This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 10 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A statement the author believes to be true and tries to convince the reader is true. A) Supporting detail. B) Claim. C) Procedure. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 2. What sentence from the passage best supports the author's claim that we cannot take water for granted? A) Water is the single most important natural resource on Earth. B) After all, washing your hands takes only ten seconds or so. C) In general, saving water involves changing only a few wasteful habits. D) Most people find that these habits are actually pretty easy to change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Water is the single most important natural resource on Earth. 3. Which of these describes the parts of an argument? A) Claim, evidence and support. B) Evidence and logical appeals. C) Claim, reason, evidence, and counterargument. D) Evidence and emotional appeals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim, reason, evidence, and counterargument. 4. What is the purpose of a counter argument in an essay? A) To support the main thesis. B) To summarize the essay. C) To oppose a point made by the opposite side. D) To introduce new ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To oppose a point made by the opposite side. 5. Drawing a conclusion based on a small sample size; a broad claim based on limited evidence. A) Slippery Slope Fallacy. B) Overgeneralization Fallacy (Hasty Generalization Fallacy). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Overgeneralization Fallacy (Hasty Generalization Fallacy). 6. When the author recognizes the other side of the argument A) Opinion. B) Claim. C) Counterpoint/counterargument. D) Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterpoint/counterargument. 7. Which of the following is the best example of an argument? A) How monkeys survive in the jungle:Five Surprising Facts. B) If you are not playing Fortnite, you should be, because it is the greatest game on the market today. C) Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?. D) I love nachos!!!!!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If you are not playing Fortnite, you should be, because it is the greatest game on the market today. 8. After a hard day of rehearsals, John loves to sit in a quiet meadow where he can hear only the birds. 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. 9. True or False:An argument is a position supported by reasons and evidence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Analyzing Arguments A) The use of emotional language to sway the audience. B) The use of statistics to support a claim. C) The use of anecdotes to illustrate a point. D) The use of logical reasoning to refute a counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The use of logical reasoning to refute a counterargument. 11. Which statement is relevant evidence? A) My family has a computer at home. B) My son loves Star Wars. C) In a recent study, 78% of students like community service. D) I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In a recent study, 78% of students like community service. 12. What are statements that support your opinion A) Audience. B) Opinion. C) Fact. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reason. 13. What is an essential component of an argument that is typically not present in a summary? A) A clear and concise recapitulation of the original text. B) A thesis statement or main claim. C) A neutral point of view. D) A brief overview of the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A thesis statement or main claim. 14. ..... are direct statements from authorities (meaning books, articles, etc.) A) Statistics. B) Examples. C) Observations. D) Quotations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quotations. 15. Carbon monoxide emitted by automobiles directly contributes to A) Water pollution. B) Noise pollution. C) Land pollution. D) Air pollution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Air pollution. 16. Which appeal often plays on a readers or listeners imagination and hope? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 17. Facts, details, examples, or logical reasons (from outside sources) used in writing is known as ..... A) Claim/Theis. B) Reason. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 18. What is the main focus when comparing the development of arguments in texts? A) Organization of claims and evidence. B) Author's personal opinion. C) Length of the text. D) Use of complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organization of claims and evidence. 19. What is the primary purpose of a counterargument in an essay? A) To confuse the reader. B) To strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views. C) To introduce new topics. D) To summarize the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views. 20. What does Reasoning mean? A) A solid and reasonable argument. B) A written response to a claim. C) An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim. D) An opinion you believe in. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim. 21. Southerners talk fast. I was just on the phone with one, and I could barely keep up! A) Slippery Slope Fallacy. B) Overgeneralization Fallacy (Hasty Generalization Fallacy). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Overgeneralization Fallacy (Hasty Generalization Fallacy). 22. Which one is NOT a type of Attention Getter/Hook? A) The purpose of your essay. B) An anecdote. C) A quotation. D) Statistics or Interesting facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The purpose of your essay. 23. A counterclaim is the same as a counterargument. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. Why is it necessary to cite textual evidence? A) To make the text more interesting and engaging. B) To provide additional information about the author's background. C) To summarize the main ideas of the text. D) To support claims or arguments with specific examples from the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To support claims or arguments with specific examples from the text. 25. When comparing arguments, why is it important to consider the evidence provided? A) To ensure the argument is entertaining. B) To verify the argument's credibility. C) To make the argument longer. D) To align with the reader's opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To verify the argument's credibility. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArguments Quiz 1Arguments Quiz 2Arguments Quiz 3Arguments Quiz 4Arguments Quiz 5Arguments Quiz 6Arguments Quiz 7Arguments Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books