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Elements Of An Argument
Test Description: How well do you know the parts of a well-written argument? Take this quiz to find out.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) (1)Is your computer acting up? (2)Can't fix it? (3)Don't know who to call? (4)We're here to help! (5)Kay Computer Care is the best choice to fix your tech woes. (6) Experienced tech support and low cost! Which sentence is the claim?
A
Sentence (5)
B
Sentence (1)
C
Sentence (6)
D
Sentence (2)
2) Which sentence gives a reason that supports the writer's claim?
A
For instance, the city busses tennd to run late in the wintertime.
B
Students should not be forced to wake up an hour early just to be sure that they're not five minutes late.
C
The school tardiness policy needs to be revised.
D
Students should not be punished for circumstances that are out of their control.
3) What type of evidence is used in the following sentence: For instance, the city buses tend to run late in the wintertime.
A
a statistic
B
a quotation
C
an example
D
an anecdote
4) Which statement below is an emotional appeal?
A
Making the wrong financial choices can have devastating, life-altering effects.
B
Quieter study locations would help students retain more information.
C
If we renovate the neglected homes, our neighborhood will be more attractive.
D
Expanding our advertising for the annual street fair will increase attendance.
5) Choose a statement that would be a commonplace assertion for this claim: Road to Glory is a skateboarder's paradise.
A
Exercise strengthens the body and mind.
B
Road to Glory is an established name in the skateboarding industry.
C
Young people in this area have few places devoted exclusively to them.
D
Tony Valdez purchased the Hit-the-Streets package, and he was very satisfied with his day at the skateboard park.
6) Which of the following are necessary parts of a logical argument?
A
name-calling and circular reasoning
B
logical fallacies
C
solid reasons and evidence
D
hasty generalizations
7) A logical fallacy is
A
reasoning that uses too much evidence as support
B
reasoning that may seem to make sense but is false
C
a logical way of misleading readers and listeners
D
a sneaky way of presenting supporting evidence
8) A stereotype differs from a hasty generalization in that stereotype
A
is too broad a statement
B
always deals with groups of individuals
C
sometimes deals with people.
D
is based on insufficient evidence.
9) Which type of logical fallacy is used here?: I started exercising twice a week, and I just got a babysitting job. Exercising leads to new jobs!
A
hasty generalization
B
either/or fallacy
C
false cause and effect, or post-hoc argument
D
circular reasoning
10) Which of the following is an example of name-calling?
A
Alan can't help row because he's not strong enough.
B
Mom said not to touch the baby because I'm sick.
C
Mark isn't the right man for the job because he's a coward.
D
I--not Lynn--should be president because I'm vice president.
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