This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the text structure used in a passage that explains the similarities and differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. A) Cause and effect. B) Problem and solution. C) Sequence/Process. D) Compare and contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compare and contrast. 2. Where do arguments give evidence to support the claim and reasons? A) Within body paragraphs. B) At the beginning of body paragraphs. C) At the end of the conclusion. D) Toward the end of the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Within body paragraphs. 3. If the conclusion of an argument is true, that means the argument was: A) Valid. B) Sound. C) Cannot say based on the information given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cannot say based on the information given. 4. Which of the following shows bias? A) "Research shows that both reading and math are important.". B) "Only people who read are smart.". C) "Some students prefer science over history.". D) "The test results were published in a scientific journal.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Only people who read are smart.". 5. Which evidence BEST supports the claim that "zoos are bad for animal's mental health?" A) Boomba the gorilla died from depression in the Detroit Zoo. B) Zoo animals don't have to worry about hunting or surviving, so 75% of them show signs of happiness. C) Zoo animals show signs of boredom and stress. D) 75% of monkeys held in zoos die within the first 20 months; many times due to depression and psychological problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 75% of monkeys held in zoos die within the first 20 months; many times due to depression and psychological problems. 6. A PSA ends with: "Take one small action-plant a tree this week to help your city breathe easier." Why is this call to action effective? A) It uses statistics only. B) It provides a clear, doable next step that connects to the issue emotionally and logically. C) It's dramatic but unrealistic. D) It avoids engaging the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides a clear, doable next step that connects to the issue emotionally and logically. 7. Which section of the classical template is considered the "meat" of the persuasive essay? A) Narration. B) Peroration. C) Argument. D) Exordium. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argument. 8. The following verbs should be used with which part of the structure:presents, develops, claims, segues A) So What. B) Confirmation. C) Exordium & Background. D) Partition. E) Refutation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Partition. 9. An opposing point of view or claim A) Counterclaim. B) Fact. C) Claim. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterclaim. 10. All birds can fly. All ducks are birds. Therefore, all ducks can fly. Hint:in truth, not all birds can fly. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Is neither valid nor sound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is valid reasoning. 11. What is the primary purpose of the exordium in the classical template? A) To provide a detailed analysis of the argument. B) To introduce the general topic and state the principal claim. C) To refute the opponent's arguments. D) To summarize the entire essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the general topic and state the principal claim. 12. Where should commas be placed in this sentence?We bought apples bananas and oranges at the store. A) After 'bought' and 'bananas'. B) After 'apples' and 'bananas'. C) After 'bananas' and 'oranges'. D) No commas are needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After 'apples' and 'bananas'. 13. Which rhetorical appeal is best suited for a scientific audience? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 14. The area of the argument where the speaker looks at the merits of the others' perspectives yet maintains his/her position by proving these perspectives incorrect A) Refutation. B) Background. C) Partition. D) Confirmation. E) So What. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Refutation. 15. The central point an argument makes-( a thesis). A) Argumentation. B) Synthesis. C) Claim. D) Rhetoric. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim. 16. What purpose does a counterclaim serve in an argumentative essay? A) It allows the writer to review and disprove the other side of his or her argument. B) It allows the writer to make additional claims that support his or her argument. C) It allows the writer to demonstrate that his or her opinions are supported by evidence. D) It allows the writer to review and prove the other side of his or her argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It allows the writer to review and disprove the other side of his or her argument. 17. In a long argument, why is a detailed partition especially appropriate? A) To confuse the audience. B) To help a confused or inexperienced audience follow the argument. C) To entertain the audience. D) To summarize the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To help a confused or inexperienced audience follow the argument. 18. A writer argues for stricter recycling laws but ignores opposing viewpoints. How does this affect the argument? A) It keeps the argument more focused. B) It makes the essay longer. C) It weakens credibility by appearing one-sided. D) It shows strong emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It weakens credibility by appearing one-sided. 19. Why is it important to address a counterclaim in an argument? Provide a detailed explanation. A) To avoid addressing different perspectives and weaken your own argument. B) To show that you have considered different perspectives and strengthen your own argument. C) To ignore other perspectives and make your argument weaker. D) To confuse the audience and make your argument less convincing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show that you have considered different perspectives and strengthen your own argument. 20. Read the claim: "My opponent can't be trusted because he didn't go to college." Which fallacy is being used, and why is it weak? A) Bandwagon-it relies on popularity. B) Ad hominem-it attacks the person, not the argument. C) Slippery slope-it exaggerates outcomes. D) Red herring-it changes the subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ad hominem-it attacks the person, not the argument. 21. Explain the difference between a claim and a counterclaim. Provide examples to illustrate your explanation. A) A claim is a statement made without evidence, while a counterclaim is a statement supported by evidence. B) A claim is a fact, while a counterclaim is an opinion. C) A claim is a weak argument, while a counterclaim is a strong argument. D) A claim asserts something to be true, while a counterclaim opposes or contradicts the original claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A claim asserts something to be true, while a counterclaim opposes or contradicts the original claim. 