7th Grade Argument and Claims Practice Test
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Free 7th grade argument practice: evaluate reasoning and evidence in an original letter to the editor, then practice claims, sources and transitions. This test is for 7th grade (ages 12–13). In the UK, that's Year 8.
Before you start
Read an original letter to the editor written by a 7th grade student and answer 9 questions about its claim, reasoning and evidence. Then answer 8 more questions about writing a strong argument: opposing claims, relevant and credible evidence, transitions, formal style and conclusions.
- 17 questions
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