This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 5 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is correctly structured? A) Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face; therefore, facial tattoos can greatly hinder job opportunities. B) Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face because facial tattoos can greatly hinder job opportunities. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face because facial tattoos can greatly hinder job opportunities. 2. Student A is writing a paper arguing that UVA is harder to get into than USC. Which of the following would be an appropriate REASON? A) USC accepts less students per year than UVA. B) The average UVA student has higher grades than the average USC student. C) More high school students apply to USC than do UVA. D) More high school students apply to USC than do UVA. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The average UVA student has higher grades than the average USC student. 3. Which of the following is an appropriate claim for the essay topic "Is video gaming good or bad?" A) Violent video games have negative effects on young children. B) Many video games are available online. C) Skyrim is the best adventure game. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Violent video games have negative effects on young children. 4. The form of argumentative appeal that is based on an appeal to common sense, reason, and/or logic. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 5. Explain what a claim is and provide an example. A) A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or factual. For example, 'Eating fruits and vegetables every day can improve overall health.'. B) A claim is a type of payment made by an insurance company to cover a loss or damage. C) A claim is a type of bird that is native to South America. D) A claim is a type of legal document used to transfer ownership of property. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or factual. For example, 'Eating fruits and vegetables every day can improve overall health.'. 6. A claim is notUn reclamo no es A) A statement of opinion. B) A statement of fact. C) A statement in response to a topic or question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A statement of fact. 7. Which part of an argument connects the parts of the argument and answers the question, "Why does your evidence support your claim?" A) Backing. B) Claims. C) Warrants. D) Grounds. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Warrants. 8. What should you do after stating textual evidence? A) Transition to another idea or subclaim. B) Explain how the evidence supports your claim. C) Discuss why others' opinions or arguments are incorrect. D) Review your main points or subclaims. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain how the evidence supports your claim. 9. All birds lay eggs, as do ducks. Therefore, ducks are birds. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Is neither valid nor sound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Is neither valid nor sound. 10. The area(s) of the argument that support the claim presented by the speaker A) Exordium. B) Confirmation. C) So What. D) Refutation. E) Background. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Confirmation. 11. True or False? The statement below could be a claim for the essay topic "Why is it important for students to play sports?" Many students in middle school play sports after classes across the United States. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. Read the claim.CLAIM:Wind power is a clean, harmless form of energy.Which statement is a counterclaim to this claim? A) Wind turbines create less pollution than fossil fuels. B) Wind turbines do not work when the wind is not blowing. C) Wind turbines can harm or kill birds and bats. D) Wind turbines are a more efficient form of energy than solar panels. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wind turbines can harm or kill birds and bats. 13. How does the author describe femininity during her adolescence and maturity? A) She found it to be a source of joy and self-expression. B) She considered it a challenge that conflicted with her ambitions. C) She embraced femininity with open arms. D) She thought it was an essential part of her identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She considered it a challenge that conflicted with her ambitions. 14. Student B is making an argument that students should be allowed to purchase coffee in the school cafeteria. Which of the following would be an appropriate REASON? A) Students who drink caffeine perform better in school. B) Coffee is available in many forms and flavors. C) Many parents allow their children to drink coffee at home. D) Caffeine consumption can lead to health problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Students who drink caffeine perform better in school. 15. School should be allowed to conduct random locker searches because it allows schools to maintain student safety and the lockers are on school property A) Informational. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 16. A statement of opinion that needs to be proven in order to show that it is true A) Fact. B) Claim. C) Evidence. D) Subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 17. Student C is making an argument that Physical Education class should be required every year from K-12. Which of the following would be an appropriate REASON? A) College acceptance does not require Physical Education class credit. B) Exercise increases brain function, which could positively affect students in other classes. C) Core subjects such as math, English, science, and history are more important. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exercise increases brain function, which could positively affect students in other classes. 18. Which of the following comes first in a body paragraph? A) Evidence. B) Topic sentence. C) Explanation. D) Concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic sentence. 19. A student argues, "If we let students eat snacks in class, soon they'll demand full meals and TVs too!" Which fallacy does this demonstrate, and what is its flaw? A) Slippery slope-it exaggerates the consequences without evidence. B) Red herring-it distracts from the topic. C) Bandwagon-it pressures others to agree. D) Hasty generalization-it uses too few examples. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slippery slope-it exaggerates the consequences without evidence. 20. Provide an example of evidence that can be used to support a claim. A) Rumors. B) Personal opinion. C) Anecdotal evidence. D) Statistics, research findings, expert testimony, or documented observations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Statistics, research findings, expert testimony, or documented observations. 21. Which of the following best summarizes the structure of an argument? A) Claim, supporting claim, evidence, counterclaim, conclusion. B) Introduction, body, conclusion. C) Fact, opinion, summary. D) Question, answer, explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim, supporting claim, evidence, counterclaim, conclusion. 22. In an introduction paragraph you should ..... A) Provide evidence. B) Present your claim. C) Acknowledge and refute the other side. D) Wrap up and call the reader to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Present your claim. 23. What is the importance of a clear topic sentence? A) It summarizes the entire essay. B) It provides a conclusion for the paragraph. C) It lists all the supporting details. D) The importance of a clear topic sentence is that it establishes the main idea of a paragraph, aiding reader comprehension and coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The importance of a clear topic sentence is that it establishes the main idea of a paragraph, aiding reader comprehension and coherence. 24. Multiple-Choice Questions-Which argument structure is most focused on breaking an argument into parts to analyze real-world reasoning? A) Aristotelian. B) Rogerian. C) Toulmin. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Toulmin. 25. Which of the following is NOT evidence: A) Warrants/ reasoning. B) Quote from an expert. C) Statistic(s) from a credible source. D) Information from a reliable source. 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