5.3.2 Argument development Lesson Content Q&A 5.3.2 Argument development 1 / 20 Which paragraph opening is weakest because it lacks a clear topic sentence? One reason gardening should be taught in schools is that it teaches responsibility. Gardening can also help students understand where food comes from. Some people think gardening is unnecessary, but others value it. Gardening is useful, and it is useful for many reasons. A weak opening does not state the main point clearly enough for the reader. 2 / 20 Which connective is most suitable for introducing a final judgement? Nevertheless On the other hand Ultimately For example Ultimately is a strong concluding connective that leads to a final decision. 3 / 20 Which sentence would most likely be improved by adding a counterargument? The school should offer more clubs because clubs help students learn new skills. The school should never change anything because change is bad. The school should offer more clubs because clubs are fun. The school should offer more clubs because students enjoy activities. Arguments become stronger when they acknowledge opposing views where relevant. 4 / 20 Which is the best use of nevertheless in a paragraph about sports? Sports can be tiring. Nevertheless, they are important for physical fitness and teamwork. Sports can be tiring. Nevertheless, sports are sports. Sports can be tiring. Nevertheless, many people play sports. Sports can be tiring. Nevertheless, they are tiring. Nevertheless can show that a positive final point remains true despite a previous drawback. 5 / 20 Which sentence best explains the importance of banning litter in parks? Parks should ban litter because litter is bad. Parks should ban litter because some people drop rubbish. Parks should ban litter because litter exists in many places. Parks should ban litter because clean parks protect wildlife and make public spaces more enjoyable for everyone. An effective argument should explain consequences for people, places, or the wider issue. 6 / 20 Why should a writer avoid repeating the same idea in different words? It makes the text more formal. It helps the reader notice the same point twice. It wastes space and can make the argument seem weaker. It allows the writer to use simpler ideas. Repeating the same idea weakens clarity and stops the argument from progressing. 7 / 20 Which sentence best uses the connective on the other hand? Cars are convenient. On the other hand, they are often expensive to maintain. Cars are convenient. On the other hand, they are vehicles. Cars are convenient. On the other hand, many people travel. Cars are convenient. On the other hand, people drive them. On the other hand introduces a contrasting point. 8 / 20 Which option best uses a counterargument and response? Some people say exercise takes too much time, but it can improve health and concentration. Exercise is healthy and good for the body. Exercise takes time and energy. Many people like exercise because it is popular. A mature argument recognises a different view and then explains why the main view still stands. 9 / 20 Which statement is a clear topic sentence about online learning? Online learning is used by many students around the world. There are both benefits and problems with online learning. Online learning can be helpful in some situations. One major benefit of online learning is that it allows students to study from home. A topic sentence should introduce the main focus of the paragraph. 10 / 20 Which sentence develops the argument most effectively? Reading is good because reading is good for people. Reading helps people because books are enjoyable to read. Reading can improve vocabulary, which matters because stronger vocabulary helps students express ideas clearly in writing. Reading is a good hobby and a useful activity. Strong development adds explanation rather than repeating the same point. 11 / 20 Which connective best shows the final conclusion of an argument? However Ultimately In addition For instance Ultimately is often used to signal the main conclusion or final judgement. 12 / 20 Which sentence best explains why the point matters? Exam revision is useful because students revise. Exam revision is useful because it helps students. Exam revision is useful because it can improve confidence and performance in tests. Exam revision is useful because it is a kind of study. The best option links the claim to a clear consequence or importance. 13 / 20 Why should a writer include a counterargument in a persuasive response? To avoid giving any opinion at all. To make the paragraph less focused. To fill space with extra sentences. To show awareness of other viewpoints and respond to them. Including a counterargument makes the argument sound balanced and thoughtful. 14 / 20 Which paragraph opening is most effective? There are many things to say about the issue. One may consider several different opinions before making a decision. One important reason public transport should be improved is that it reduces traffic. Public transport exists in many cities and towns. A clear paragraph opening helps the reader follow the line of argument. 