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S5 English argumentative essay paper 4 (error review): thesis, rebuttal and conclusion
S5 English argumentative essay paper 4 (error review): thesis, rebuttal and conclusion
Ten items on the usual weaknesses: vague theses, examples without explanation, weak rebuttals and conclusions that repeat the topic, with answers.
Direct answers Decide your own answer first, then read section 03, where each note explains why that wording loses marks.
01 Paper details (check answers afterwards)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 10 |
| Suggested time | 20 |
| Difficulty mix | Foundation 3 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 3 · Error redo 1 |
| Chapter | Chapter: S5 English Argumentative Essay |
| Level | S5 |
02 Questions (10 items)
- FoundationIn a five-paragraph argumentative essay, what does the last sentence of the introduction usually do?
- FoundationMany people believe homework is useless. Which part of an argument is this?
- FoundationWhat is a rebuttal?
- IntermediateRewrite “Social media harms teenagers” as a thesis that also gives a reason.
- IntermediateWhich linking word introduces a contrast?
- IntermediateWhy should an argumentative essay not begin every sentence with I think?
- ChallengeA 2024 survey of 1 200 students found that 62 per cent slept under six hours. Is this evidence or opinion, and why?
- ChallengeA paragraph gives three examples but never explains how they support the claim. What is missing?
- ChallengeWhy is a concession such as Admittedly, some argue that … useful before a rebuttal?
- Error redoA student concludes with In conclusion, I will discuss both sides. Why is this poor?
03 Answers and one-line notes
| # | Answer | One-line note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | It states the thesis, that is, the writer is clear position. | That sentence sets the direction that every body paragraph must support. |
| 2 | The opposing view, or counter-argument. | The other side is stated first so that it can be answered. |
| 3 | The part that answers the opposing view and shows why it is weak. | A rebuttal attacks the other side is reasons, not just restates your own view. |
| 4 | Social media harms teenagers because it replaces real contact with online approval. | A thesis needs a position plus a controlling reason, not a slogan. |
| 5 | However. | Moreover adds a point and Therefore gives a result, so neither signals contrast. |
| 6 | It weakens the tone; formal writing states the claim directly. | Repeating it suggests doubt and wastes words. |
| 7 | Evidence, because it cites a source, a year and exact figures. | Only checkable data counts as evidence; a personal judgement is opinion. |
| 8 | The explanation that links each example to the claim. | Examples do not speak for themselves; the writer must show the link. |
| 9 | It shows fairness and makes the rebuttal more persuasive. | Conceding a fair point first makes the following objection harder to dismiss. |
| 10 | A conclusion should restate the position and its main reasons, not announce the topic again. | That sentence returns to the starting point instead of closing the argument. |
04 What to do after marking
- After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
- Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
- Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.
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