One Side or the Whole Story? Understanding Bias in Argumentative Texts for Class 7 

This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on Reading Comprehension – Bias in Argumentative Text through a relatable classroom discussion about mobile phones in school. Students explore how one-sided arguments can influence thinking and learn to identify bias, evaluate fairness, and question strong opinions in texts.

Why Bias in Argumentative Text Matters in Grammar? 

Understanding bias helps students become critical readers and thoughtful communicators. For Grade 7 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It teaches students to recognize one-sided arguments. 
2. It helps them distinguish between opinion and evidence. 
3. It builds critical thinking and analytical reading skills. 
4. It encourages balanced thinking and fair judgment.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five engaging activities that develop comprehension and critical evaluation skills:

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students answer questions focusing on identifying bias, tone, and argument strength.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks (Word Bank) 
Students complete sentences using key terms such as *bias, evidence, viewpoint,* and *balanced*.

📋 Exercise 3 – True or False 
Learners evaluate statements to test their understanding of the text and its bias.

📝 Exercise 4 – Identify the Bias 
Students underline biased language in sentences to recognize exaggeration and one-sided opinions.

📚 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion 
Students complete a paragraph on fair arguments, applying their understanding of balanced reasoning.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) It argues strongly against mobile phones in school. 
2. a) It presents only one side of the argument. 
3. a) Strong and emotional language. 
4. c) It ignores other viewpoints. 
5. b) Supporting evidence and examples. 
6. c) As completely harmful devices. 
7. a) Limited or supervised use of phones. 
8. a) They should present both sides. 
9. b) It helps readers think critically. 
10. c) One-sided and forceful. 

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. strong 
2. evidence 
3. negative 
4. ignored 
5. viewpoint 
6. argument 
7. opinion 
8. balanced 
9. argument 
10. bias 

Exercise 3 – True or False 
1. False 
2. True 
3. False 
4. True 
5. False 
6. True 
7. True 
8. False 
9. False 
10. True 

Exercise 4 – Identify the Bias 
1. “every student becomes careless” 
2. “only sensible rule” 
3. “dismisses all educational uses” 
4. “praises strict control without considering any flexible solutions” 
5. “students cannot use phones responsibly” 
6. “harmful without offering proof” 
7. “ignores situations where phones may help learning” 
8. “single opinion as if it were a fact” 
9. “overlooks the role of guidance” 
10. “exaggerates the negative effects” 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion 
1. language 
2. evidence 
3. ignored 
4. viewpoint 
5. argument 
6. evidence 
7. opinion 
8. viewpoint 
9. balanced 
10. judgment 

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