This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 11 (32 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What makes a premise irrelevant in an argument? A) It does not support the conclusion. B) It is not interesting. C) It is universally known. D) It is too complicated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It does not support the conclusion. 2. What does it mean when evidence is INVALID? A) When it is based on truth and facts. B) When it is based on specific evidence. C) When it is not based on truth and facts. D) When it is based on reliable information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When it is not based on truth and facts. 3. This is a kind of writing where the students establishes a position in a given topic and then uses evidence to persuade the audience to see things from his/her point of view. A) LITERARY WRITING. B) COMPREHENSIVE WRITING. C) ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING. D) ACADEMIC TEXT. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING. 4. You know a source is credible if ..... A) Website ends in .org, .gov, or .edu. B) Information on site can be easily fact checked. C) There are very few misspellings and advertisements. D) Written or researched by an expert on the topic. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 5. What does Evidence mean? A) All scientific data that supports your claim. B) An opinion. C) Statement you believe to be true. D) A statement of an opposing argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All scientific data that supports your claim. 6. There are many more fun activities to do in the summer. A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 7. A statement put forth and supported by claims, reasons, and evidence. A) Reason. B) Evidence. C) Argument. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argument. 8. What is the primary purpose of reading arguments in a text? A) To identify the author's main claim and supporting evidence. B) To memorize the text word for word. C) To find grammatical errors. D) To enjoy the narrative style. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To identify the author's main claim and supporting evidence. 9. Claim:In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim? A) The post office is needed for the delivery of packages. B) Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment. C) The post office serves Americans throughout the country. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment. 10. Choose a rebuttal to the counterclaim:Some teachers may believe that chewing gum is a distraction for students. A) Chewing gum can lead to headaches. B) Chewing gum leads to a dirty campus. C) On the other hand, chewing gum is a distecation for students. D) Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, reasearch shows that it actually helps some students concentrate and focus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, reasearch shows that it actually helps some students concentrate and focus. 11. What is strong evidence? A) Opinions. B) Counterclaims. C) Numbers. D) Facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Facts. 12. In argumentative writing, the author presents their own point of view or perspective on a topic. This point of view is called the author's ..... A) Prediction. B) Argument. C) Claim. D) Evaluation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argument. 13. What appeal uses emotion to persuade the audience? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 14. Read the following assertion and identify the reasoning:Article A has a stronger argument because the author grew up around Rosa Parks which gives the article credibility. A) Article A has a stronger argument. B) The author grew up around Rosa Parks which gives the article credibility. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author grew up around Rosa Parks which gives the article credibility. 15. What does evaluating a claim diagram compare to? A) A Door. B) A pyramid. C) A triangle. D) A cat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A pyramid. 16. In analyzing an argument, what does it mean to evaluate the evidence? A) To determine if the evidence is relevant and sufficient. B) To count the number of evidence pieces. C) To rewrite the evidence in your own words. D) To ignore the evidence and focus on the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To determine if the evidence is relevant and sufficient. 17. What question should be asked to evaluate the effectiveness of a claim? A) Is each claim supported by effective evidence?. B) Is the author well-known?. C) Is the language complex?. D) Is the text long enough?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is each claim supported by effective evidence?. 18. Addresses why your side is stronger, more correct than the other side you just acknowledged A) Rebuttal/turn back. B) Counterclaim. C) Reason. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rebuttal/turn back. 19. What's an argument in writing? A) It's an informal text that gives one position about a topic and lists reasons for it but not evidence. B) It's an informational text that tells a story about a topic in an illutrative way to support its reasons. C) It's a formal text that states a position on a subtantive topic and then supports it with reasons and evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It's a formal text that states a position on a subtantive topic and then supports it with reasons and evidence. 20. Information used to back up and support your answer A) Bridge. B) Persuasion. C) Argument. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 21. True or False:Persuasive essays are more academic and formal than argumentative essays. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. Which of the following best defines the term 'analyze arguments'? A) To break down an argument into its components to understand its structure and meaning. B) To memorize an argument for future reference. C) To ignore the details of an argument and focus on the conclusion. D) To agree with an argument without questioning its validity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To break down an argument into its components to understand its structure and meaning. 23. Which of the following is NOT an argument? A) A logical reasoning with evidence. B) A statement based on intuition. C) An emotional appeal to feel bad. D) A claim relying on faith. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An emotional appeal to feel bad. 24. Your thesis SHOULD use first (me/my/I) and second (you/your) person pronouns. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. It is also known as an argumentative essay, uses logic and reason to prove the superiority of one theory over another. It makes an effort to influence the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint or to act in a particular way. A) Propaganda. B) Persuasive speech. C) Persuasive essay. D) Call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive essay. 26. In evaluating the validity of a claim, what is being assessed? A) The soundness of the argument. B) The author's writing style. C) The number of sources cited. D) The length of the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The soundness of the argument. 27. Recognize the rhetorical strategy used in the statement:'If the Supreme Court does not act on climate change regulations now, our future generations will suffer the consequences.' A) False dilemma. B) Appeal to authority. C) Appeal to consequences. D) Ad hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to consequences. 28. This persuasive technique appeals to the reader's emotions A) Sally has used Smile toothpaste since she was 5 years old, and she has never had a cavity in her entire life!. B) All of your teeth will fall out if you don't use Crest!. C) Nine out of 10 dentists recommend Colgate. D) Research by the ADA shows teens are not brushing their teeth long enough each day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All of your teeth will fall out if you don't use Crest!. 29. Identify which type of fallacy does this conclusion convey.You visit a new country and the first person you meet in the airport is rude. You send a message to a friend back home that everyone in this new country is rude. A) Overgeneralization Fallacy (Hasty Generalization Fallacy). B) Slippery Slope Fallacy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overgeneralization Fallacy (Hasty Generalization Fallacy). 30. When looking for differences in 2 texts, if the evidence is true in Text X, what must be false in Text Y? A) The conclusion. B) The author's name. C) The supporting evidence. D) The main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The supporting evidence. 31. Which of the following best describes a 'straw man' argument? A) Ignoring the opponent's argument entirely. B) Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. C) Using emotional appeal to persuade the audience. D) Presenting a strong argument to support one's position. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. 32. Relevant evidence is ..... related to the claim. (Fill in the blank) A) Directly. B) Indirectly. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Directly. ← PreviousRelated 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