Exam 10: Argument

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs. OK - good topic sentence L - too large or research required A - announcement S - does not take a stand -____ Political wrongdoing in foreign countries should be investigated.

Saving the best reason for last is using _____.

Place an X beside the reason that is not specific. -Parents should monitor what their children watch on television.

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs. OK - good topic sentence L - too large or research required A - announcement S - does not take a stand -____ The tenement is overrun with rats and roaches.

Try to come up with at least _____ reason(s) for your position.

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs. OK - good topic sentence L - too large or research required A - announcement S - does not take a stand -____ The subject of this paper is extending the mall's hours of operation.

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs. OK - good topic sentence L - too large or research required A - announcement S - does not take a stand -____ Jefferson High School should require a school uniform.

Place an X beside the most significant reason in each list. -Our landlord should not conduct monthly inspections of the rental property.

Which of the following is a transition to use for emphasis in an argument?

When writing an argument paragraph, you should consider your ____.

What must be in the topic sentence of an argument paragraph?

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs. OK - good topic sentence L - too large or research required A - announcement S - does not take a stand -____ The reasons to eliminate fundraisers at the school will be discussed in this paragraph.

Place an X beside reasons that overlap. -Topic sentence: The parking lot next to the auditorium needs to be paved.