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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "Plants need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make food."Is this a claim, evidence or reason? A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) Reason. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reason. 2. Never hit your child. Today health professionals agree that hitting children harms them emotionally as well as physically, fosters rage and self-hate, and often does lasting damage to their self-esteem and sense of worth. A) Argument. B) Non-argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 3. What is the purpose of finding supporting evidence in a text? A) To waste time. B) To make the text longer. C) To confuse the reader. D) To provide proof or justification for claims or arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide proof or justification for claims or arguments. 4. Why is 'Just Say No' not considered an argument? A) It provides a clear reason. B) It lacks logical reasoning. C) It is too long. D) It is universally accepted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It lacks logical reasoning. 5. A statement that an author uses to prove their argument. There may be several ..... within an argumentative text. A) Traces. B) Predictions. C) Evaluation. D) Claims. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claims. 6. What is the primary goal when analyzing an argument in a text? A) To identify the author's main point and supporting evidence. B) To summarize the text in your own words. C) To rewrite the text in a different style. D) To find grammatical errors in the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To identify the author's main point and supporting evidence. 7. Factual information that supports reasoning A) Opinion. B) Idea. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 8. In an argumentative essay, what is the purpose of the conclusion? A) To introduce new arguments. B) To restate the thesis and main points. C) To provide detailed evidence. D) To ask questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To restate the thesis and main points. 9. When selecting evidence to support an argument you want what kind of evidence? A) Relevant & sound evidence. B) Irrelevant & unsound evidence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relevant & sound evidence. 10. Why do authors write arguments? A) To convince other people to agree with their claim. B) Because they are usually paid very high salaries. C) To make it easier for all identity groups to be heard. D) To inform and entertain their readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To convince other people to agree with their claim. 11. What other information could authors use to help their claims? A) Statistical data. B) Complex vocabulary. C) Personal anecdotes. D) Lengthy descriptions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistical data. 12. This word means to make an informed opinion-especially when reading an argumentative text A) Evaluate. B) Trace. C) Guess. D) Predict. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evaluate. 13. What does it mean to "trace" or delineate an argument? A) To take a pencil and physically ouline the text. B) To decide whether it is convincing or not. C) To reread it. D) To follow the reasoning of the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To follow the reasoning of the argument. 14. What is claim evidence reasoning? A) A strategy for organizing information in a presentation. B) Framework used in argumentative writing to support claims with evidence and reasoning. C) A method used in scientific research to analyze data. D) A type of insurance claim process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Framework used in argumentative writing to support claims with evidence and reasoning. 15. Which statement below is an emotional appeal? A) Making the wrong financial choices can have devastating, life-altering effects. B) Expanding our advertising for the annual street fair will increase attendance. C) Quieter study locations would help students retain more information. D) If we renovate the neglected homes, our neighborhood will be more attractive to potential home buyers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Making the wrong financial choices can have devastating, life-altering effects. 16. Which of these is an example of a hasty generalization? A) She thinks that curfews are a good idea, but she's a dull person. B) Cats are more pleasant than dogs, because cats have better personalities. C) Either he supports our position wholeheartedly, or he wants us to fail. D) Cheerleaders spend a lot of money on their hair and makeup. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cheerleaders spend a lot of money on their hair and makeup. 17. How can a writer make sure their argument is coherent and logical? A) By using complex vocabulary. B) By ensuring each paragraph flows logically to the next. C) By writing in the first person. D) By making the essay as long as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By ensuring each paragraph flows logically to the next. 18. Closely connected to what is being considered. A) Relevant. B) Reasoning. C) Sufficient. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relevant. 19. 1) Instagram can boost a person's self-esteem because, of course, Instagram is primarily for photos. 2) This generation has a lot of self-esteem issues, and since technology is more prevalent than ever, people look at social media as a way to seek validation from the whole world.The 2nd sentence contains a ..... A) Claim made by the author. B) Evidence for a claim. C) Reason to support the main claim. D) Counterargument/counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim made by the author. 20. What kind of evidence should you use to support your claim? A) Opinions. B) Counterargument. C) Subjective. D) Relevant. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relevant. 21. When evaluating two arguments, what is a crucial factor to consider? A) The length of each argument. B) The evidence supporting each argument. C) The popularity of the arguments. D) The emotional appeal of the arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The evidence supporting each argument. 22. True or False:A thesis statement should be a general statement of fact. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 23. This is a real world example A) Smart teens use "I'm Cool" Toothpaste. Be like all the smart teens. B) A study by The Dental Association found 46% of toothbrushes are used too long. C) Most adults have 32 teeth. D) Sally has used Smile toothpaste since she was 5 years old, and she has never had a cavity in her life!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sally has used Smile toothpaste since she was 5 years old, and she has never had a cavity in her life!. 24. An author's position is A) What the author thinks or believes. B) Why the other side's opinion is wrong. C) Another name for argument. D) The opposite opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What the author thinks or believes. 25. For Argumentative Essay, you cannot introduce a new reason in your conclusion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. The argument derives its conclusion by A) Role of Statement. B) Method of Reasoning. C) Principle. D) Main Point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Method of Reasoning. 27. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy? A) Using a metaphor. B) Quoting an expert. C) Ad hominem attack. D) Providing statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ad hominem attack. 28. If Hector hates jazz, then he shouldn't play it 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. 29. In literary analysis, what is the purpose of identifying the author's tone? A) To summarize the plot. B) To understand the author's attitude. C) To list characters. D) To describe the setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To understand the author's attitude. 30. A counterargument for the claim:Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School is ..... A) Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction. B) Chewing gum helps students concentrate. C) Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, it actually helps some students concentrate and focus. D) Chewing gum is beneficial for everyone. 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