Key Structural Elements and Language Features of an Argumentative Text

ENGLISH 10

land of arguments

Complete the given phrases in each round to get the hidden message.

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SHOOT THE CLOWN!

Answer correctly and throw the clown into the water five times to earn your reward.

Remember the different types of claims!

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Teaching a child how to be good is better than applying harsh disciplinary methods.

Claim of Value

Claim of Fact

Claim of Policy

1/5

Right!The answer is Claim of Value because there is a comparison of two things.

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All state universities should be free of charge to make education more accessible for everyone.

Claim of Policy

Claim of Fact

Claim of Value

2/5

Right!The answer is Claim of Policy because it states that something should be done.

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3/5

Freedom of expression must never be threatened in a democratic country.

Claim of Value

Claim of Policy

Claim of Fact

3/5

Right!The answer is Claim of Policy because something should or should not be done.

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Being aware of the harsh truth is a good way to learn and to grow.

Claim of Fact

Claim of Value

Claim of Policy

4/5

Right!The answer is Claim of Value because something is stated as good.

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5/5

Sleeping late can affect the immune system of a person.

Claim of Policy

Claim of Fact

Claim of Value

5/5

Right!The answer is Claim of Fact because a debatable assertion is made. This assertion can be backed up with factual evidence.

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First phrase: ...and command shows that...

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MODALS AND ATTITUDES

Which sentence is correct?Choose the answer to the question.

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Which argument uses the appropriate modal?

The learning environment of students will be the top priority of the education sector.

The learning environment of students must be the top priority of the education sector.

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Which argument expresses the objective attitude?

With the changing times, education reform is the best option.

We must make sure that educational reform starts now!

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Which argument expresses the subjective attitude?

I think one should study hard as early as high school to prepare for the real world.

Studying is a preparation for the real world.

4/5

Which sentence uses the appropriate modal?

The economic crisis should affect all people, especially those from the middle and lower classes.

The economic crisis can affect all people, especially those from the middle and lower classes.

5/5

Which sentence uses the appropriate modal?

Gamification is a new strategy that teachers utilize in their lessons.

Gamification of lessons would make students interested in engaging.

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Second phrase: He who establishes...

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horse race

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Answer correctly before the time runs out and make your horse reach the finish line first!

Remember your lessons on conjunctions and declarative sentences!

1/5

What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?

"Although the price of goods is rising, many Filipinos still prefer living in the country."

YOU

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is

although

many

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What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence?

"Teachers are resourceful in addressing the limitations of their teaching environment, but the government must give them massive support."

YOU

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but

must

of

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What are the correlative conjunctions in the sentence?

3/5

"Not only should the Department of Education improve learning facilities, but they should also reduce teacher workload."

YOU

not only - but they should also

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not only - but also

should-should

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4/5

Which sentence is declarative?

YOU

Please develop a new feature that can make the site more accessible.

Twitter is now acquired by Elon Musk.

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4/5

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5/5

Which sentence is declarative?

YOU

Meta has been laying off many employees due to the economic crisis.

Meta is doing a great job firing people, isn't?

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5/5

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Third phrase: ...his argument by noise...

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THE HOUSE OF TERROR

Try to find the answer withoutstumbling on any scary surprises!

Remember the use of passive voice and rhetorical questions, and the differences among facts, opinions, and commonplace assertions!

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Find the sentence in passive voice.

1/8

Twitter suspended users who are against the new management.

Elon Musk acquiring Twitter is not well-received by netizens.

Ridiculous ways of being fired were received by laid off employees of Twitter.

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Find the rhetorical question.

2/8

An employee got fired by receiving a meme Elon Musk? Are you kidding me?

How did the new employees get fired?

Why is the new management suddenly firing many employees?

Find the sentence in passive voice.

3/8

The Nuclear Power Plant was suspended years ago due to the hazard it can cause.

The country faces deficit in power supply recently.

The government is considering tapping into nuclear power sources.

Find the sentence expressing a fact.

4/8

Science is also an exciting subject.

Research is the worst subject for the Grade 10 students.

Chili peppers are the best source for Vitamin C.

Find the sentence expressing an opinion.

5/8

Social media is also used as an educational platform by some teachers.

Facebook is the leading social media platform to exist.

Social media can be a good platform to destress.

Find the sentence expressing a commonplace assertion.

6/8

Women are better than men at raising children.

Statistically, more women tend to leave their jobs to raise a family.

Centuries ago, women were not allowed to publish literary works.

Find the sentence expressing an opinion.

7/8

According to a study, women are receiving increased attention in the government.

Men always do labor work.

Women should not be discriminated against due to their gender.

Drag the halo of light!

Find the sentence expressing a commonplace assertion.

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Employee workload should be reduced for them to have a healthy well-being.

There should be time for every one to exercise at least an hour a day.

Eating eggs every day is beneficial for health.

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Last phrase: ...his reason is weak.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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