This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. What is the definition of RELEVANT? A) A bad storm. B) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered (IMPORTANT). C) A cartwheel. D) Not connected with something. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered (IMPORTANT). 3. 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. 4. Evidence or arguments introduced to counter or refute an opposing point A) Argument. B) Rebuttal. C) Claim. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rebuttal. 5. 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. 6. 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) Ethos. B) Locos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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) Stacking the deck. B) Ad hominem. C) Dogmatism. D) Appeal to false authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to false authority. 14. Evaluate the premise:'All supreme court judges are dishonest. John is a supreme court judge. Therefore, John is dishonest.' Is the conclusion valid? A) No. B) Depends on the situation. C) Yes. D) Maybe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes. 15. Which sentence best demonstrates the use of a transitional phrase in developing an argument? A) A significant increase is shown by the data. B) Data shows an increase. C) The data shows a significant increase. D) Firstly, the data shows a significant increase. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Firstly, the data shows a significant increase. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. Forms of support (facts, examples, quotes) A) Evidence. B) Proposition side. C) Reasoning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. 19. 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. 20. How can you tell if something is an argument? A) It provides reasons for a conclusion. B) It is based on intuition. C) It makes you feel emotional. D) It is a popular opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It provides reasons for a conclusion. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph? A) To introduce the main idea. B) To conclude the paragraph. C) To ask a question. D) To provide evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main idea. 25. Clear and thorough in its purpose; enough, adequate, plenty A) Sufficient. B) Reasoning. C) Evidence. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sufficient. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. What does 'reasonable argument' mean? A) An opinion you believe in. B) A written response to a claim. C) An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim. D) A strong statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim. 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. "A statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows." A) Sound. B) Conclusion. C) Premise. D) Valid. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Premise. 36. 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. 37. 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. 38. 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. 39. 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. 40. 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) Quotation. B) Statistic. C) Opinion. D) Anecdotal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Statistic. 41. 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. 42. 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. 43. What should you do after presenting text evidence? A) Transition to another paragraph. B) Summarize that evidence. C) Move on to another reason. D) Explain how that evidence proves your point. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explain how that evidence proves your point. 44. 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. 45. 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. 46. Which of the following statements could cause an argument? A) "America is known for its diverse culture.". B) "America is a country in North America.". C) "America has 50 states.". D) "America is a wasteful country.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "America is a wasteful country.". 47. 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. 48. 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. 49. In the context of an argument, what is a counterclaim? A) A statement that supports the main claim. B) An unrelated opinion that is not addressed. C) The opposing viewpoint to the main claim. D) A summary of the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The opposing viewpoint to the main claim. 50. What will you use the cons for in your essay? A) To outline your essay. B) To conclude your essay. C) To support your thesis/claim. D) For your counter-arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For your counter-arguments. 51. 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. 52. What is the purpose of referencing line numbers in the argument essay? A) To critique the text's arguments. B) To support the essay with specific evidence. C) To provide additional context for personal opinions. D) To summarize the provided texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To support the essay with specific evidence. 53. 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. 54. 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. 55. Identify which type of fallacy does this conclusion convey."The two courses I took at UF were not very interesting. I don't think its a good university." 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). 56. What are the two main components of an argument? A) Introduction and conclusion. B) Explanation and result. C) Premises and conclusion. D) Reasons and evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Premises and conclusion. 57. Which persuasive technique uses strong feelings rather than facts to persuade? A) Loaded language. B) Testimonial. C) Bandwagon appeal. D) Appeal to emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to emotion. 58. Which of these is NOT part of an argument? A) Evidence. B) Convince. C) Counterclaim. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convince. 59. Claim refers to the writers position on an issue. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 60. I have been wrangling cattle since before you were old enough to tie your own shoes. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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