This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 3 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to the author, how does femininity change with time and experience? A) It becomes more rigid and unchanging. B) It remains consistent across generations. C) It is nostalgic and rooted in the past. D) It adapts and evolves with the times. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is nostalgic and rooted in the past. 2. Summarize the main idea of a text that describes the historical development of the internet. A) The internet is a modern invention. B) The internet has evolved significantly since its inception. C) Many people use the internet daily. D) The internet is important for communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The internet has evolved significantly since its inception. 3. Which component of the classical template might be spread throughout the entire composition? A) Exordium. B) Narration. C) Partition. D) Peroration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Narration. 4. Summarize the main idea of a documentary that shows the impact of climate change on polar bears through interviews and visual footage. A) Polar bears are endangered. B) Climate change is affecting polar bears' habitat and survival. C) Interviews are a good way to gather information. D) Visual footage is effective in documentaries. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Climate change is affecting polar bears' habitat and survival. 5. What is the main purpose of an argument's claim? A) To provide evidence. B) To state the main idea being argued. C) To give examples. D) To conclude the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To state the main idea being argued. 6. What term is used to describe the evidence, data, or reasoning of an argument? A) Conditions of Rebuttal. B) Grounds. C) Modal Qualifier. D) Warrants. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grounds. 7. The area of the argument where the speaker focuses on presenting his or her claim after revealing what others have said about the topic at hand A) Exordium. B) So What?. C) Partition. D) Refutation. E) Background. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Partition. 8. What is the argument element that states an opponent's claim and their reasoning? A) Main Conclusion. B) Counter Assertion. C) Counter Argument. D) Response to Counter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counter Argument. 9. What logical fallacy is being committed here? Statement: "My favorite influencer says climate change isn't real, so it must be a hoax." A) Slippery Slope. B) Appeal to Doubtful Authority. C) False Dilemma / Either-Or Fallacy. D) Ad Hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to Doubtful Authority. 10. Integrate information from a graph showing the rise in global temperatures with a text discussing the causes of climate change. A) The graph shows that global temperatures are rising, which supports the text's discussion on the causes of climate change. B) The graph shows that global temperatures are stable, contradicting the text. C) The graph is unrelated to the text. D) The graph shows a decrease in global temperatures, which supports the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The graph shows that global temperatures are rising, which supports the text's discussion on the causes of climate change. 11. Student A had to write a persuasive essay about the use of computers for school/homework. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make? A) Some students use computers to do their homework. B) Microsoft computers are used by some students to do their homework. C) Computers are the most effective way for students to do homework. D) Computers are a technological tool. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Computers are the most effective way for students to do homework. 12. What does perspective mean? A) Point of view. B) Vision. C) Rebuttal. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Point of view. 13. In an argumentative essay, a claim is something that is A) Asserted to be false. B) Proved false only. C) Asserted to be true. D) Proved either true or false. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asserted to be true. 14. Your conclusion should include ..... A) A hook. B) New evidence. C) A counterargument. D) A call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A call to action. 15. What should you do in your topic sentence? A) Support your reason with facts or examples. B) Introduce one reason. C) Tell how the evidence supports your claim. D) Wrap up the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduce one reason. 16. Facts, statistics, and quotes are all types of ..... A) Evidence. B) Reasons. C) Reasoning. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. 17. What comes second in an introduction? A) Hook. B) Thesis. C) Background. D) Reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Background. 18. An early human history invention that impacts us today is soap because it improves hygienic conditions in hospitals and prevents the spread of illnesses. A) Informational. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informational. 19. All birds have wings, and all angels have wings. Therefore, angels are birds. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Contains a non sequitur. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contains a non sequitur. 20. Germany is a country on the Northern hemisphere, and all countries on the Northern hemisphere are rich. Therefore, Germany is rich. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Is neither valid nor sound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is valid reasoning. 21. What question do 'Warrants' answer in an argument? A) What's your proof?. B) What are you arguing?. C) Why does your evidence support your claim?. D) Just how sure are you?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Why does your evidence support your claim?. 22. Which of these is NOT typically part of an argument's structure? A) Evidence. B) Claim. C) Entertainment. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Entertainment. 23. The following verbs should be used with which part of the structure:confirms, supports, rationalizes A) Exordium & Background. B) Partition. C) Confirmation. D) Refutation. E) So What. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confirmation. 24. In the classical template, what is the role of the partition? A) To conclude the argument. B) To forecast the principal claim and manner of argument. C) To provide background information. D) To refute the opponent's arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To forecast the principal claim and manner of argument. 25. How does the conclusion tie together an argument? A) The conclusion introduces new evidence to support the argument. B) The conclusion elaborates on the background information of the topic. C) The conclusion ties together an argument by summarizing the main points and reinforcing the overall claim. D) The conclusion presents a counterargument to challenge the claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The conclusion ties together an argument by summarizing the main points and reinforcing the overall claim. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArgument Structure Quiz 1Argument Structure Quiz 2Argument Structure Quiz 4Argument Structure Quiz 5Argument Structure Quiz 6Argument Structure Quiz 7Argument Structure Quiz 8Argument Structure Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books