This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Hundreds of people have been arrested in the demonstrations 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. 2. I just sat there dripping and panting, like a tired old dog.-Flush 189 (a) A) A. simile. B) Metaphor. C) Alliteration. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. simile. 3. What should be analyzed to understand the structure of an argument? A) The author's biography. B) The sequence of claims and evidence. C) The font size used. D) The publication date. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sequence of claims and evidence. 4. What does 'reasonable argument' mean? A) An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim. B) A strong statement. C) A written response to a claim. D) An opinion you believe in. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim. 5. Albert is angry with me so he probably won't be willing to help me wash the dishes. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 6. True or False:You identify the claim first when reading an argument A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. It is to influence your audience's attitudes, beliefs, values, or judgments. For example, the prosecuting lawyer would attempt to persuade the jury during this speech that the prisoner was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A) Propaganda. B) Persuasive speech. C) Persuasive essay. D) Call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive speech. 8. Which of the following best defines a claim in an argumentative essay? A) A humorous anecdote to engage the reader. B) A statement that can be argued and supported with evidence. C) A list of unrelated facts and figures. D) A detailed description of a character. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A statement that can be argued and supported with evidence. 9. When an ad or commercial uses a real-life example that causes you to feel ..... it is appealing to A) Your sense of reason. B) Your emotions. C) Your memory. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Your emotions. 10. "A statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows." A) Valid. B) Sound. C) Conclusion. D) Premise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Premise. 11. In the paragraph below, which of the sentences is the author's CLAIM? A) Sentence 5. B) Sentence 3. C) Sentence 6. D) Sentence 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sentence 5. 12. What does position mean? A) Using logical thought to determine something. B) The point of view of the author. C) Important and related to the topic. D) To judge the worth of something. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The point of view of the author. 13. What is the goal of persuasive writing? A) To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point. B) To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent. C) To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic. D) To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is the only valid point. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic. 14. Which one is an example of a counterargument? A) My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are. B) I need a larger allowance. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are. 15. Which type of evidence is used in the following example:A credible national survey found that 75 percent of households believe that CleanUp can handle tough stains better than the other leading brands. A) Anecdotal. B) Statistic. C) Quotation. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Statistic. 16. True or False:An argument always needs evidence . A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. I hear you've been diagnosed with Lyme disease. You should go to the doctor and get some antibiotics for it. When Saheed was given antibiotics for his Lyme disease, his symptoms cleared up in a few weeks. The same happened with Arquelina when she had it. A) Inductive Argument. B) Deductive Argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inductive Argument. 18. What should you do after presenting text evidence? A) Explain how that evidence proves your point. B) Summarize that evidence. C) Transition to another paragraph. D) Move on to another reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Explain how that evidence proves your point. 19. What is the role of evidence in an argument? A) To present the main idea. B) To refute the counterclaim. C) To support the claim with facts and data. D) To explain the reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To support the claim with facts and data. 20. The people that will be affected by this topic or read your essay A) Evidence. B) Your teacher. C) Audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Audience. 21. Which of the following statements could cause an argument? A) "America has 50 states.". B) "America is a country in North America.". C) "America is a wasteful country.". D) "America is known for its diverse culture.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "America is a wasteful country.". 22. When writers make arguments, they are trying to get readers to agree with them. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Claim:All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive. Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above? A) You will learn another language. B) Learning another foreign language is a waste of time. C) There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school. D) Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills. 24. In the context of an argument, what is a counterclaim? A) The opposing viewpoint to the main claim. B) An unrelated opinion that is not addressed. C) A statement that supports the main claim. D) A summary of the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The opposing viewpoint to the main claim. 25. What will you use the cons for in your essay? A) To outline your essay. B) To conclude your essay. C) For your counter-arguments. D) To support your thesis/claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For your counter-arguments. 26. Which of the following is not a persuasive technique? A) Bandwagon appeal. B) Testimonial. C) Hyperbole. D) Random guessing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Random guessing. 27. What is the purpose of referencing line numbers in the argument essay? A) To summarize the provided texts. B) To provide additional context for personal opinions. C) To critique the text's arguments. D) To support the essay with specific evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To support the essay with specific evidence. 28. First I washed the dishes and then I dried them. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not argument. 29. The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. A) Claim. B) Reason. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 30. A claim is something is ..... A) A verb. B) Something you will try and prove. C) Objective. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Something you will try and prove. ← 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