1. Which of the following is NOT one of the four parts of an argument?

a) Claim
b) Evidence
c) Reasons
d) Conclusion

2. What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?

a) To provide supporting evidence
b) To present counterarguments
c) To state the main point or position
d) To summarize the essay's main points

3. Which of the following is an example of evidence in an argumentative essay?

a) Personal opinion
b) Statistical data
c) Emotional appeal
d) General statement

4. What is the role of reasons in an argumentative essay?

a) To support the counterclaim
b) To provide background information
c) To explain the evidence
d) To present opposing viewpoints

5. Which part of an argumentative essay acknowledges the opposing viewpoint?

a) Claim
b) Evidence
c) Reasons
d) Counterclaim

6. In an argumentative essay, what is the purpose of the counterclaim?

a) To weaken the main claim
b) To provide additional evidence
c) To address potential objections
d) To summarize the essay's main points

7. Which of the following is an example of a counterclaim?

a) "Some people may argue that..."
b) "In conclusion..."
c) "According to the research..."
d) "The main claim is supported by..."

8. How does evidence strengthen an argument in an essay?

a) By providing personal anecdotes
b) By appealing to emotions
c) By presenting factual information
d) By using persuasive language

9. Which part of an argumentative essay is responsible for connecting the evidence to the
claim?
a) Reasons
b) Counterclaim
c) Conclusion
d) Introduction

10. What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

a) To restate the claim
b) To introduce new evidence
c) To summarize the counterclaim
d) To provide a call to action

Answer Key:

1. d) Conclusion
2. c) To state the main point or position
3. b) Statistical data
4. c) To explain the evidence
5. d) Counterclaim
6. c) To address potential objections
7. a) "Some people may argue that..."
8. c) By presenting factual information
9. a) Reasons
10. a) To restate the claim
1. Which type of evidence is based on personal experiences or stories?
a) Anecdotal evidence
b) Expert opinion
c) Statistical evidence
d) None of the above

2. What type of evidence is based on the knowledge and expertise of a credible source?
a) Anecdotal evidence
b) Expert opinion
c) Statistical evidence
d) None of the above

3. Which type of evidence presents facts and figures to support a claim?

a) Anecdotal evidence
b) Expert opinion
c) Statistical evidence
d) None of the above

4. Which writing technique involves drawing comparisons to help explain or clarify a concept?
a) Analogy
b) Cause and effect
c) Appeals
d) Emphasis

5. Which writing technique explores the relationship between events or actions and their
consequences?
a) Analogy
b) Cause and effect
c) Appeals
d) Emphasis

6. Which type of appeal appeals to logic and reasoning?

a) Logic appeal
b) Ethics appeal
c) Emotion appeal
d) None of the above

7. Which type of appeal appeals to ethical values and principles?

a) Logic appeal
b) Ethics appeal
c) Emotion appeal
d) None of the above

8. Which type of appeal appeals to emotions and feelings?

a) Logic appeal
b) Ethics appeal
c) Emotion appeal
d) None of the above

9. Which writing technique involves the repetition of words or phrases for emphasis?
 a) Repetition
b) Cumulation
c) Alliteration
d) None of the above

10. Which writing technique involves the accumulation of related ideas or examples to
strengthen a point?
a) Repetition
b) Cumulation
c) Alliteration
d) None of the above

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B