Debate With Strong Words: Vocabulary in Argument Writing for Class 6

This Grade 6 grammar worksheet helps students build essential vocabulary used in argument writing. Learners explore key terms such as claim, evidence, rebuttal, counterclaim, reason, transition, conclusion, fact, and persuade through engaging grammar tasks.

Why Vocabulary in Argument Writing Matters in Grammar?

Argument vocabulary helps students express opinions clearly and support ideas with logic. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It teaches students how to structure persuasive writing.
2. It builds confidence in giving reasons and examples.
3. It improves formal writing and classroom discussions.
4. It strengthens critical thinking and communication skills.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that improve academic vocabulary and writing accuracy:

🧠 Exercise 1 – True and False
Students read statements about argument words and decide if each one is true or false.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Students classify words into two groups: Argument Terms and General Words.

📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students choose the correct word from a pair to complete each sentence.

📝 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students select the best vocabulary word to complete each definition or sentence.

✅ Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Students rewrite incorrect sentences using the correct argument vocabulary.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – True and False 
1. T 
2. F 
3. T 
4. T 
5. T 
6. T 
7. T 
8. T 
9. F 
10. F

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
Argument Terms: claim, evidence, reason, counterclaim, rebuttal, point, view, persuade 
General Words: book, paper, weak, desk, argue, speak, fact, idea, school, bag, orange

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. claim 
2. evidence 
3. counterclaim 
4. reason 
5. conclusion 
6. transition 
7. formal 
8. persuade 
9. fact 
10. point

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) claim 
2. c) evidence 
3. b) transition 
4. c) counterclaim 
5. a) formal 
6. b) persuade 
7. d) rebuttal 
8. a) fact 
9. b) reason 
10. c) conclusion

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. My conclusion is my final paragraph. 
2. Evidence means proof that supports an idea. 
3. A title starts the essay title. 
4. Formal writing uses formal words. 
5. Evidence is proof from a chart. 
6. Reasons should support ideas. 
7. A conclusion belongs at the end. 
8. Transitions make writing clear. 
9. A fact can be checked. 
10. Persuade means to change readers’ minds.

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