15 / 20 Which sentence best uses the connective nevertheless? The library is quiet. Nevertheless, it is full of noise. The library is quiet. Nevertheless, it is still a useful place to study. The library is quiet. Nevertheless, students can borrow books. The library is quiet. Nevertheless, some people like books. Nevertheless signals that the second idea remains true despite the first. 16 / 20 Which option avoids repeating the same idea in different words? Mobile phones can distract students because phones are distracting in class. Mobile phones can distract students by interrupting attention during lessons. Mobile phones may distract students and also be distracting in class. Students can be distracted by mobile phones, which are distracting. Effective argument development moves the point forward instead of restating it. 17 / 20 Which sentence includes a counterargument? Homework helps students practise independently. Some people argue that homework improves learning, although others think it creates unnecessary stress. Homework is given by teachers after lessons. Many students complete homework in the evening. A counterargument presents an opposing view before responding to it. 18 / 20 Why is it important to explain why an argument matters? It makes the paragraph longer without adding meaning. It helps the writer use more advanced vocabulary. It shows the reader the effect or importance of the idea. It avoids using evidence. Explaining significance shows the reader the impact of the point rather than just stating it. 19 / 20 Which connective best shows contrast in an argument? Therefore On the other hand For example As a result Contrast connectives help writers present an opposing idea or alternative viewpoint. 20 / 20 Which opening sentence best serves as a clear topic sentence for a paragraph about school uniforms? School uniforms are a topic that many people discuss. Many students wear uniforms every day. One reason school uniforms can be useful is that they reduce distractions. Uniforms come in many colours and styles. A strong topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph clearly and directly. 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Strong openings 4.2.1 Strong openings (out) 4.2.1 Strong openings (out) 4.2.2 Main benefit paragraph 4.2.2 Main benefit paragraph 4.2.2 Main benefit paragraph (out) 4.2.2 Main benefit paragraph (out) 4.2.3 Second benefit paragraph 4.2.3 Second benefit paragraph 4.2.3 Second benefit paragraph (out) 4.2.3 Second benefit paragraph (out) 4.2.4 Challenges and counterarguments 4.2.4 Challenges and counterarguments 4.2.4 Challenges and counterarguments (out) 4.2.4 Challenges and counterarguments (out) 4.2.5 Conclusions 4.2.5 Conclusions 4.2.5 Conclusions (out) 4.2.5 Conclusions (out) ***** 4.3 Rhetorical and stylistic control ***** 4.3 Rhetorical and stylistic control 4.3.1 Persuasive phrases 4.3.1 Persuasive phrases 4.3.1 Persuasive phrases (out) 4.3.1 Persuasive phrases (out) 4.3.2 Sentence variety 4.3.2 Sentence variety 4.3.2 Sentence variety (out) 4.3.2 Sentence variety (out) 4.3.3 Connectives and cohesion 4.3.3 Connectives and cohesion 4.3.3 Connectives and cohesion (out) 4.3.3 Connectives and cohesion (out) 5 Creative, narrative and descriptive writing skills ***** 5.1 Narrative writing ***** 5.1 Narrative writing 5.1.1 Narrative planning 5.1.1 Narrative planning 5.1.1 Narrative planning (out) 5.1.1 Narrative planning (out) 5.1.2 Openings and hooks 5.1.2 Openings and hooks 5.1.2 Openings and hooks (out) 5.1.2 Openings and hooks (out) 5.1.3 Building tension 5.1.3 Building tension 5.1.3 Building tension (out) 5.1.3 Building tension (out) 5.1.4 Endings 5.1.4 Endings 5.1.4 Endings (out) 5.1.4 Endings (out) ***** 5.2 Descriptive writing ***** 5.2 Descriptive writing 5.2.1 Choosing a focus 5.2.1 Choosing a focus 5.2.1 Choosing a focus (out) 5.2.1 Choosing a focus (out) 5.2.2 Sensory detail 5.2.2 Sensory detail 5.2.2 Sensory detail (out) 5.2.2 Sensory detail (out) 5.2.3 Structural movement in description 5.2.3 Structural movement in description 5.2.3 Structural movement in description (out) 5.2.3 Structural movement in description (out) ***** 5.3 Discursive writing ***** 5.3 Discursive writing 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion (out) 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion (out) 5.3.2 Argument development 5.3.2 Argument development 5.3.2 Argument development (out) 5.3.2 Argument development (out) 6 Exam performance and answer improvement ***** 6.1 Planning and timing ***** 6.1 Planning and timing 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully (out) 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully (out) 6.1.2 Planning longer answers 6.1.2 Planning longer answers 6.1.2 Planning longer answers (out) 6.1.2 Planning longer answers (out) ***** 6.2 Upgrading responses ***** 6.2 Upgrading responses 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis (out) 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis (out) 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison (out) 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison (out) 6.2.3 Upgrading 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