This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 6 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following could be a reason in an argumentative essay? A) As of 2019, about 18% of public schools required students to wear uniforms. B) School uniforms should be required in all public schools. C) School uniforms should be required because they foster a sense of belonging. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) School uniforms should be required because they foster a sense of belonging. 2. Girls and boys should be able to play on the same team because it forces schools to give equal money to all teams and it gives all children an opportunity to learn teamwork with all genders. A) Informational. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 3. In an argumentative essay, what is the difference between a claim and an opinion? A) An opinion can serve as either a claim or a counterclaim, while a claim can only be a claim. B) A claim is supported by evidence, while an opinion is not. C) A claim can be supported by an opinion, but not the other way around. D) An opinion is supported by evidence, while a claim is not. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A claim is supported by evidence, while an opinion is not. 4. What does evidence do in a body paragraph? A) Explains how the evidence supports your claim. B) Wraps up the paragraph. C) Supports your reason with facts or examples. D) Introduces one reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supports your reason with facts or examples. 5. What is the author's overall argument about femininity in this passage? A) Femininity is an oppressive force that restricts women's potential. B) Femininity is an ever-evolving concept that adapts to changing times. C) Femininity is a source of empowerment for women. D) Femininity is a nostalgic tradition with limitations that women must navigate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Femininity is a nostalgic tradition with limitations that women must navigate. 6. When reading an argument, what should you look for first? A) Supporting details. B) The author's name. C) The main claim. D) The conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The main claim. 7. The concluding sentence in a body paragraph comes after ..... A) The topic sentence. B) The evidence. C) The explanation of evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The explanation of evidence. 8. What does "evidence" refer to in an argument? A) A list of sources used in the essay. B) Personal opinions about the topic. C) The conclusion of the essay. D) Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim. 9. What does the peroration aim to do for a confused audience? A) Provide detailed background information. B) Restate the principal claim. C) Refute the opponent's arguments. D) Introduce new arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate the principal claim. 10. Which of the following best describes a claim in an argument? A) A statement that provides evidence for a point. B) An example used to support an idea. C) The main point or position the author is trying to prove. D) A statement that disagrees with the main point. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The main point or position the author is trying to prove. 11. How does evidence support a claim in an argument? Provide a detailed explanation. A) Evidence provides irrelevant information that confuses the argument. B) Evidence provides factual information, data, or examples that back up the assertion being made. C) Evidence provides fictional stories that entertain the audience. D) Evidence provides emotional opinions that support the claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence provides factual information, data, or examples that back up the assertion being made. 12. Which of the following is an example of a counterclaim? A) "Fast food companies contribute to obesity in the U.S.". B) "Consumers also share responsibility for obesity, as they demand fast food.". C) "The screen has visible cracks, and the battery only lasts for a few hours before needing a charge.". D) "While consumers are responsible, fast food companies create demand with extensive advertising targeting children.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Consumers also share responsibility for obesity, as they demand fast food.". 13. What is the argument element that is used to illustrate an idea or concept with lists or anecdotes? A) Counter Assertion. B) Examples. C) Evidence. D) Response to Counter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Examples. 14. Some people living in Germany speak Russian, and everyone who speaks Russian has Russian friends. Therefore, everyone who speaks Russian in Germany has Russian friends. 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. 15. Read the claim and counterclaim.CLAIM:Colleges do not take advantage of athletic programs.COUNTERCLAIM:Athletic programs help produce needed funding for colleges.What is true about the counterclaim? A) It supports the claim and should be replaced. B) It supports the claim and should be kept. C) It refutes the claim and should be kept. D) It refutes the claim and should be replaced. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It refutes the claim and should be kept. 16. Which statement would not work as either a claim or a counterclaim? A) Underage drivers should not be able to transport others in vehicles. B) Do not ever smoke cigarettes. C) Cheating in school is worse than it used to be. D) Everyone should be required to serve a year in the military after graduating high school. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do not ever smoke cigarettes. 17. Evaluate the effectiveness of a podcast and an infographic that both discuss the benefits of a balanced diet. A) The podcast is more effective because it provides expert interviews. B) The infographic is more effective because it visually summarizes key points. C) Both the podcast and the infographic are effective because they provide complementary information. D) Neither the podcast nor the infographic is effective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both the podcast and the infographic are effective because they provide complementary information. 18. The claim is all of the following EXCEPT: A) The idea which you are trying to prove. B) The warrants or reasons. C) Your thesis. D) Provable with evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The warrants or reasons. 19. Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year? They travel from the United States and Canada all the way to Mexico for the winter. This incredible journey is one of the longest insect migrations known.The author includes facts about the distance and destination of the migration primarily to: A) Confuse the reader. B) Support the informative purpose. C) Make the paragraph longer. D) Express a personal opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Support the informative purpose. 20. A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong. A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) Controversy. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Argument. 21. A clearly stated belief. It is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a speaker attempts to prove A) Clause. B) Reasoning. C) Evidence. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim. 22. What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim? A) To contradict the claim. B) To provide facts or proof that support the claim. C) To introduce a new argument. D) To summarize the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide facts or proof that support the claim. 23. A claim isun reclamo es A) A statement that is a fact. B) A statement of opinion that needs to be proven in order to show that it is true. C) A statement that is said to be true but is actually false. D) A quote that someone says. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A statement of opinion that needs to be proven in order to show that it is true. 24. Which answer choice best states the theme of this passage? A) The importance of celebrating national holidays with family and friends. B) The historical accuracy of the Declaration of Independence. C) The profound hypocrisy of a nation that celebrates liberty while maintaining a system of brutal slavery. D) The need for all speakers to use calm and moderate language when discussing politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The profound hypocrisy of a nation that celebrates liberty while maintaining a system of brutal slavery. 25. What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argument? A) To support claims with facts or examples. B) To disagree with the main point. C) To summarize the argument. D) To state the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To support claims with facts or examples. 26. An argument is an opinion backed by ..... A) Me. B) Evidence. C) Writing. D) Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 27. All people that live in Germany are German, and Karsten lives in Germany. Therefore, Karsten is German. 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. 28. Punctuate the followingDo you want to play outside ..... A) . (Period). B) ; (Semicolon). C) ! (Exclamation Point). D) ? (Question Mark). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ? (Question Mark). 29. A speaker says, "Either we ban all video games or kids will never learn responsibility." What fallacy is this, and how could it be revised? A) False dilemma-add other reasonable solutions instead of two extremes. B) Ad hominem-remove personal attacks. C) Bandwagon-include emotional appeals. D) Slippery slope-use stronger evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False dilemma-add other reasonable solutions instead of two extremes. 30. The area of the argument that connects its observations to other issues in the world. Or, the area where the reader is left with a call to action. A) Partition. B) Refutation. C) Exordium. D) Confirmation. E) So What?. 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