Deck 10: Argument

Question 1

A(n) _____ is an attempt to persuade a reader to think or act in a certain way.

A) argument
B) description
C) narrative
D) process

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What must be in the topic sentence of an argument paragraph?

A) only the subject
B) only the stand being taken
C) the subject and the stand being taken
D) the subject and opponents' stand

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a topic sentence for an argument paragraph?

A) Consider the audience.
B) Pick a topic that most readers have experience with.
C) Pick a topic you can handle.
D) Take a stand on the topic.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

To _____ means to prove that an objection isn't valid.

A) concede
B) validate
C) repose
D) refute

Question 5

To _____ a point means to admit that the other side has a point.

A) refute
B) concede
C) accomodate
D) collate

Question 6

In an argument, you take a stand and support it with _____.

A) reasons
B) definitions
C) descriptions
D) causes

Question 7

Try to come up with at least _____ reason(s) for your position.

A) three
B) two
C) one
D) six

Question 8

Saving the best reason for last is using _____.

A) spatial order
B) chronological order
C) step-by-step order
D) emphatic order

Question 9

Which of the following is not a transition to use for emphasis in an argument?

A) finally
B) after
C) next
D) primarily

Question 10

Which of the following is a transition to use for emphasis in an argument?

A) suddenly
B) by contrast
C) on the other hand
D) above all

Question 11

When writing an argument paragraph, you should consider your ____.

A) description
B) narration
C) audience
D) announcement

Question 12

Which of the following is a good topic sentence for an argument paragraph?

A) There are several types of tropical fruit that can be grown in cold weather.
B) I learned diligence, patience, and reverence while working at the monastery.
C) Several months ago, I got my first part-time job.
D) Teenagers should not attend college right after they graduate from high school because many teens would benefit from a year of travel and exploration.

Question 13

Select the best support for the following topic sentence: Household pets should not be allowed on airplanes.

A) Some passengers don't like cats.
B) Pets could get out of their carrying cases, run up and down the aisles, and pose added safety concerns for the plane's crew and passengers; thereby, they could increase the risk of a plane crash.
C) Barking dogs are irritating.
D) Pets might get motion sickness.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a transition for an argument paragraph?

A) in comparison
B) most important
C) however
D) primarily

Question 15

Select the best support for the following topic sentence: Parents should not spank children because childhood spankings result in angry, violent, dysfunctional adults.

A) Some dysfunctional adults were not spanked as children.
B) Sometimes spanking doesn't hurt kids.
C) Research indicates that children who received spankings were twice as likely once they became adults to be convicted of a violent crime.
D) My next-door neighbor was spanked as a child, yet he is the kindest person on my block.

Question 16

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ Senior citizens are often the victims of scams.

Question 17

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ Jefferson High School should require a school uniform.

Question 18

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ Texting while driving is becoming increasingly common.

Question 19

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ The reasons to eliminate fundraisers at the school will be discussed in this paragraph.

Question 20

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ Political wrongdoing in foreign countries should be investigated.

Question 21

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ Patricia Murphy should be elected as city councilwoman.

Question 22

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ Drinking and driving is a serious problem.

Question 23

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ The subject of this paper is extending the mall's hours of operation.

Question 24

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ The tenement is overrun with rats and roaches.

Question 25

Label the following topic sentences for argument paragraphs.
OK - good topic sentence
L - too large or research required
A - announcement
S - does not take a stand
-____ Vending machines selling junk food should be removed from elementary schools.

Question 26

Place an X beside the most significant reason in each list.
-Jacksonville should build a youth recreation center.

A) The center will allow kids to meet new people.
B) By keeping them off the streets, the center will provide a safe environment where kids can play.
C) Kids can play sports instead of just watching television after school.

Question 27

Place an X beside the most significant reason in each list.
-Our landlord should not conduct monthly inspections of the rental property.

A)Tenants who have jobs must adjust their work schedules if they want to be at home during inspections.
B)Most property owners conduct only quarterly inspections.
C)The landlord will lose money if tenants move out because of the constan intrusions.

Question 28

Place an X beside reasons that overlap.
-Topic sentence: Teachers in public schools deserve salary increases.

A)Teachers are required to perform school-related activities after work.
B)Teachers provide a valuable service, yet they are grouped with the lowest- paid professionals in the country.
C)Many teachers grade papers and prepare for the next day's classes at home.
D)A salary increase would help to reduce teacher shortages in schools.

Question 29

Place an X beside reasons that overlap.
-Topic sentence: The parking lot next to the auditorium needs to be paved.

A)People do not attend functions there because they fear damage to their cars.
B)After rainstorms, most of the lot is covered in mud.
C)People who park in other areas risk injury when they cross the busy street in front of the auditorium.
D)Tires are often punctured by objects hidden in the grass.

Question 30

Place an X beside the reason that is not specific.
-State officials need to increase the punishment for "driving under the influence" offenses.

A)Accidents and deaths caused by drunk drivers will decrease.
B)Drivers will be more likely to appoint designated drivers.
C)Clubs and bars would be affected.

Question 31

Place an X beside the reason that is not specific.
-Parents should monitor what their children watch on television.

A)Some commercials can be bad.
B)Many shows contain extreme acts of violence that children may reenact.
C)Television shows present morals that are not acceptable in some homes.

Question 32

Give two reasons to support each point.
-Topic sentence: School officials should conduct random searches of school lockers.

Question 33

Give two reasons to support each point.
-Topic sentence: The cafeteria should install vending machines.