Friday Argumentative Paired Text

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4 questions

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Last updated over 1 year ago

4 questions

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Do you think professional athletes should get paid millions? Use 2 reasons to support your opinion.

A. To persuade the reader to believe their side of the argument 

B. To give information about an athlete’s life. 

C. To tell an entertaining story about sports

A. Athletes don’t even work hard. 

B. Athletes love what they do and would do it for less money. 

C. Athletes miss special events with their families.

A. Professional athletes frequently give up family time.

B. Professional athletes have to wear the most up to date clothing and shoes. 

C. Sports takes a toll on the athlete’s body. 

What is the Author’s Purpose of both passages? 

A. To persuade the reader to believe their side of the argument 

B. To give information about an athlete’s life. 

C. To tell an entertaining story about sports

Which of the following is evidence that supports the reporter’s claim? 

A. Athletes don’t even work hard. 

B. Athletes love what they do and would do it for less money. 

C. Athletes miss special events with their families.

What supports the athlete’s claim EXCEPT? 

A. Professional athletes frequently give up family time.

B. Professional athletes have to wear the most up to date clothing and shoes. 

C. Sports takes a toll on the athlete’s body. 