This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Evaluate means ..... A) To judge. B) To make a claim. C) To explain. D) To compare. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To judge. 2. What are the two main parts of an introductory paragraph? A) Background Information and Thesis/Assertion. B) Thesis/Assertion and Conclusion. C) Background Information and Summary. D) Supporting Arguments and Examples. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Background Information and Summary. 3. Authors who have evidence make their arguments stronger. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. In a speech or piece of writing, the premise or main idea that is supported by details and commentary A) Rebuttal. B) Claim. C) Thesis/Controlling idea. D) Key idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis/Controlling idea. 5. When an ad or commercial uses statistics and facts ..... it is appealing to A) Your sense of reason. B) Your emotions. C) Your memory. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your sense of reason. 6. Instal the software before connecting the Logitech camera to your computer 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 definition of RELEVANT? A) Not connected with something. B) A bad storm. C) A cartwheel. D) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered (IMPORTANT). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered (IMPORTANT). 8. Which of the following is an example of a rebuttal? A) Presenting new evidence. B) Restating the claim. C) Addressing and refuting the counterclaim. D) Summarizing the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Addressing and refuting the counterclaim. 9. Evidence or arguments introduced to counter or refute an opposing point A) Argument. B) Claim. C) Rebuttal. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rebuttal. 10. Students should not be required to do community service. A) Evidence statement. B) Claim statement. C) Reasoning statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim statement. 11. We looked at an article written by Rosa Parks' niece. Because she is close to Ms. Parks and knows her personally, we might be more likely to trust her opinion. Which appeal would apply in this situation? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Locos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 12. In literary analysis, how does comparing arguments enhance understanding of a text? A) It helps identify the author's writing style. B) It reveals the underlying themes and messages. C) It highlights the differences in character development. D) It focuses on the historical context of the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It reveals the underlying themes and messages. 13. True or False:One of the main purposes of an introduction paragraph is to capture the reader's attention, making him/her want to read the essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. The strength of an argument relies on A) The content of initial claim. B) The support or evidence defending the claim. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The support or evidence defending the claim. 15. What effect does the use of pathos have on the audience's decision-making process? A) It encourages the audience to rely solely on facts. B) It may lead the audience to make decisions based on emotions rather than logic. C) It diminishes the audience's understanding of the topic. D) It has no significant effect on the audience's decision-making process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It may lead the audience to make decisions based on emotions rather than logic. 16. How does pathos differ from ethos in persuasive communication? A) Pathos appeals to emotion, while ethos appeals to the speaker's credibility. B) Pathos relies on logical arguments, while ethos relies on emotional appeals. C) Pathos is about statistical evidence, while ethos is about ethical considerations. D) There is no significant difference between pathos and ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos appeals to emotion, while ethos appeals to the speaker's credibility. 17. STARTING POINTThis writing relies almost solely on opinions and feelings. The writer uses his own passion and/or plays off reader's emotion to get what he wants. The audience agrees with the writer because of strong emotional appeals. A) Argumentative. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 18. In which fallacy does one rely on the respect that people have for someone "famous, " so that they accept a conclusion as true simply because this person says so? A) Dogmatism. B) Ad hominem. C) Stacking the deck. D) Appeal to false authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to false authority. 19. Evaluate the premise:'All supreme court judges are dishonest. John is a supreme court judge. Therefore, John is dishonest.' Is the conclusion valid? A) Yes. B) Depends on the situation. C) Maybe. D) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 20. Which sentence best demonstrates the use of a transitional phrase in developing an argument? A) Firstly, the data shows a significant increase. B) Data shows an increase. C) The data shows a significant increase. D) A significant increase is shown by the data. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Firstly, the data shows a significant increase. 21. What distinguishes an argument from a summary in terms of the writer's voice and tone? A) An argument typically uses a subjective tone, while a summary is objective. B) A summary often uses a persuasive tone, while an argument is neutral. C) Both an argument and a summary are written in a critical tone. D) There is no difference in tone between an argument and a summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An argument typically uses a subjective tone, while a summary is objective. 22. It is an activity to call or attract the public's attention to something, generally a product or service. A) Argumentative essays. B) Call to action. C) Advertisements. D) Critical reviews. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Advertisements. 23. Forms of support (facts, examples, quotes) A) Evidence. B) Proposition side. C) Reasoning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. 24. When comparing and contrasting a summary and an argument, what is true about their intentions? A) Both aim to persuade the reader to a particular point of view. B) A summary intends to inform, while an argument intends to persuade. C) Both are subjective interpretations of a text. D) A summary intends to persuade, while an argument intends to inform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A summary intends to inform, while an argument intends to persuade. 25. How can you tell if something is an argument? A) It is based on intuition. B) It provides reasons for a conclusion. C) It makes you feel emotional. D) It is a popular opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides reasons for a conclusion. 26. Which of the following statements best describes the potential impact of pathos on an audience? A) It can evoke strong emotions that cloud judgment. B) It ensures that the audience focuses solely on facts and evidence. C) It encourages critical thinking and analysis. D) It diminishes the credibility of the speaker or writer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It can evoke strong emotions that cloud judgment. 27. Choose the evidence that best supports the claim:All adults who are 18 years old should vote. (a) A) A. Voting is guaranteed in the US Constitution. B) Voting is a lot of fun. C) Voting is where you pick your favorites. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Voting is guaranteed in the US Constitution. 28. What Budi told you is not the real reason that he missed his plane to Jakarta. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not argument. 29. What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph? A) To introduce the main idea. B) To ask a question. C) To conclude the paragraph. D) To provide evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main idea. 30. Clear and thorough in its purpose; enough, adequate, plenty A) Sufficient. B) Reasoning. C) Claim. D) Evidence. 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