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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 part of an argument states the writers main position?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Claim.

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The claim is the main position or answer the writer wants readers to consider.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The claim is the main position or answer the writer wants readers to consider.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which organization is most logical for a short argument?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Claim, reasons and evidence, counterclaim, conclusion.

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: This order introduces the position, supports it, addresses another view, and closes the argument.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

This order introduces the position, supports it, addresses another view, and closes the argument.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A writer says, "Some people believe homework should be removed, but short practice can help students remember new skills." What is the first part?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A counterclaim.

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The phrase "some people believe" introduces an opposing position before the writer responds.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The phrase "some people believe" introduces an opposing position before the writer responds.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a rebuttal?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A response that explains why an opposing claim is limited or less convincing.

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: A rebuttal answers a counterclaim with reasoning or evidence.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

A rebuttal answers a counterclaim with reasoning or evidence.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence works best as a conclusion for an argument supporting a school garden?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is For these reasons, a school garden would give students practical learning and a shared responsibility..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The conclusion restates the position and summarizes the main benefits.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The conclusion restates the position and summarizes the main benefits.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A writer presents a claim, gives two reasons, and includes one piece of evidence for each reason. What is the purpose of this structure?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is To connect the position with organized support..

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

Each reason and evidence pair gives the claim a clear support structure.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which transition best connects a claim with a supporting reason?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Because.

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: Because signals that the following idea gives a reason for the claim.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

Because signals that the following idea gives a reason for the claim.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A writer claims that a park should add lights because evening visitors need safer paths. Which relationship is shown?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A need causes a proposed solution..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: The safety need is the problem, and adding lights is the proposed response.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

The safety need is the problem, and adding lights is the proposed response.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which argument is strongest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The town should add a crosswalk because traffic records show many cars pass the library and a safety report identifies the crossing as difficult..

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

The first argument gives a clear position and two relevant sources of evidence.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a writer do before including a piece of evidence?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Check that the evidence is relevant, credible, and clearly connected to the claim..

  1. Identify the argument: Find the position, reasons, evidence, and opposing ideas in the question.
  2. Evaluate the support: Good argument writing evaluates evidence before using it and explains its connection to the claim.
  3. Check relevance and credibility: Choose evidence that directly supports the claim and comes from a reliable source or clear observation.

Good argument writing evaluates evidence before using it and explains its connection to the claim.

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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.