Language arts Test!
1.What is a claim?(1 point)

the statement of an argument
the statement of an argument

ideas that oppose a belief
ideas that oppose a belief

facts and examples that support an opinion
facts and examples that support an opinion

a reason that tells why something is true or untrue
2.What is used to support a claim?(1 point)

beliefs.
beliefs.

arguments.
arguments.

opinions.
opinions.

evidence.
3.What is the purpose of an argument?(1 point)

to give facts about an informational topic
to give facts about an informational topic

to share an opinion that is supported by evidence
to share an opinion that is supported by evidence

to explain ways someone might disagree with you
to explain ways someone might disagree with you

to list evidence you want to share with readers
4. How do counterclaims support an argument?(1 point)

by supporting the author’s opinion.
by supporting the author’s opinion.

by addressing objections with evidence.
by addressing objections with evidence.

by providing additional reasons for the claim.
by providing additional reasons for the claim.

by sharing the author’s beliefs.
5. Identify a counterclaim for the following argument.

Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution.
(1 point)

The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.
The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.

Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.
Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.

Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.
Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.

Gas-powered cars are the largest private source of air pollution.