22. How can counterarguments strengthen an essay? A) Counterarguments strengthen an essay by enhancing credibility and demonstrating critical thinking. B) They are only necessary in persuasive essays. C) They make the essay longer without adding value. D) They distract from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterarguments strengthen an essay by enhancing credibility and demonstrating critical thinking. 23. What is evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim? A) Claim. B) Anecdote. C) Rebuttal. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rebuttal. 24. What is a claim in an argument? A) An opposing viewpoint. B) Facts or proof that support the argument. C) A response to the counterclaim. D) An assertion of what someone believes is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An assertion of what someone believes is true. 25. 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.". 26. 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. 27. What is a bridge that connects evidence to a claim and reasons? A) Reason. B) Reasoning. C) Evidence. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasoning. 28. 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. 29. When the author states their opinion on a subject, that is called the ..... A) Reason. B) Evidence. C) Claim. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim. 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. What is the writer's stance, or overall argument? A) Reason. B) Evidence. C) Reasoning. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim. 34. What comes second in a body paragraph? A) Topic sentence. B) Explanation. C) Concluding sentence. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 35. Directly addressing counterarguments and proving that they are wrong or inferior. A) Counterclaim. B) Refutation. C) Antithesis. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Refutation. 36. A statement that asserts the opposite of a position A) Counterclaim. B) Warrant. C) Logos. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterclaim. 37. 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. 38. 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. 39. 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. 40. Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the following statement: "A doctor giving advice about health." A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Mythos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 41. 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. 42. 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. 43. 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. 44. What is a hook, and why is it important in the introduction? A) A hook is an engaging opening statement that captures the reader's attention, making it crucial for a strong introduction. B) A hook is a summary of the main points that follows the introduction. C) A hook is a list of references that supports the introduction's claims. D) A hook is a detailed explanation of the topic that concludes the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A hook is an engaging opening statement that captures the reader's attention, making it crucial for a strong introduction. 45. The part of the argument that supports the claim with facts, statistics, expert opinions, and logical reasons is called what? A) Data. B) Support. C) Evidence. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 46. What are facts, quotes, or anecdotes used to support the claim and reasons of an argument? A) Reason. B) Reasoning. C) Claim. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 47. How can ethos be effectively used in an argument? A) By citing credible sources or experts. B) By ignoring opposing viewpoints. C) By presenting statistical data. D) By using emotional stories. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By citing credible sources or experts. 48. What do we call the central idea the author is trying to convince the reader to do or believe? A) Response to Counter. B) Intermediate Conclusion. C) Main Conclusion. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main Conclusion. 49. The area of the argument that is high interest and draws the audience into the topic A) Partition. B) Background. C) Confirmation. D) Exordium. E) Refutation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exordium. 50. A logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence A) Evidence. B) Counterargument. C) Argument. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argument. 51. 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.". 52. 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. 53. 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. 54. The conclusion paragraph comes after the ..... A) Introduction. B) Body. C) Counterargument. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterargument. 55. Which paragraph comes after the body paragraph(s)? A) Introduction. B) Conclusion. C) Counterargument. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterargument. 56. What should you include in a rebuttal? A) Personal anecdotes and opinions. B) Counterarguments, supporting evidence, and logical reasoning. C) Emotional appeals and biases. D) Irrelevant statistics and data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counterarguments, supporting evidence, and logical reasoning. 57. What is the purpose of explanation in a body paragraph? A) To support your reason with facts or exzamples. B) To introduce a reason. C) To wrap up the paragraph. D) To tell how the evidence supports your claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To tell how the evidence supports your claim. 58. You are evaluating an article about school lunches. Which piece of evidence best appeals to logos? A) "Students are tired of eating the same meals.". B) "Health experts report that balanced lunches improve focus and test performance.". C) "Everyone knows pizza days are the best.". D) "Imagine your child hungry by 10 a.m.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Health experts report that balanced lunches improve focus and test performance.". 59. What is the role of examples in supporting claims? A) Examples support claims by providing evidence and clarity. B) Examples confuse claims by adding unnecessary details. C) Examples distract from claims by shifting focus away. D) Examples weaken claims by introducing ambiguity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Examples support claims by providing evidence and clarity. 60. What is the primary goal of the refutation section? A) To provide background information. B) To summarize the essay. C) To show why the opposition's viewpoint is flawed. D) To introduce the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show why the opposition's viewpoint is flawed. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArgument Structure Quiz 1Argument Structure Quiz 2Argument Structure Quiz 3Argument Structure Quiz 4Adjuncts QuizArguments QuizConstituent Structure QuizValency Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books