This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A logical argument whose premises do not necessarily lead to the conclusion. A) Invalid. B) Valid. C) Unsound. D) Sound. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Invalid. 2. Since all doctors have degrees, and anyone who has a degree has attended school, every doctor must have attended school. A) It is not an argument. B) It is an argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is an argument. 3. Which of the following most closely aligns with ethos? A) Emotions and beliefs. B) Credibility and trustworthiness. C) Logic and facts. D) Complexity and coherency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Credibility and trustworthiness. 4. A counterargument is the opposing view to the one that you have expressed. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Long overshadowed by the Christian right, religious liberals across a wide swath of denominations are engaged today in their most intensive bout of political organizing and alliance-building since the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements of the 1960's A) It is an argument. B) It is not an argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is not an argument. 6. You get better news from Jon Stewart than from Katie Couric. A) It is an argument. B) It is not an argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is not an argument. 7. What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in an argument? A) To introduce a new topic. B) To engage the reader. C) To provide evidence. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To engage the reader. 8. Which of the following best defines reasoning? A) Facts and statistics found in research. B) Using strong feelings, rather than facts, to persuade. C) Quoting an expert in the field to support a claim. D) A general statement that supports the author's claim or opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A general statement that supports the author's claim or opinion. 9. Most students participate in extracurricular activities and do not have time for community service. A) Claim statement. B) Reasoning statement. C) Evidence statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasoning statement. 10. The fact that obesity has become a problem in the U.S. is shown by the fact that obesity rates have risen significantly over the past four decades. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 11. Which of the following is capable of doing maximum good to society? A) Business success. B) Laws and regulations. C) Ethics. D) Professional management. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethics. 12. The reasoning in the passage is most similar to that in which one of the following? A) Method of Reasoning. B) Role of Statement. C) Parallel Reasoning. D) Main Point. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parallel Reasoning. 13. What does What + How + Why mean? A) What the author is arguingHow they are saying itWhy they might be saying it. B) What the issue is aboutHow they are saying itWhy they might be saying it. C) What the author is arguingHow they are saying itWhy they might be targeting a particular audience. D) What publication the article comes fromHow they have saying itWhy they might be saying it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What the author is arguingHow they are saying itWhy they might be saying it. 14. Which of the following statements is an example of a Claim/Thesis? A) Sports teach students how to work as a team and trust others to be supportive. B) The National Alliance for Youth Sports states, "Working as a team to reach a common goal helps children develop communication and problem solving skills that will benefit them on the field and off.". C) Every middle school student should be required to participate in a sport. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Every middle school student should be required to participate in a sport. 15. Which of the following is an example of a pathos appeal? A) Quoting an expert in the field. B) Presenting statistical data. C) Providing a logical argument. D) Using vivid imagery to evoke sympathy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Using vivid imagery to evoke sympathy. 16. No one should ever get to a point where they feel the need to share pictures of themselves just to get attention. I understand that when a person doesn't get enough attention, they can look to social media as a way to feel good about themselves. They know someone out there will give them the attention they're craving.The 2nd & 3rd sentences are ..... A) Showing a contrast. B) Showing a comparison. C) Listing examples. D) Showing a cause & effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Showing a cause & effect. 17. Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument A) Counterargument. B) Warrant. C) Argument. D) Turnback/rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterargument. 18. Antonio and Marla disagree over A) Method of Reasoning. B) Weaken. C) Flaw. D) Point at Issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Point at Issue. 19. A piece of evidence that is from an untrustworthy source is known as ..... A) Relevant evidence. B) Irrelevant evidence. C) Unsound evidence. D) Sound evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unsound evidence. 20. Why is it important to consider opposing claims when evaluating arguments? A) It is unnecessary to analyze opposing claims. B) Opposing claims have no impact on evaluating arguments. C) Only one perspective should be taken into account. D) Considering opposing claims is crucial for making a well-informed and balanced assessment of arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Considering opposing claims is crucial for making a well-informed and balanced assessment of arguments. 21. Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion of the economist's argument? A) Weaken. B) Main Point. C) Principle. D) Sufficient Assumption. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Main Point. 22. How can an author persuade the audience? A) By providing support with clear reasons and evidence. B) By yelling at the audience to listen. C) By making sure they already agree with the author. D) By discussing only the good things. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By providing support with clear reasons and evidence. 23. Manifestoes help you organize your stand on an issue and convince the people to change their mind about things which many of them are pretty firm about. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 24. True or False:An argument doesn't need to be supported by data, facts, and evidence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. What is the best definition of "Argument" ? A) Emotionally appealing to various types of audiences. B) A claim or position supported by reasons and evidence. C) Using logic to make a point. D) Using your credibility as a speaker to appeal to various audiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A claim or position supported by reasons and evidence. 26. When analyzing an argument, why is it important to consider the audience? A) To tailor the argument to their beliefs and values. B) To ignore their perspective. C) To confuse them with complex language. D) To entertain them. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To tailor the argument to their beliefs and values. 27. Which part of an argument tells why, the importance, and makes someone care? A) Evidence. B) Reasoning. C) Counterclaim. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasoning. 28. A claim is a ..... (Fill in the blank) A) A summary of the main points of a text. B) Fact or opinion of an author/speaker of a text. C) Making a decision about something. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fact or opinion of an author/speaker of a text. 29. Your manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good. (Samuel Johnson) A) Argument. B) Non-argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-argument. 30. True or falseSecondary texts are always supportive of the main text's position on the issue. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArguments Quiz 1Arguments Quiz 2Arguments Quiz 3Arguments Quiz 4Arguments Quiz 5Arguments Quiz 6Arguments Quiz 7Arguments Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books