This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Most birds can fly. All ducks are birds. Therefore, some ducks 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: C) Is neither valid nor sound. 2. Which of the following is the likeliest reason that the writer makes an allusion to the Bible (such as the "lame man") in paragraph 2? A) To prove that he has memorized the entire religious text. B) To appeal to the audience's shared values and connect the abolitionist cause to divine justice. C) To suggest that the audience should spend more time in church. D) To distract the listeners from the harshness of his political message. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To appeal to the audience's shared values and connect the abolitionist cause to divine justice. 3. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing A) Hyperbole. B) Rhetoric. C) Argumentation. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetoric. 4. The following verbs should be used with which part of the structure:describes, depicts, details A) Exordium & Background. B) So What. C) Partition. D) Confirmation. E) Refutation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So What. 5. Where do arguments give reasoning or elaboration to explain evidence? A) At the beginning of the introduction. B) At the beginning of body paragraphs. C) Toward the end of the introduction. D) Right before or after the evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Right before or after the evidence. 6. Which of the following is NOT an example of an argument essay? A) "Students Should Wear Uniforms". B) "Schools Should Start Later". C) "All About My Vacation". D) "Plastic Bags Should Be Banned". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "All About My Vacation". 7. Read the claim.CLAIM:We are going to look at the pros and cons of a healthy diet.What is the biggest problem with using this statement as a claim? A) It does not actually claim anything. B) It states something most people would agree with. C) It is too easy to refute. D) It is actually a counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It does not actually claim anything. 8. Read the following statement: "School uniforms improve student focus." What type of statement is this? A) Evidence. B) Opinion. C) Claim. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim. 9. Germany is a country on the Northern hemisphere. Therefore, Germany is rich. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Is neither valid nor sound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Is neither valid nor sound. 10. The following verbs should be used with which part of the structure:creates, initiates, introduces, illustrates A) So What. B) Confirmation. C) Exordium & Background. D) Refutation. E) Partition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exordium & Background. 11. In a conclusion, which statement best reinforces the thesis? Thesis:Because uniforms limit expression and comfort, schools should allow choice in dress code. A) In summary, school uniforms exist. B) Because uniforms limit expression and comfort, schools should allow choice in dress code. C) Some people like uniforms, others don't. D) Uniforms are common around the world. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because uniforms limit expression and comfort, schools should allow choice in dress code. 12. When an author uses evidence to support their claim, they are using ..... A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 13. What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay? A) To provide evidence for the claim. B) To establish credibility. C) To refute the counterclaim. D) To introduce a new claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To refute the counterclaim. 14. Multiple-Choice Questions-Which argument structure relies heavily on the rhetorical triangle (ethos, pathos, logos)? A) Problem-solution. B) Rogerian. C) Aristotelian. D) Toulmin. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aristotelian. 15. Analyze the following statement and identify the rhetorical appeal: "Statistics show that 70% of people who eat fast food regularly are more likely to be obese." A) Logos. B) Mythos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 16. In a conclusion paragraph, after you restate your thesis, you should ..... A) Provide new evidence. B) Restate your reasons. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate your reasons. 17. How do transitions contribute to argument flow? A) Transitions contribute to argument flow by linking ideas and enhancing coherence. B) Transitions disrupt the flow by introducing unrelated ideas. C) Transitions are unnecessary for clear arguments. D) Transitions only serve to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transitions contribute to argument flow by linking ideas and enhancing coherence. 18. What does the author say about her childhood experiences with femininity? A) She rejected traditional femininity from a young age. B) She loved being a little girl and embraced the idea of being a fairy princess. C) She found femininity to be an exasperation even in her early years. D) She didn't pay much attention to traditional feminine roles and expectations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She loved being a little girl and embraced the idea of being a fairy princess. 19. Which of the following is the correct structure for an introduction? A) Hook, background, thesis, reasons. B) Hook, thesis, reasons, background. C) Thesis, reasons, hook, background. D) Reasons, thesis, background, hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook, background, thesis, reasons. 20. What should you do after giving evidence in a body paragraph? A) Add a topic sentence. B) Give more evidence. C) Move onto the next body paragraph. D) Explain how the evidence supports your claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explain how the evidence supports your claim. 21. What question do 'Modal Qualifiers' answer in an argument? A) What are you arguing?. B) Just how sure are you?. C) What's your proof?. D) Why does your evidence support your claim?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Just how sure are you?. 22. What question do 'Grounds' answer in an argument? A) What's your proof?. B) Just how sure are you?. C) What are you arguing?. D) Why does your evidence support your claim?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What's your proof?. 23. When does refutation occur in the classical template? A) Before the narration. B) After the argument. C) Before the exordium. D) At the beginning of the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the argument. 24. A writer's position on a problem or an issue (can also be identified as the thesis) is ..... A) Paragraph. B) Claim. C) Rebuttal. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 25. What is a claim that disagrees with the writer's claim? A) Rebuttal. B) Counterclaim. C) Claim. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counterclaim. 26. Multiple-Choice Questions-The counterargument and rebuttal are most explicitly emphasized in which structure? A) Narrative. B) Toulmin. C) Aristotelian. D) Rogerian. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aristotelian. 27. When a writer uses ethos, they should focus on which strategy? A) Personal credibility and trustworthy sources. B) Emotional stories to persuade. C) Humor and exaggeration. D) Logic without evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal credibility and trustworthy sources. 28. Summarize the main idea of a text that explains how renewable energy sources can reduce pollution. A) Renewable energy sources are expensive. B) Pollution is a major problem in many cities. C) There are many types of renewable energy sources. D) Renewable energy sources can help reduce pollution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Renewable energy sources can help reduce pollution. 29. Consider the claim: "I need a new cell phone because my current phone has a broken screen and poor battery life." What would be a logical rebuttal to the counterclaim, "Your phone is fine, you don't need a new one" ? A) "I like new phones.". B) "The phone is still under warranty.". C) "A broken screen and poor battery life make the phone unreliable for daily use.". D) "Phones are expensive.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "A broken screen and poor battery life make the phone unreliable for daily use.". 30. Facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) Counterargument. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. ← 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 8Argument Structure Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books