Vocabulary Exercise:

Choose the Right Answer:

What is the primary purpose of argumentative text?
a) To summarize a topic b) To present a claim and persuade
others
c) To entertain the readers d) To describe a personal experience
Which of the following best defines a claim?
a) A writer's personal opinion b) An undisputed fact
c) The writer's position on a debatable issue d) A conclusion drawn from
evidence
What does the counter argument aim to do?
a) Strengthen the writer's claim b) Disprove the opposing opinion
c) Provide additional evidence d) Repeat the main argument
What part of the counter argument attempts to disprove the opposing opinion?
a) Reason b) Claim
c) Rebuttal d) Evidence
What is the primary purpose of an argumentative lecture?
a) To entertain the audience b) To summarize
literary works
c) To teach and persuade using evidence and reasoning d) To analyze
various perspectives
How is "ultimate" defined as an adjective?
a) Initial or starting b) Final or eventual
c) Temporary or interim d) Ordinary or average
How is "reverse" defined as an adjective?
a) Directed or moving forward b) Directed or moving
toward the rear
c) Parallel to something d) Static or unmoving