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Grade 6 Argument and Claims Practice Test

Build Grade 6 English Language Arts skills with five 10-question practice tests on claims, reasons, evidence, source credibility, counterclaims, rebuttals, and argument writing.

Argument and Claims Practice Tests

These Grade 6 English Language Arts practice tests help students analyze and write arguments. Students practice identifying claims, reasons, relevant evidence, source credibility, facts and opinions, counterclaims, rebuttals, organization, transitions, formal tone, and evidence-based conclusions.

Skills covered

  • Identifying claims, reasons, and supporting evidence
  • Distinguishing facts, opinions, and arguable positions
  • Evaluating relevance, sufficiency, and credibility of evidence
  • Recognizing statistics, anecdotes, quotations, and source information
  • Analyzing counterclaims and rebuttals
  • Organizing introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions
  • Using objective language, precise claims, transitions, and responsible citations

How to use these practice tests

First locate the writers position. Then connect each reason and evidence detail to the claim. Check whether a source is identifiable and reliable, distinguish fact from opinion, and look for a fair response to another perspective. In writing questions, choose precise claims and explain how evidence supports them.

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Grade 6 Argument and Claims Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 6 English Language Arts practice test on claims, reasons, evidence, sources, counterclaims, rebuttals, argument structure, and persuasive writing.

Identify the claim, evaluate the relevance and credibility of evidence, recognize opposing views, and choose the strongest argument or revision.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence is a claim that could be supported with evidence?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Schools should provide more shaded outdoor seating..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The first sentence takes a position about what schools should do and can be supported with reasons and evidence.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The first sentence takes a position about what schools should do and can be supported with reasons and evidence.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A writer claims that students should have a daily reading period. Which is a reason that supports the claim?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Daily reading can build vocabulary and comprehension..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The reason explains a benefit that directly supports a daily reading period.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The reason explains a benefit that directly supports a daily reading period.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence is evidence for the claim that a school garden helps students learn science?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Students measured plant growth each week and recorded the results..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The recorded measurements are an observable detail that directly supports the claim.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The recorded measurements are an observable detail that directly supports the claim.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement is an opinion?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The new park is the most wonderful place in town..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The word "most wonderful" expresses a personal judgment rather than a verifiable fact.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The word "most wonderful" expresses a personal judgment rather than a verifiable fact.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which claim is specific enough for a short argument?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The city should add a crosswalk near the library entrance..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The first claim identifies a clear action and location that an argument can address.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The first claim identifies a clear action and location that an argument can address.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A paragraph begins with the topic of school lunches. Which sentence turns the topic into a claim?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Schools should offer a vegetarian option every day..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The sentence takes a position about what schools should offer.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The sentence takes a position about what schools should offer.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A writer claims that walking to school can benefit students. Which reason is strongest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Walking can provide exercise and reduce short car trips..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The reason gives two direct benefits connected to the claim.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The reason gives two direct benefits connected to the claim.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A claim says that the town should protect a wetland. Which evidence best supports it?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A local report shows that the wetland filters water and shelters wildlife..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The report gives relevant information about two benefits of protecting the wetland.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The report gives relevant information about two benefits of protecting the wetland.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which claim is most arguable rather than simply a fact?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The school should start classes thirty minutes later..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: People can reasonably discuss and support different positions about a later start time.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

People can reasonably discuss and support different positions about a later start time.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A claim is a position, while evidence is information used to support that position..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: An argument states a claim and uses relevant evidence to make that claim convincing.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

An argument states a claim and uses relevant evidence to make that claim convincing.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 6 Argument and Claims

What topics are covered?

The page covers claims, reasons, evidence, facts, opinions, source credibility, statistics, anecdotes, counterclaims, rebuttals, organization, tone, transitions, and conclusions.

What makes an argument strong?

A strong argument has a clear claim, logical reasons, relevant and credible evidence, an explanation of that evidence, and a reasonable response to another perspective.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 6 Argument and Claims questions in total.