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I would take anything from Wikipedia with a grain of salt. That is not a ______ source of information because anyone can edit the website.

a). controversial. b) credible. c) bias. d) opposing

A _________ topic that is often debated is whether girls and boys should be allowed to play on the same sports teams. Many people seem to disagree on this.

a) opposing b) perspective. c) controversial. d) credible

Don't believe the rumors you hear in the hallways! Make sure you get your information from the original _________.

a) position. b) source. c) evidence. D) perspective

The brothers were playing on ____________ teams during the finals. Only one of them would bring home the winning trophy.

a) opposing. b) perspective. c) credible. d) controversial.

The trip to the Natural History Museum had made a huge _______ on Bill's life. He realized that he wanted to become a paleontologist to study fossils when he grew up.

a) drawback. b) credible. c) position. d) impact

The lawyer had to gather as much evidence as possible to ______ her argument. More evidence would make her claim more believable!

a) impact. b) support. c) position. d) benefits

My brother has a ______ against cats because he got scratched by one when he was younger.

a) bias. b). controversial. c) issue. d) perspective.

One of the __________ of having my own cellphone is that I get very distracted when I try to do my work.

a) opposing. b) position. c) benefits. d) drawbacks

My sister and I made a giant poster to show our parents the __________ of having a new pet. We hope they would be conviced!

a) benefits. b) drawbacks. c) bias. d) issue.

At the beginning of our debate, I stated my _______ so that my opponent will know the main point of my argument.

a) bias. b) claim. c) source. d) counterclaim

I stayed up late watching my favorite TV show, and had to face the ________________ the next morning when I was late for class.

a). drawbacks. b) consequences. c) position. d) perspective

Tim disagreed with Susan during this debate. During his turn, he stated a _________ that displayed his opposite view.

a). claim. b) counterclaim. c) issue. d) opposing

The judge needed ________________ to believe that Mr. Smith did not steal the money. Just saying he was innocent was not enough!

a) claim. b) controversial. c) evidence. d) bias

Henry had to decide which _____ to take; was he for cellphones being allowed in the classroom or not?

a). benefits. b) support. c) position d) consequence

From Carmen's ____________, it seemed like the other kids were laughing at her, not with her.

a) drawbacks. b) support. c) credible. d) perspective

The two students debated on the _______ of whether students should be required to wear uniforms.

a) claim. b) support. c) issue. d)bias.