This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 23 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the role of 'Rebuttal' in the body paragraph of an argumentative essay? A) To provide the main idea and restate the supporting reason. B) To offer textual evidence and examples. C) To explain the details and topic sentence. D) To conclude with statements that refute the counter-argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To conclude with statements that refute the counter-argument. 2. What is the generic structure of the Analytical Exposition text? A) Orientation-Events-Reorientation. B) Thesis-Arguments-Reiteration. C) Thesis-Arguments-Recommendation. D) Identification-Description. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis-Arguments-Reiteration. 3. The attitude of the speaker/author toward their subject. A) Tone. B) Persona. C) Exigence. D) Rhetorical Situation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tone. 4. What does 'Commentary' in the body paragraph of an argumentative essay refer to? A) The main idea and the supporting reason. B) Textual evidence such as facts and statistics. C) An explanation of the details and topic sentence. D) Concluding statements in refutation of the counter-argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An explanation of the details and topic sentence. 5. What part of an argument explains why a counterclaim is incorrect? A) Claim. B) Rebuttal. C) Reasoning. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rebuttal. 6. " ..... I went to buy a used car. The man trying to sell me the car talked only about how wonderful the car was. After I bought the car, another man tried to sell me an extended warranty by pointing out all the things that could break down." What fallacy has been committed by the salesmen? A) Ad hominem. B) Appeal to false authority. C) Dogmatism. D) Stacking the deck. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stacking the deck. 7. Author's bias is best defined as ..... A) When the author provides an expert testimony to support his or her claim. B) When the author cites research studies. C) When the author is either in favor, against, or remains neutral when explaining his or her claim. D) When the author recognizes the opposing side of an argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When the author is either in favor, against, or remains neutral when explaining his or her claim. 8. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of pathos? A) The data clearly shows a 20% increase in sales. B) Our product is the best because experts say so. C) Imagine the joy of owning a home where your family can grow. D) This method is the most efficient according to research. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imagine the joy of owning a home where your family can grow. 9. What are some examples of evidence that can be used in an argument text? A) Anecdotes, fictional tales, a joke or advice from the neighbor. B) Stories, statistics, facts, quotes or expert advice. C) Pictures, videos, pranks as well as youtube videos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stories, statistics, facts, quotes or expert advice. 10. What is meant by the arguments? A) The language choice used by the author to support their arguments. B) The introductory sentence used by an author. C) Main points used by an author to support their contention. D) Main points used by an editor to support their world view. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main points used by an author to support their contention. 11. In analyzing an issue and developing an argument, the following may be included as supporting evidence EXCEPT; A) DIARIES. B) CURRENT ISSUES. C) IN-DEPTH STUDIES. D) ANALYSES. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DIARIES. 12. P1. If it is permissible to kill animals for food, then causing unnecessary harm is permissible.P2. Causing unnecessary harm is not permissible.C. Therefore, it is not permissible to kill animals for food. A) Valid. B) Invalid. C) Inductive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Valid. 13. VIEWPOINTS PRESENTEDhas a single-minded goal-get what the writer wants. It is based on the writer's personal conviction that his way of thinking is the only sensible one. Consequently, the writer's viewpoint is typically the only one presented. A) Argumentative. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 14. In the context of analyzing arguments, what does the term 'fallacy' refer to? A) A strong supporting argument. B) A misleading or unsound argument. C) A well-structured argument. D) An emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A misleading or unsound argument. 15. Which one of the following have we NOT covered in LSAT prep? Yet ..... A) Assumption Family Questions. B) Argument Based Question. C) Non Argument Questions. D) Carlos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Non Argument Questions. 16. What is the name of the following format of logical argument?Either A or B.Not A.Therefore B. A) Modus Ponens. B) Modus Tollens. C) Law of Syllogism. D) Disjunctive Syllogism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disjunctive Syllogism. 17. There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them? A) Thesis, Lead, Hook. B) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. C) Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 18. Which of the following statements best describes the role of pathos in persuasive communication? A) It appeals to the audience's sense of logic and reason. B) It strengthens the credibility of the argument. C) It influences the audience's emotions to support a particular viewpoint. D) It relies solely on statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It influences the audience's emotions to support a particular viewpoint. 19. What is emotional appeal? A) A message that creates strong feelings to make a point. B) An appeal of to the sense of smell. C) A statement of details and evidence. D) A statement of factual evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A message that creates strong feelings to make a point. 20. What is the role of counterarguments in assessing the strength of an argument? A) Counterarguments are important for testing the validity and robustness of the original argument by considering opposing viewpoints and potential weaknesses. B) Counterarguments have no impact on the original argument. C) Counterarguments are only used to distract from the main argument. D) Counterarguments always weaken the original argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterarguments are important for testing the validity and robustness of the original argument by considering opposing viewpoints and potential weaknesses. 21. Air Jordan's are the coolest shoes on the market. A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 22. This supports a claim using a reliable source. A) Paraphrasing. B) Counterargument. C) Thesis statement. D) Textual evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Textual evidence. 23. Claim:All middle schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive. Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above? A) You will learn another language. B) Learning another foreign language is a waste of time. C) There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school. D) Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills. 24. In closing arguments, ..... can reserve part of their time for a rebuttal. A) The plaintiff/prosecutor. B) The defendant. C) Both of these. D) Neither of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The plaintiff/prosecutor. 25. A piece of evidence that is closely connected to the topic or appropriate to support the argument is known as ..... A) Relevant evidence. B) Irrelevant evidence. C) Sound evidence. D) Unsound evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relevant evidence. ← 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