Opinion Writing for 3rd Graders: Express Your Views with Confidence

Question 1

Why do people write opinion pieces?

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To persuade others to agree with their ideas

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To tell stories

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To share information

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To make people laugh

Question 2

What is the best way to make your opinion sound convincing?

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Use facts and real-life examples

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Make up your own facts

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Copy what other people say

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Just say what you think

Question 3

If you don't agree with someone's opinion, what should you do?

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Try to understand their point of view

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Tell them they are wrong

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Ignore them

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Argue with them until they agree with you

Question 4

When choosing a topic for an opinion piece, what should you think about?

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Both b and c

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If it's a popular topic

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If you're interested in it

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If you know a lot about it

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a common type of opinion piece?

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Science report

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Letter to the editor

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Movie review

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Persuasive essay

Question 6

Which of these is a strong reason to support an opinion?

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Because you have seen evidence that supports it

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Because it is what you believe

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Because you read it in a book

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Because your friend told you it was true

Question 7

What is NOT an important consideration when writing an opinion piece?

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Word count

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Audience

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Purpose

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Grammar

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a good way to support our opinion?

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Using our personal feelings

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Using facts

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Using statistics

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Using expert opinions

Question 9

What does it mean to 'persuade' someone?

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To convince them to agree with us

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To force them to do something

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To make them laugh

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To scare them

Question 10

What is the best way to organize an opinion piece?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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Body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion

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Conclusion, introduction, body paragraphs

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Introduction, conclusion, body paragraphs

Question 11

What is a counterargument?

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An argument that disagrees with our opinion

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An argument that agrees with our opinion

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An argument that is unrelated to our opinion

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An argument that is funny

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a good quality of an opinion piece?

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Boring

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Clear and easy to understand

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Well-organized

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Persuasive

Question 13

Which part is NOT essential in opinion writing?

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Summarizing a story

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Expressing your opinion clearly

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Providing reasons to support your opinion

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Using persuasive language

Question 14

Why is using evidence important in opinion writing?

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To strengthen and support your opinion

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To entertain the reader

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To show your research skills

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To make your writing longer

Question 15

What's the main purpose of opinion writing?

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To persuade the reader to agree with your opinion

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To educate the reader about a topic

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To teach the reader a lesson

Question 16

Which step is NOT part of opinion writing?

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Publishing immediately

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Planning and outlining ideas

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Writing a draft

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Editing your work

Question 17

Which sentence structure is used most often in opinion writing?

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State your opinion, provide evidence, and explain your reasoning

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Ask a question, provide an answer, and explain your answer

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Identify a problem, provide a solution, and explain the outcome

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Compare and contrast different ideas and draw a conclusion

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a kind of proof you can use to back up your opinion?

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How you feel

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Facts

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Examples

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Statistics

Question 19

Why do we use persuasive language in an opinion piece?

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To convince the reader to agree with us

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To make the writing more interesting

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To give proof to support our opinion

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To make the writing easier to read

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

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I like pizza.

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The sky is blue.

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2 + 2 = 4.

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The capital of France is Paris.

Question 21

What's the best way to support your opinion in an opinion piece?

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Do all of the above.

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Provide evidence from reliable sources.

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Use persuasive language.

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Address counterarguments.

Question 22

In opinion writing, what is the most important thing to do?

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State your opinion and give reasons to support it

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Write in a serious and formal way

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Only include facts and information

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Never use words like 'I' or 'me'

Question 23

Which of these is NOT an important part of an opinion piece?

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Including only facts, not opinions

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A clear statement of your opinion

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Reasons and evidence to support your opinion

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A conclusion that restates your opinion

Question 24

What is the best way to support your opinion in an opinion piece?

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Find research or evidence from experts

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Use examples from your own life

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Use strong words and phrases

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Repeat your opinion over and over

Question 25

What is the best way to write a strong conclusion for an opinion piece?

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Summarize your main points and restate your opinion

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Share new information and arguments

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End with a funny story or joke

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Thank the reader for reading

Question 26

What is the most important thing to remember when writing an opinion piece?

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Write clearly and try to persuade the reader

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Use big words and complicated language

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Agree with the most popular opinion

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Don't use any evidence or facts

Question 27

What is the best way to organize your opinion piece?

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Start with your opinion, then give reasons and examples

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Start with your reasons and examples, then state your opinion

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Start with a hook, then state your opinion and reasons

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It doesn't matter how it's organized

Question 28

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an opinion piece?

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To introduce an opposite viewpoint

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To restate your main opinion

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To give more proof for your opinion

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To end your opinion piece

Question 29

What is the best topic sentence for a persuasive essay about dogs?

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Dogs make the best pets because they are loyal and loving companions.

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I believe dogs are superior to cats.

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Dogs have been considered faithful friends for centuries.

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Owning a dog involves significant responsibilities.

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion

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To inform the reader about a topic

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To describe a personal experience

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence that can be used to support an opinion in a persuasive essay?

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Jokes

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Facts

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Examples

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Reasons

Question 32

What is the most effective way to organize a persuasive essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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Body paragraph, introduction, conclusion

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Conclusion, introduction, body paragraphs

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Body paragraph, body paragraph, introduction

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a strong conclusion for a persuasive essay?

