This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 21 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to the learning material, in what order should the supporting reasons be presented in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay? A) In order of importance. B) Randomly. C) In the same order as stated in the thesis/claim. D) In reverse order of the thesis/claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In the same order as stated in the thesis/claim. 2. Arshi and Amita are same in height, weight, hair texture, complexion. Both study philosophy in SIES college. Both live at Mulund in MIG colony. Both stay on the third floor of A wing. Arshi is a good singer and plays table tennis. Thus, Amita must be a good singer and plays table tennis. Identify the argument. A) Inductive. B) Deductive. C) Symbolic. D) Dont know. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inductive. 3. In academic writing, this is usually a main idea, often called a "claim" or "thesis statement, " backed up with evidence that supports the idea. A) CONCEPT. B) QUESTION. C) RESEARCH. D) ARGUMENT. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ARGUMENT. 4. If you don't listen to radio talk shows, you really should, because it gives you a chance to reassure yourself that a great many people out there are much stupider than you are. A) Argument. B) Non-argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 5. How does evidence enhance an argument in an essay? A) It confuses the reader. B) It provides support and credibility to the argument. C) It makes the essay longer. D) It distracts from the main point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides support and credibility to the argument. 6. Which fallacy is committed when the attack or thrust is directed, not at the conclusion, but at person who defends the conclusion in dispute? A) Ad hominem. B) Appeal to false authority. C) Dogmatism. D) Stacking the deck. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ad hominem. 7. Appeals from ..... require a petition for writ of cert. A) District courts. B) Circuit courts. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Circuit courts. 8. CJ's ..... of being the best wrestler ever may be a claim that he can actually back up with proof. A) Support. B) Purpose. C) Inequality. D) Proposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proposition. 9. This term refers to the diversionary tactic of switching the argument from the issue at hand to the character of the other speaker; Latin for "against the man" A) Ad populum. B) Appeal to false authority. C) Ad hominem. D) Circular reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ad hominem. 10. Why is it important to use persuasive language in hortatory exposition? A) Persuasive language is crucial in hortatory exposition to sway the audience towards a specific course of action or belief. B) Hortatory exposition should rely solely on factual information, not persuasion. C) Persuasive language in hortatory exposition can confuse the audience. D) Using persuasive language in hortatory exposition is unnecessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive language is crucial in hortatory exposition to sway the audience towards a specific course of action or belief. 11. The writer's position on an issue or problem is called A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) Counterargument. D) Reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 12. An author's ..... is shown in his or her attitude toward the subject of his or her story. A) Mood. B) Tone. C) Analyze. D) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tone. 13. Author's ..... is as easy as PIE A) Cake. B) Reason. C) Purpose. D) Options. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Purpose. 14. What is the first thing you put in the introduction of an argumentative essay? A) Argument. B) Three reasons. C) Hook. D) Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. 15. Which of these are benefits of using a list or outline, instead of writing out your closing argument: A) You can easily add new points as evidence comes in during trial. B) You can easily remove points as evidence comes in during trial. C) It sounds less rehearsed when you argue to the jury. D) All of these. E) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 16. GOALThe writer aims to get the reader to agree with him/his perspective. A) Argumentative. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 17. Discuss the role of evidence in analytical exposition. A) Evidence in analytical exposition is irrelevant and should be omitted. B) Evidence in analytical exposition provides factual support for arguments and enhances credibility. C) Evidence in analytical exposition is only used to confuse the audience. D) Evidence in analytical exposition is optional and does not impact the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence in analytical exposition provides factual support for arguments and enhances credibility. 18. Flaw passages that contain conditional logic are overwhelmingly A) Necessary vs. Sufficient. B) Sampling. C) Causal. D) Ad Hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Necessary vs. Sufficient. 19. BONUSI wrote an article telling you that you need to buy a fidget spinner or else you will never be able to concentrate in class again. I will only tell you the importance of getting one and how it will make your school life better.Will my article be persuasive or argumentative? A) Persuasive. B) Argumentative. C) Neither. D) Both. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive. 20. Which of these are true. A) The jury's job is to relate the evidence to the jury instructions. B) Good closing arguments help jurors relate the evidence to the jury instructions. C) Both of these. D) Neither of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both of these. 21. The Warriors are the best NBA team. A) Claim. B) Reason. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 22. Why is logic or emotion is used in written arguments? A) To persuade readers. B) To make readers think. C) To make it interesting. D) To give a fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To persuade readers. 23. True or false:A good argument is supported by your opinion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. What role does 'reasoning' play in an argument? A) It provides the main claim of the argument. B) It offers evidence to support the claim. C) It explains how the evidence supports the claim. D) It introduces the topic to the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It explains how the evidence supports the claim. 25. At least ..... piece(s) of evidence are needed to make a claim sufficient. A) 4. B) 1. C) 2. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2. ← 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