SECTION A
Which conclusion best synthesizes arguments?
A. Restates thesis word‑for‑word
B. Connects thesis, evidence, and implications for readers
C. Introduces new unrelated claim
D. Ends abruptly
B. Connects thesis, evidence, and implications for readers
What do call a text that provide a very short recap and outline that explain the main points?
A. Summary
B. Evaluation
C. Introduction
D. Conclusion
A. Summary
Which conclusion revisits thesis effectively?
A. Introduces new research
b. Restates central claim and shows how evidence validates it
c. Apologizes for tone
d. Adds unrelated story
b. Restates central claim and shows how evidence validates it
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
Who is the main character in Kafka’s metamorphosis?
A. Gregor Samsa
b. Franz Kafka
c. Chief clerk
d. Gregor’s father
A. Gregor Samsa
1. Which best explains why argumentative essays evidence must be‑based?
A. To entertain readers
B. To make arguments irrefutable and convincing
C. To make essays longer
D. To confuse readers
answer: B. To make arguments irrefutable and convincing
Which strategy best addresses counterarguments?
A. Ignore them
B. Mock them
C. Present and rebut them with stronger evidence
D. Mention briefly without analysis
C. Present and rebut them with stronger evidence
It is a compilation of all sources of a certain work?
A. Summary
B. Evaluation
C. References
D. Conclusion
C. References
What types of thesis statements that present a form of an argument that are opinion-based but are structured as factual arguments heavily anchored on pieces of evidence?
A. Introduction
B. Conclusion
C. Argumentative essay
D. Claims
D. Claims
What cohesive devices that uses similar terminologies that can provide readers variation to a word’s meaning?
A. Pronouns
B. Synonyms
C. Sentence patterns
D. Transitional word
B. Synonyms
Which introduction is most effective?
A. Gives anecdotes only
B. Provides background, states argument, and thesis clearly
C. Jumps straight to conclusion
D. Uses humour only
B. Provides background, states argument, and thesis clearly
Which hook aligns with argumentative writing?
A. Shocking statistic tied to thesis
B. Joke unrelated to topic
C. Riddle only
D. Dictionary definition only
A. Shocking statistic tied to thesis
What do you call a form of writing that is precise, detailed, and objective?
A. Research paper
B. Thesis
C. Argumentative paper
D. Critique paper
D. Critique paper
Best evaluation of the critique’s organization:
a. Random examples, no thread
b. Progresses from family detachment to societal rejection to personal denial, supporting the thesis
c. Only conclusion is clear
d. Quotes without analysis
b. Progresses from family detachment to societal rejection to personal denial, supporting the thesis
Which body paragraph shows logical coherence?
A. Evidence unrelated to claim
b. Claim → evidence → reasoning linking evidence to claim
c. Two claims, no evidence
d. Evidence then anecdote, no analysis
b. Claim → evidence → reasoning linking evidence to claim
Which evidence best supports a claim about climate change?
A. Rumors
B. Peer‑reviewed scientific research
C. Personal opinion
D. Anecdotes only
B. Peer‑reviewed scientific research
What is the first important parts of writing a critique paper?
A. Summary
B. Evaluation
C. Introduction
D. Conclusion
C. Introduction
Which practice makes claims defensible?
A. Emotional appeals only
b. Authoritative sources and data
c. Ignoring counterevidence
d. Relying on length
b. Authoritative sources and data
A thesis should be one clear sentence that states context, intent, and scope.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
Why should argumentative essays be structured?
A. To make them convincing and clear
b. To make them longer
c. To confuse readers
d. To entertain only
A. To make them convincing and clear
A thesis statement should:
A. Be one sentence showing context, intent, and scope
B. Be a long paragraph
C. Be a list of evidence
D. Be a quotation only
A. Be one sentence showing context, intent, and scope
Which part of the essay elaborates claims with evidence?
A. Introduction
b. Body
c. Conclusion
d. Title
b. Body
Which introduction element is essential?
A. Background information
b. Humor only
c. Quotes only
d. Statistics only
A. Background information
Best evaluation of the critique’s organization:
a. Random examples, no thread
b. Progresses from family detachment to societal rejection to personal denial, supporting the thesis
c. Only conclusion is clear
d. Quotes without analysis
b. Progresses from family detachment to societal rejection to personal denial, supporting the thesis
Which evidence type is most credible?
a. Peer‑reviewed journals
b. Gossip
c. Personal bias
d. Rumors
a. Peer‑reviewed journals