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I believe dogs are the best pets.

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I hope you enjoyed my essay.

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I encourage you to research this topic further.

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Thank you for listening to my speech.

Question 34

What is the best way to write an effective body paragraph for a persuasive essay?

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Begin with a topic sentence, provide evidence, and end with a concluding sentence.

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Begin with a concluding sentence, provide evidence, and end with a topic sentence.

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Provide evidence, begin with a topic sentence, and end with a concluding sentence.

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Provide evidence, end with a concluding sentence, and begin with a topic sentence.

Question 35

When writing an opinion piece, how can you make sure your writing is respectful and unbiased?

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Use respectful language and avoid making assumptions.

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Use generalizations about entire groups of people.

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Include evidence from only one side of the argument.

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Focus on your personal feelings without providing evidence.

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a part of the opinion writing process?

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Creating a poster for display

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Brainstorming ideas

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Drafting and revising

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Gathering information

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

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Dogs are friendlier than cats.

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The sky is blue.

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The Earth orbits the sun.

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The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a strong opening paragraph in an opinion piece?

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To introduce the topic and grab the reader's attention.

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To state the writer's opinion explicitly.

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To provide evidence to support the writer's opinion.

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To summarize the main points of the opinion piece.

Question 39

Which part is NOT necessary in an opinion writing piece?

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A counterargument and rebuttal

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A clear statement of opinion

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Reasons to support your opinion

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A conclusion

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a good way to write a strong conclusion in an opinion piece?

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Introduce new evidence

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Restate your opinion

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Summarize your main points

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Suggest what people should do

Question 41

Which sentence expresses an opinion?

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In my opinion, the best pizza has lots of cheese.

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The pizza is round.

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The pizza is cooked in a hot oven.

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The pizza has a crispy crust.

Question 42

Which is the best way to organize an opinion piece?

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Start with an introduction, then give reasons, and finish with a conclusion.

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Start with the introduction, then give the conclusion, and finish with the reason.

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Start with a reason, then give the conclusion, and finish with the introduction.

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Start with the conclusion, then give the introduction, and finish with the reason.

Question 43

Which persuasive technique uses strong emotions to convince the reader?

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Appeal to emotion

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Using facts and data

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Using strong opinions

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Repeating the main idea

Question 44

Which sentence uses loaded language?

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The deceitful politician misled the public.

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The politician made an incorrect statement.

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The politician gave the public wrong information.

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The politician offered an apology for his mistake.

Question 45

Which sentence includes a counterargument?

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Some people think uniforms limit creativity, but others think they foster a sense of equality.

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Uniforms can be uncomfortable and too warm.

Question 46

Which revision makes this sentence clearer: "I think school uniforms are good because they make students look professional."?

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I think school uniforms are good because they make students look professional and create a sense of equality.

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I think school uniforms are good because they make students look professional.

Question 47

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

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I like to read, write, and sing.

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I like to read, write, and enjoying singing.

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I like reading, and I like to writing and sing.

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I like reading and writing, and sing.

Question 48

Which transition word connects opposing ideas?

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However

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Because

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And

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Therefore

Question 49

Which sentence effectively ends an opinion piece?

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In summary, school uniforms are beneficial because they promote equality, reduce bullying, and improve focus.

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School uniforms are good, and I hope you agree.

Question 50

What is the MOST important thing to include in an opinion writing piece?

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Your opinion and reasons why you think that way

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A list of your friends' names

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A funny story

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A picture of your favorite animal

Question 51

Which of these is a good example of a reason to support your opinion?

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Chocolate ice cream is the best because it's creamy and sweet.

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I like chocolate ice cream.

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My friend likes chocolate ice cream too.

Question 52

What is the BEST way to make your opinion writing piece convincing?

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Use strong reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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Make it very long.

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Use lots of colorful words.

Question 53

Which of these is a good topic for an opinion writing piece?

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The best way to spend a rainy day

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The different types of clouds

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A description of my house

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What I did on my birthday

Question 54

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in opinion writing?

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To restate your opinion and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

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To ask a question.

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To introduce a new topic.

Question 55

Which of these phrases is a good way to start an opinion writing piece?

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I believe that...

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Let's go to the park!

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Look at this picture...

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Once upon a time...

Question 56

You are writing an opinion piece about your favorite animal. Which of these is the BEST way to organize your reasons?

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Use a separate paragraph for each reason.

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List the reasons in random order.

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Write all the reasons in one long paragraph.

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Use a picture to show your reasons.

Question 57

Why is it important to use transition words in opinion writing?

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They help connect your ideas and make your writing flow smoothly.

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They make your writing longer.

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They make your writing funny.

Question 58

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that is true, while an opinion is what someone believes.

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A fact is something you can see, while an opinion is something you can't.

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A fact is something you like, while an opinion is something you don't like.

Question 59

You are writing an opinion piece about your favorite book. How can you show your reader that you have read the book carefully?

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Include details and examples from the book to support your opinion.

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Just tell them what you like about the book.

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Copy the entire book.