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EXERCISE
1 For each pair of sentences, mark (X) beside the one that states the stronger
opinion. Then circle the words that show strong feeling.
a. Try the new, amazing juice drink, EnergyE.
Here’s a drink called EnergyE.
b. Maybe kids shouldn’t watch so much television.
Too much television is ruining kids’ lives!
c. Our neighborhood is no fun at all without a park nearby.
It might be nice to have a park near my house.
2 C ircle the word that tells your opinion. Then tell 2 reasons why you think
this way.
Kids (should / should not) be allowed to bring their pets to school.
a.
b.
3 W here do you want to go for spring break? Write a sentence that shows
your opinion. Then think of 2 reasons to persuade your parents.
Your opinion:
Reasons: a .
b.
Unit 3. PERSUASIVE ✷ 79
1 For each pair of sentences, mark (X) beside the one that states the stronger
opinion. Then circle the words that show strong feeling.
a. Try the new, amazing juice drink, EnergyE.
Here’s a drink called EnergyE.
b. Maybe kids shouldn’t watch so much television.
Too much television is ruining kids’ lives!
c. Our neighborhood is no fun at all without a park nearby.
It might be nice to have a park near my house.
2 C ircle the word that tells your opinion. Then tell 2 reasons why you think
this way.
Kids (should / should not) be allowed to bring their pets to school.
a.
b.
3 W here do you want to go for spring break? Write a sentence that shows
your opinion. Then think of 2 reasons to persuade your parents.
Your opinion:
Reasons: a .
b.
Unit 3. PERSUASIVE ✷ 79
