This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 19 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What distinguishes an argument from an explanation? A) An argument supports a conclusion. B) An argument provides entertainment. C) An explanation cannot be disputed. D) An explanation is always true. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An argument supports a conclusion. 2. What is the role of a counterargument in an argumentative essay? A) To provide a summary of the main points. B) To confuse the reader. C) To strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views. D) To introduce new evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views. 3. The speaker's reason for creating the text; what they want the audience to think or do as a result of reading/viewing the text. A) Purpose. B) Occasion. C) Rhetorical Situation. D) Subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Purpose. 4. What is the name of the following format of logical argument?If A, then B. If B, then CTherefore, if A then C. A) Modus Tollens. B) Law of Syllogism. C) Modus Ponens. D) Disjunctive Syllogism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Law of Syllogism. 5. Tradition and folklore contain a large number of fallacious beliefs. For example, many widespread and popular beliefs such as "Don't swim for an hour after eating, " "You should rub snow on frost bite, " "Reading in the dark will ruin your eyes, " "You can catch cold from being chilled, " and "The more you cut your hair, the faster it will grow" are not true. A) Argument. B) Non-argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-argument. 6. Peanut butter is a terrific snack. A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 7. What should your thesis statement include, and in what order? A) The reasons why. B) Concession, thesis, reasons. C) Concession, reasons, thesis. D) A Concession. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Concession, thesis, reasons. 8. True or False:You should begin the introduction paragraph with broad (large) statements and end with specifics. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Explain what the evidence proves A) Counterclaim. B) Explanations. C) Conclusion. D) Reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explanations. 10. What is the role of 'Rebuttal' in the body paragraph of an argumentative essay? A) To provide the main idea and restate the supporting reason. B) To offer textual evidence and examples. C) To explain the details and topic sentence. D) To conclude with statements that refute the counter-argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To conclude with statements that refute the counter-argument. 11. What is the generic structure of the Analytical Exposition text? A) Identification-Description. B) Thesis-Arguments-Recommendation. C) Orientation-Events-Reorientation. D) Thesis-Arguments-Reiteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thesis-Arguments-Reiteration. 12. The attitude of the speaker/author toward their subject. A) Rhetorical Situation. B) Exigence. C) Tone. D) Persona. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tone. 13. What does 'Commentary' in the body paragraph of an argumentative essay refer to? A) The main idea and the supporting reason. B) Textual evidence such as facts and statistics. C) An explanation of the details and topic sentence. D) Concluding statements in refutation of the counter-argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An explanation of the details and topic sentence. 14. What part of an argument explains why a counterclaim is incorrect? A) Rebuttal. B) Reasoning. C) Claim. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rebuttal. 15. " ..... I went to buy a used car. The man trying to sell me the car talked only about how wonderful the car was. After I bought the car, another man tried to sell me an extended warranty by pointing out all the things that could break down." What fallacy has been committed by the salesmen? A) Appeal to false authority. B) Stacking the deck. C) Dogmatism. D) Ad hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stacking the deck. 16. Author's bias is best defined as ..... A) When the author is either in favor, against, or remains neutral when explaining his or her claim. B) When the author recognizes the opposing side of an argument. C) When the author cites research studies. D) When the author provides an expert testimony to support his or her claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When the author is either in favor, against, or remains neutral when explaining his or her claim. 17. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of pathos? A) Imagine the joy of owning a home where your family can grow. B) Our product is the best because experts say so. C) This method is the most efficient according to research. D) The data clearly shows a 20% increase in sales. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Imagine the joy of owning a home where your family can grow. 18. What are some examples of evidence that can be used in an argument text? A) Anecdotes, fictional tales, a joke or advice from the neighbor. B) Stories, statistics, facts, quotes or expert advice. C) Pictures, videos, pranks as well as youtube videos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stories, statistics, facts, quotes or expert advice. 19. What is meant by the arguments? A) The language choice used by the author to support their arguments. B) The introductory sentence used by an author. C) Main points used by an editor to support their world view. D) Main points used by an author to support their contention. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Main points used by an author to support their contention. 20. In analyzing an issue and developing an argument, the following may be included as supporting evidence EXCEPT; A) DIARIES. B) ANALYSES. C) IN-DEPTH STUDIES. D) CURRENT ISSUES. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DIARIES. 21. P1. If it is permissible to kill animals for food, then causing unnecessary harm is permissible.P2. Causing unnecessary harm is not permissible.C. Therefore, it is not permissible to kill animals for food. A) Valid. B) Invalid. C) Inductive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Valid. 22. VIEWPOINTS PRESENTEDhas a single-minded goal-get what the writer wants. It is based on the writer's personal conviction that his way of thinking is the only sensible one. Consequently, the writer's viewpoint is typically the only one presented. A) Argumentative. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 23. In the context of analyzing arguments, what does the term 'fallacy' refer to? A) A well-structured argument. B) A strong supporting argument. C) A misleading or unsound argument. D) An emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A misleading or unsound argument. 24. Which one of the following have we NOT covered in LSAT prep? Yet ..... A) Carlos. B) Non Argument Questions. C) Assumption Family Questions. D) Argument Based Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non Argument Questions. 25. What is the name of the following format of logical argument?Either A or B.Not A.Therefore B. A) Disjunctive Syllogism. B) Modus Ponens. C) Modus Tollens. D) Law of Syllogism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disjunctive Syllogism. 26. There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them? A) Thesis, Lead, Hook. B) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. C) Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 27. Which of the following statements best describes the role of pathos in persuasive communication? A) It appeals to the audience's sense of logic and reason. B) It strengthens the credibility of the argument. C) It influences the audience's emotions to support a particular viewpoint. D) It relies solely on statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It influences the audience's emotions to support a particular viewpoint. 28. What is emotional appeal? A) A message that creates strong feelings to make a point. B) An appeal of to the sense of smell. C) A statement of details and evidence. D) A statement of factual evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A message that creates strong feelings to make a point. 29. What is the role of counterarguments in assessing the strength of an argument? A) Counterarguments are important for testing the validity and robustness of the original argument by considering opposing viewpoints and potential weaknesses. B) Counterarguments have no impact on the original argument. C) Counterarguments are only used to distract from the main argument. D) Counterarguments always weaken the original argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterarguments are important for testing the validity and robustness of the original argument by considering opposing viewpoints and potential weaknesses. 30. Air Jordan's are the coolest shoes on the market. A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. ← 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