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Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
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20 CXC CSEC English Language questions on Argumentative and Persuasive Writing, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A student is writing an essay arguing that Caribbean governments should ban single-use plastics. Which of the following is the BEST example of a persuasive technique?

  1. Single-use plastics are made from petroleum products.
  2. According to the Caribbean Environment Programme, over 300,000 tonnes of plastic waste enter our seas annually.
  3. Many countries have discussed plastic pollution.
  4. Plastics can be recycled in some facilities.
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✓ Answer: B — According to the Caribbean Environment Programme, over 300,000 tonnes of plastic waste enter our seas annually.
Award 1 mark for identifying that using statistics from a credible source (Caribbean Environment Programme) is a persuasive technique that adds authority and factual support. A is incorrect because it merely states a fact without persuasive intent. C is incorrect because it is vague and lacks persuasive impact. D is incorrect because it weakens the argument for a ban rather than supporting it.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

In argumentative writing, a counter-argument is used to:

  1. introduce a new topic unrelated to the main argument
  2. acknowledge opposing views and then refute them
  3. repeat the thesis statement for emphasis
  4. provide a personal anecdote about the writer
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✓ Answer: B — acknowledge opposing views and then refute them
Award 1 mark for understanding that a counter-argument acknowledges opposing viewpoints and then refutes them to strengthen the writer's position. A is incorrect because counter-arguments relate directly to the main argument. C is incorrect because restating the thesis is not the function of a counter-argument. D is incorrect because personal anecdotes are not counter-arguments.
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CXC CSEC English Language: Argumentative and Persuasive Writing FAQ

How many CXC CSEC English Language questions on Argumentative and Persuasive Writing are there on Kramizo?
Kramizo currently has 20 exam-board-aligned practice questions on Argumentative and Persuasive Writing for CXC CSEC English Language, with new questions added every week. Each question gives you instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme that tells you exactly what would earn marks on a real CXC paper. The questions span the full difficulty range — from straightforward recall (level 1) right up to multi-step reasoning and evaluation (level 3) — so the bank works for first-pass revision and final exam-week stress testing alike.
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Are the Argumentative and Persuasive Writing questions aligned to the official CXC CSEC English Language syllabus?
Every question is written against the published CXC CSEC English Language specification, including the exact command words (state, describe, explain, calculate, evaluate, etc.), mark allocations, and difficulty tier you'd see on a real CXC paper. Explanations are written in the style of official examiner mark schemes — they tell you what is being awarded marks and why distractors are wrong, not just whether you got it right. The bank is continually refined to match the latest syllabus updates from CXC.
How is Argumentative and Persuasive Writing typically tested on CXC CSEC English Language papers?
Argumentative and Persuasive Writing appears across multiple question types on real CXC CSEC English Language papers — most commonly as multiple-choice questions in the objective section, structured short-answer questions in the main paper, and occasionally as part of an extended response. Kramizo's practice bank reflects that mix: 4-option MCQs, true/false statements, fill-in-the-blank key terms, multi-select questions, and ordering questions. Working through the bank gives you exposure to every question style examiners actually use.

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