This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Given the claim: "Fast food companies contribute to obesity in the U.S." and the counterclaim: "Consumers also share responsibility for obesity, as they demand fast food, " propose a strategic rebuttal. A) "Fast food is delicious.". B) "Consumers have no choice but to eat fast food.". C) "Fast food companies use marketing strategies that specifically target vulnerable populations, such as children.". D) "Obesity is not a problem.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Fast food companies use marketing strategies that specifically target vulnerable populations, such as children.". 2. All angels have wings. Therefore, angels can fly. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Contains a non sequitur. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contains a non sequitur. 3. What is a bridge that connects evidence to a claim and reasons? A) Evidence. B) Reason. C) Reasoning. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasoning. 4. What is the purpose of the peroration in the classical template? A) To introduce new arguments. B) To provide background information. C) To restate the principal claim and conclude the essay. D) To refute the opponent's arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To restate the principal claim and conclude the essay. 5. When the author states their opinion on a subject, that is called the ..... A) Claim. B) Reason. C) Argument. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 6. Read the claim and evidence below:Claim:Schools should start later in the day. Evidence:Research shows teens perform better academically with more sleep. What makes this evidence effective? A) It is emotional and dramatic. B) It is relevant and supported by research. C) It restates the claim in new words. D) It offers a personal opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is relevant and supported by research. 7. What does the partition announce to the audience? A) The conclusion of the essay. B) The background information. C) The principal claim and how it will be argued. D) The refutation of the opponent's arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The principal claim and how it will be argued. 8. True or False?The statement below could be a counterclaim for the claim "Junk food should be banned from schools" .Food researchers have found that junk food sold in vending machines at most schools contains excessive amounts of sugar and high fructose corn syrup. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. What is the writer's stance, or overall argument? A) Evidence. B) Claim. C) Reason. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 10. What comes second in a body paragraph? A) Explanation. B) Topic sentence. C) Concluding sentence. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 11. Directly addressing counterarguments and proving that they are wrong or inferior. A) Refutation. B) Antithesis. C) Claim. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Refutation. 12. A statement that asserts the opposite of a position A) Counterclaim. B) Warrant. C) Logos. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterclaim. 13. How does this structure help Douglass to meet his purpose effectively? A) It allows him to avoid offending his audience while still making a subtle point about freedom. B) It helps him prove that he is a scholar of law rather than an activist. C) By moving from a respectful opening to scorching irony, he rouses the conscience of the nation and exposes its shame. D) It focuses the audience's attention on the distant past rather than current political issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By moving from a respectful opening to scorching irony, he rouses the conscience of the nation and exposes its shame. 14. True or False:Evidence is facts that support your claim. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. How does a thesis statement function in an essay? A) A thesis statement serves as an introduction to the essay's topic. B) A thesis statement functions as the central argument of an essay, guiding the direction and focus of the content. C) A thesis statement provides a list of references used in the essay. D) A thesis statement summarizes the conclusion of an essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A thesis statement functions as the central argument of an essay, guiding the direction and focus of the content. 16. Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the following statement: "A doctor giving advice about health." A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Mythos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 17. A historical figure I would want to talk to today is Amelia Earhart because she was the first female aviator to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo, and her disappearance still remains a mystery. A) Informational. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informational. 18. What does the author suggest about the women's movement in the passage? A) It was effective in addressing issues related to femininity. B) It boldly questioned traditional femininity. C) It followed the rules and conventions of femininity. D) It did not exist during the time the author is describing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It did not exist during the time the author is describing. 19. Which statement is argumentative, as opposed to informational. A) Many schools use their bands to entertain crowds during sports events. B) Funding for theater programs has steadily lessened over the past decade. C) Communities should support artistic expressions in their public schools. D) Many kindergarten students enjoy art class very much. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Communities should support artistic expressions in their public schools. 20. What is a hook, and why is it important in the introduction? A) A hook is a detailed explanation of the topic that concludes the introduction. B) A hook is an engaging opening statement that captures the reader's attention, making it crucial for a strong introduction. C) A hook is a list of references that supports the introduction's claims. D) A hook is a summary of the main points that follows the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A hook is an engaging opening statement that captures the reader's attention, making it crucial for a strong introduction. 21. The part of the argument that supports the claim with facts, statistics, expert opinions, and logical reasons is called what? A) Logos. B) Data. C) Evidence. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 22. What are facts, quotes, or anecdotes used to support the claim and reasons of an argument? A) Reason. B) Evidence. C) Reasoning. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 23. How can ethos be effectively used in an argument? A) By using emotional stories. B) By presenting statistical data. C) By citing credible sources or experts. D) By ignoring opposing viewpoints. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By citing credible sources or experts. 24. What do we call the central idea the author is trying to convince the reader to do or believe? A) Reasoning. B) Response to Counter. C) Main Conclusion. D) Intermediate Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main Conclusion. 25. The area of the argument that is high interest and draws the audience into the topic A) Exordium. B) Confirmation. C) Partition. D) Background. E) Refutation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exordium. 26. A logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence A) Argument. B) Claim. C) Counterargument. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 27. Which of the following is a supporting claim for the argument "School lunches should be healthier" ? A) "Some students bring lunch from home.". B) "Healthier lunches can improve students' concentration in class.". C) "Not all students like vegetables.". D) "Lunch is served at noon.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Healthier lunches can improve students' concentration in class.". 28. What logical fallacy is being committed here? Statement: "Don't listen to her argument about school lunches-she failed her health class last year." A) Slippery Slope. B) Appeal to Doubtful Authority. C) False Dilemma / Either-Or Fallacy. D) Ad Hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ad Hominem. 29. Multiple-Choice Questions-The primary goal of a Rogerian argument is to- A) Prove one side is correct. B) Win a debate through logic. C) Find common ground and reduce conflict. D) Appeal strongly to emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Find common ground and reduce conflict. 30. The conclusion paragraph comes after the ..... A) Introduction. B) Body. C) Counterargument. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterargument. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArgument Structure Quiz 1Argument Structure Quiz 2Argument Structure Quiz 3Argument Structure Quiz 4Argument Structure Quiz 5Argument Structure Quiz 6Argument Structure Quiz 7Argument Structure Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books