This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 3 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Jack believes Fairland football is the best and South Point is the worst. I do think he is ..... His love for Fairland and his strong dislike of South Point may be affecting his judgement A) Alienate. B) Biased. C) Toned. D) Supportive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biased. 2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argument? A) It relies solely on emotional appeals. B) It presents clear and logical reasoning. C) It ignores opposing viewpoints. D) It uses complex and confusing language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It presents clear and logical reasoning. 3. If the road wasn't icy, the car wouldn't have gone off the it. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 4. Arguments are an example of what author purpose? A) Persuade. B) Informational. C) Entertain. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuade. 5. What is considered one of the most important parts of an essay? A) The introduction. B) The thesis/claim. C) The conclusion. D) The body paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The thesis/claim. 6. Albert isn't a fireman and he isn't a fisherman either. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not argument. 7. The claim:video games are helpful. An example of a counterargument would be: A) Video games improve coordination. B) Video games might also help improve visual skills. C) Video games can be used to simulate trainings for soldiers. D) Violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way. 8. The conclusion of the argument follows logically if which one of the following is presupposed? A) Necessary Assumption. B) Sufficient Assumption. C) Main Point. D) Flaw. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sufficient Assumption. 9. What is a possible sentence starter for a counterclaim? A) Some people may believe. B) In addition to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Some people may believe. 10. Charlie and Violet are dogs and since dogs don't sweat, it is obvious that Charlie and Violet don't sweat. A) Argument. B) Not argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 11. What is logical appeal? A) A message that creates strong feelings to make a point. B) Appeals to emotions. C) A statement of factual evidence. D) Appeals to your sense of smell. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A statement of factual evidence. 12. What's a claim in an argument text? A) It's a stament about what should be done or believed. B) It's a personal point of view in a fragment sentence. C) It's a statement about what should not be done or not believed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's a stament about what should be done or believed. 13. If an author has sufficient evidence to support his/her claim, that means ..... A) He/she does not have enough evidence. B) He/she includes the same evidence from multiple sources. C) He/she has a lot of evidence from on reliable source. D) He/she has enough evidence from a variety of sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He/she has enough evidence from a variety of sources. 14. What is required to establish in an argumentative essay? A) A narrative of personal experiences. B) A position on the topic. C) A summary of the topic. D) A description of a process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A position on the topic. 15. The moon was full 4 weeks ago, so it should be full again tonight. A) Inductive argument. B) Deductive Argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inductive argument. 16. How do you evaluate the validity of a claim? A) Gather evidence, analyze critically, consider alternative explanations, consult experts. B) Ask a friend for their opinion. C) Accept the claim without questioning. D) Ignore the claim and move on. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gather evidence, analyze critically, consider alternative explanations, consult experts. 17. Either/or fallacy ..... A) Suggests that there are only two choices available in a situation that really offers more than two options. B) Are conclusions drawn from too little evidence. C) Supports a statement by simply repeating it in different words. D) Is the attempt to discredit an idea by attacking the person or group behind it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Suggests that there are only two choices available in a situation that really offers more than two options. 18. "You should run right out and purchase the newest iPhone 22 because you will literally be the only one who doesn't own one!" This is an example of what type of persuasive technique? A) Bandwagon. B) Testimonial. C) Snob appeal. D) Emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon. 19. What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay? A) To entertain the reader with a story. B) To inform the reader about a topic. C) To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint. D) To describe a process in detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint. 20. The purpose of an argument is to A) Inform the reader. B) Entertain the reader. C) Persuade the reader. D) Describe something to the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuade the reader. 21. A piece of evidence that is closely connected to the claim is known as ..... ? A) Relevant Evidence. B) Irrelevant Evidence. C) Sound Evidence. D) Unsound Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relevant Evidence. 22. Validity/ invalidity is the property of A) Propositions. B) Statements. C) Arguments. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Arguments. 23. Which of the following sentences is an example of a claim? A) Studies show that exercise improves mental health. B) Some people believe that exercise is unnecessary. C) Exercise is essential for maintaining good health. D) There are various types of exercises. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exercise is essential for maintaining good health. 24. Every argument begins with one of these. A) Claim. B) Reason. C) Evidence. D) Explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 25. Sufficient Assumption questions are overwhelmingly A) Mismatched Concepts. B) Overlooked Possibilities. C) Carlos. D) Main Point. 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