Opinion Writing Questions for Tests and Worksheets

Grade 8 Opinion Writing

How can saying a tongue twister help you when preparing for a speech?

It helps you relax and lose your nerves.
It forces you to slow down and enunciate.
It makes it easier to come up with words that sound good.
It loosens your tongue so your mouth stays dry while you talk.

Grade 9 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.9-10.1

Smartphones and tablets are causing children to miss out on the joys of childhood. Instead of playing tag and running around outside, they're sitting around and staring at their phones. Instead of using their imaginations, they're playing games that were developed from the imaginations of others. Instead of learning how to handle boredom, they're filling every second with entertainment.

Which of the following statements would best introduce the claim in the previous passage?

Technology has introduced a new type of entertainment.
Children need to step away from the screen and experience the real world.
Smartphones and tablets offer many ways for children to entertain themselves.
Children who lived before the existence of smartphones and tablets had stronger imaginations.

Grade 3 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.3.1c, W.4.1c, W.5.1c

I am writing to complain about my recent purchase. I purchased a box of your Strawberry Chews. Your company is called the Chewiest, Berriest Candy Company. You promise to have the chewiest and most berry-flavored candy around. However, when I opened the box and took a bite of the candy, it was neither chewy nor berry-flavored. Instead, my box was full of hard, lemon-flavored candies. As a customer, I was really hoping for a box of chewy strawberry candy as the name Strawberry Chews suggests. I was very disappointed.

Which two sentences show an example of the writer's use of a linking word to connect opinions and reasons?

I am writing to complain about my recent purchase.
I purchased a box of your Strawberry Chews.
Your company is called the Chewiest, Berriest Candy Company.
You promise to have the chewiest and most berry-flavored candy around.
However, when I opened the box and took a bite of the candy, it was neither chewy nor berry-flavored.
Instead, my box was full of hard, lemon-flavored candies.
As a customer, I was really hoping for a box of chewy Strawberry candy as the name Strawberry Chews suggests.
I was very disappointed.

Grade 7 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.7.1b

The term 'evidence' can be defined as:

something easily recognized
the information used to make a judgement
something that will happen in the future
an object which helps a writer

Grade 9 Opinion Writing

is to back up with details.

Compare
Contrast
Support
Judge

Grade 9 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.9-10.1

While the number of books available digitally continues to increase, nothing beats the feel of holding a book in your hands. Holding a book allows your brain to process the words differently than reading on a screen. As a result, you retain more information and form a stronger connection with the text.

Which concluding statement best follows the argument presented in the paragraph?

Digital books can never replace that connection.
Digital books offer a different reading experience.
Books in every form will continue to excite readers.
Books in multiple forms play a role in the classroom.

Grade 3 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.3.1b, W.4.1b, W.5.1b

I am writing to complain about my recent purchase. I purchased a box of your Strawberry Chews. Your company is called the Chewiest, Berriest Candy Company. You promise to have the chewiest and most berry-flavored candy around. However, when I opened the box and took a bite of the candy, it was neither chewy nor berry-flavored. Instead, my box was full of hard, lemon-flavored candies. As a customer, I was really hoping for a box of chewy Strawberry candy as the name Strawberry Chews suggests. I was very disappointed.

What is the writer's opinion of the candy?

It was the chewiest and most berry-flavored.
It was neither chewy nor berry-flavored.
It was hard and lemon-flavored.
It was chewy strawberry candy.

Grade 8 Opinion Writing

Using the same words over and over again

parallel structure
sentence structure
repetition
recognition

Grade 8 Opinion Writing

The overall feeling of a speech

audience
tone
delivery
purpose

Grade 9 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.9-10.1

Despite the creation of laws against the practice, many smokers continue to throw their cigarette butts outside of the windows of cars. This causes many problems. During dry seasons, those cigarette butts may unintentionally cause wildfires. A single cigarette could end up putting the lives of animals, local residents, and emergency personnel at risk.

Which phrase can the writer use to clarify the relationship between the claim and the support for the claim?

As a result
For example
In rare instances
Under the circumstances

Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1b

If you loved your class, you would bring your book everyday!

This is an example of ...

Analogy
Appeal to Reason
Understatement
Emotional Appeal

Grade 7 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.7.1b

What propaganda technique is being used in the following example?

"Everyone is wearing Uggs this year, so why aren't you wearing them too?"

Name calling
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Card stacking

Grade 9 Opinion Writing

All persuasive essays and speeches contain arguments that persuade through logic, reason, emotional appeal, and evidence.

True
False

Grade 6 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.6.1a

Fill in the blank with claim, reason, or evidence.

evidence is information that supports and author's reason.

Grade 9 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.9-10.1

Who developed the Three Pillars of Persuasion?

Achilles
Aristotle
Zeus
Apollo

Grade 9 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.9-10.1

Read the paragraph.

Finding a quality babysitter for your child isn't something that should be taken lightly. In many cases, parents are so desperate to hire a babysitter that they hire the first person to offer his/her services. However, they should spend more time vetting a candidate before giving them the okay. After all, parents entrust a babysitter with the well-being of their children. This includes feeding children, interacting with children, and even disciplining children. Before hiring a babysitter, you want to make sure the candidate knows how to take care of a child, and that their ideas about child rearing mesh well with your own.

Which word best helps the reader clarify the relationship between the claim and the reason?

In many cases
However
After all
Before

Grade 9 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.9-10.1

The writer plans to present the following argument to a group of teenagers.

Listen up. If you're thinking about trying out drugs, stop right now. The drugs available to teenagers today include some really messed up stuff. While it may not seem like a big deal to you, even using drugs once can cause you to become addicted for life. Of course, that's if you're lucky enough to get a clean drug. Some of the inexpensive drugs contain chemicals and other ingredients that can cause permanent brain damage. Studies show that one in twenty teens experience a significant loss of short-term memory after only occasional drug use. Posting a photo of yourself with a joint or a bong on Snapchat or Instagram may seem like the cool thing to do, but it's not. Stop and think about what you're doing to your future.

Which element makes the argument most appropriate for teenagers?

its informal tone
its factual evidence
its subjective stance
its reference to social media

Grade 11 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.9, W.11-12.9b

Which describes the persuasive strategy KAIROS?

stating your argument
convincing others that your argument is important now
using facts, numbers and information for support
creating trust in yourself

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