This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 10 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which question should a writer ask to check the relevance of a piece of evidence to their claim? A) Does this fact directly support my claim?. B) Is this the most dramatic quote I have?. C) Did I first see this on social media?. D) Is this evidence the longest paragraph available?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Does this fact directly support my claim?. 2. Which paragraphs come after the introduction? A) Conclusion. B) Body. C) Counterargument. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body. 3. What connects evidence to a claim in an argument? A) Reasoning. B) More evidence. C) Another claim. D) Examples only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reasoning. 4. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on logic and reasoning? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 5. What does the passage imply about femininity and the perception of women who do not conform to it? A) They are admired for their courage. B) They are seen as confident individuals. C) They risk losing the attention and approval of men. D) They are celebrated for their independence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They risk losing the attention and approval of men. 6. Evaluate the effectiveness of the following rebuttal: "While consumers are responsible, fast food companies create demand with extensive advertising targeting children." What makes this rebuttal strong? A) It introduces a new claim. B) It shifts the blame entirely to consumers. C) It acknowledges consumer responsibility but highlights the role of advertising. D) It ignores the counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It acknowledges consumer responsibility but highlights the role of advertising. 7. Which component of the classical template is similar to a contemporary introduction? A) Narration. B) Partition. C) Exordium. D) Peroration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exordium. 8. Which of the following best describes the structure of a cause-and-effect text? A) The text presents a problem and then offers solutions. B) The text describes events in the order they happened. C) The text explains reasons why something happened and the results of it. D) The text compares and contrasts two or more things. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The text explains reasons why something happened and the results of it. 9. "Everyone supports this law, so it must be right." This statement is an example of which fallacy? A) Bandwagon. B) Ad hominem. C) False cause. D) Slippery slope. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon. 10. How do you support a claim in an argument? A) Use evidence and reasoning to back up your claim. B) Make a personal anecdote the main focus. C) Ignore the opposing viewpoints entirely. D) Use vague statements without any details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use evidence and reasoning to back up your claim. 11. Student C made the claim, "Novels and textbooks should be completely replaced by iPads and online resources." Which of the following is an example of an appropriate counterclaim the student might make? A) IPads do not have fun games pre-installed on them. B) Excessive reading on a computer screen can possibly damage eyesight. C) Some student do not need to use textbooks for studying. D) Some students would rather play video games than read a novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Excessive reading on a computer screen can possibly damage eyesight. 12. Which source is most reliable for building a research-based argument about teen health trends? A) A peer-reviewed public health journal article from 2023. B) A personal blog post by a high school student. C) A Wikipedia entry edited yesterday. D) A short social media video summarizing a headline. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A peer-reviewed public health journal article from 2023. 13. Where do arguments usually state a main claim? A) Toward the end of the introduction. B) At the beginning of body paragraphs. C) Within body paragraphs. D) At the end of the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Toward the end of the introduction. 14. Which statement is a counterclaim to "Homework helps students learn" ? A) "Homework allows students to practice skills.". B) "Some students do not have time for homework due to other responsibilities.". C) "Teachers assign homework to reinforce lessons.". D) "Homework is a common part of school.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Some students do not have time for homework due to other responsibilities.". 15. Which of the following is NOT an effective claim for a persuasive essay about computer use at school? A) Students need to learn computer literacy to be productive in the real world. B) Technology helps students get more involved in their learning and opens up more possibilities for the projects students can create. C) Over 60% of parents support the use of computers at school. D) Schools should move all of their textbooks to online resources for students. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Schools should move all of their textbooks to online resources for students. 16. The connection of the grounds back to the claim A) Argument. B) Repetition. C) Warrant. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Warrant. 17. It is the careful application of reason in the determination of whether a claim is true. A) Argument. B) Critical Thinking. C) Claim. D) Issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critical Thinking. 18. Integrate information from a table showing the nutritional content of various foods with a text discussing healthy eating habits. A) The table shows that some foods are high in nutrients, which supports the text's discussion on healthy eating habits. B) The table shows that all foods have the same nutritional content, contradicting the text. C) The table is unrelated to the text. D) The table shows that no foods are nutritious, which supports the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The table shows that some foods are high in nutrients, which supports the text's discussion on healthy eating habits. 19. Reading regularly improves vocabulary. This is because exposure to diverse texts introduces new words and reinforces understanding of familiar ones. Therefore, if you want to enhance your word knowledge, you should make reading a habit.The word 'Therefore' signals: A) A result. B) A contrast. C) An unrelated point. D) A question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A result. 20. What is an argument element that includes only an opponent's claim? A) Evidence. B) Counter Assertion. C) Counter Argument. D) Response to counter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counter Assertion. 21. Multiple-Choice Questions-Which sequence best matches the Rogerian argument structure? A) Claim $\rightarrow$ Evidence $\rightarrow$ Counterargument $\rightarrow$ Conclusion. B) Introduction $\rightarrow$ Opposing View $\rightarrow$ Your View $\rightarrow$ Compromise. C) Hook $\rightarrow$ Thesis $\rightarrow$ Body $\rightarrow$ Conclusion. D) Claim $\rightarrow$ Grounds $\rightarrow$ Warrant $\rightarrow$ Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction $\rightarrow$ Opposing View $\rightarrow$ Your View $\rightarrow$ Compromise. 22. Identify the text structure used in a passage that explains the similarities and differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. A) Cause and effect. B) Problem and solution. C) Sequence/Process. D) Compare and contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compare and contrast. 23. Where do arguments give evidence to support the claim and reasons? A) Toward the end of the introduction. B) At the beginning of body paragraphs. C) Within body paragraphs. D) At the end of the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Within body paragraphs. 24. If the conclusion of an argument is true, that means the argument was: A) Valid. B) Sound. C) Cannot say based on the information given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cannot say based on the information given. 25. Which of the following shows bias? A) "Research shows that both reading and math are important.". B) "Only people who read are smart.". C) "Some students prefer science over history.". D) "The test results were published in a scientific journal.". 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