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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. I think we can trust James to keep his promise. He's never broken a promise he's made to me in the past. A) Inductive Argument. B) Deductive Argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inductive Argument. 2. The beginning of a piece of writing, stating what the overall argumentative claim will be. A) Introduction. B) Body Paragraoh. C) Claim. D) Detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 3. A piece of writing that attempts to convince the reader that the author's point of view is correct is ..... A) Argumentative. B) Explanatory. C) Narrative. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argumentative. 4. What is a synonym for claim? A) Problem. B) Argument or position. C) Evidence or proof. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argument or position. 5. $_{Claim:Drake is a talented musician}$$^{What type of evidence is ..... }$Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide. A) Example. B) Fact and/or Statistic. C) Personal Belief. D) Expert Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fact and/or Statistic. 6. Lesson 1 of LMS LSAT Prep covered A) Flaws. B) Main Point. C) Assumptions. D) Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Main Point. 7. The Warriors won the NBA championship this year which makes them the best team in the National Basketball Association. A) Claim. B) Reason. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reason. 8. An enterprise must behave as a good citizen is an example of its responsibility towards A) Consumers. B) Community. C) Workers. D) Owners. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Community. 9. An argument with only pathos is weak because it A) Stands on what moves people the most, emotions. B) Challenges the idea that arguments need to be credible. C) Does not stand on reasons that are supported by evidence. D) Emotions are weak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Does not stand on reasons that are supported by evidence. 10. WHEN the speaker delivers his/her message. This should be the most critical or opportunistic moment to speak. REMEMBER, the speaker is trying to change a belief, idea, or action in THIS moment. This includes the exigence and element of Kairos. A) Exigence. B) Pathos. C) Occasion. D) Audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Occasion. 11. What is the importance of revising an argument? A) To make it longer. B) To ensure clarity and strength. C) To add more opinions. D) To change the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure clarity and strength. 12. Sound evidence is ..... A) Evidence that can be doubted. B) Evidence that relates to the topic. C) Evidence that is heard by the intended audience. D) Evidence that cannot be doubted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence that cannot be doubted. 13. Before taking a stance on a debatable topic, you should consider the evidence on both the pro and con sides. What is a synonym of the word stance? A) Position. B) Point. C) Having good posture. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Position. 14. If you want the motion-sensing feature to work, you have to install the software first. 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. 15. Which of the following best describes 'evidence' in an argumentative context? A) A fact or example that supports a claim. B) A statement that explains the reasoning. C) A summary of the argument. D) A counterargument to the main point. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A fact or example that supports a claim. 16. What is the primary purpose of analyzing arguments in a text? A) To identify the author's main claim and supporting evidence. B) To summarize the text's content. C) To critique the author's writing style. D) To entertain the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To identify the author's main claim and supporting evidence. 17. Both reasoning and evidence help support an argument. Reasoning is more ..... while evidence is more ..... A) Specific; general. B) General; specific. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) General; specific. 18. Rhetoric questions require you to do which of the following? A) Analyze Word Choice. B) Analyze Text Structure. C) Analyze Point of View. D) Analyze Purpose & Arguments. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 19. While many countries in the European Union have adopted the Euro, the only Scandinavian country that has adopted it is Finland. Therefore, Sweden does not use the Euro as its currency. A) Inductive Argument. B) Deductive Argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Deductive Argument. 20. Which of the following can explain the need for pollution control? A) Cost savings. B) Reduced risk of liability. C) Reduction of health hazards. D) All of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of them. 21. When you address and challenge a claim by disapproving it A) Key idea. B) Rebuttal. C) Detail. D) Counter Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rebuttal. 22. What is a claim or proposition? A) The author's discussion of why the opponent is incorrect. B) Proposing to someone in order to have them agree with you. C) The author's discussion about the negative parts. D) The author's main point about an issue, often based on a premise, a general principle on which most people can agree. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The author's main point about an issue, often based on a premise, a general principle on which most people can agree. 23. True or False? Evidence and reasoning are the same thing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. The manager thinks that his way is the "right" way. Any feedback on his proposal is considered negative and he would immediately attempt to devise ways to bring that person around to his (correct) point of view. Which fallacy does the manager commit? A) Stacking the deck. B) Ad hominem. C) Appeal to false authority. D) Dogmatism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dogmatism. 25. Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing the argument essay? A) Identify each source referenced by text number and line number. B) Establish a clear claim and distinguish it from opposing claims. C) Maintain an informal style of writing. D) Follow the conventions of standard written English. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintain an informal style of writing. 26. What is meant by tone A) Tone refers to how much sarcasm is used by the writer. B) Tone refers to the voice or attitude of the writer. C) Tone refers to the colour used in an image. D) Tone refers to the attitude the writer has towards their target audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tone refers to the voice or attitude of the writer. 27. Why is it important to analyze a text for evidence? A) To identify the author's personal opinion. B) To evaluate the writing style and tone of the author. C) To summarize the main points of the text. D) To determine the validity and reliability of the information provided. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To determine the validity and reliability of the information provided. 28. What do you call any material that serves to prove a claim? A) Claim. B) Support. C) Rebuttal. D) Counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Support. 29. What is an appeal to emotions called? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 30. Which sentence structure is most effective for presenting an argument? A) Using long, complex sentences with multiple clauses. B) Using short, simple sentences. C) Using a mix of sentence lengths for clarity and emphasis. D) Using only rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using a mix of sentence lengths for clarity and emphasis. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArguments Quiz 1Arguments Quiz 2Arguments Quiz 3Arguments Quiz 4Arguments Quiz 5Arguments Quiz 6Arguments Quiz 8Arguments Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books