Argumentative Paragraph Quiz

What is the structure of an argumentative paragraph?

• Background information, personal opinion, summary

• Introduction, climax, resolution

• Topic sentence, supporting evidence, concluding sentence

• Thesis statement, counterargument, conclusion

Which transitional word is used to add information in argumentative writing?

• furthermore

• however

• therefore

• meanwhile

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in an argumentative paragraph?

• To confuse the reader with conflicting information

• To introduce a completely unrelated idea

• To provide a summary of the entire essay

• To introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph and set the tone for the rest of the argument.

Which transitional word is used to show contrast in argumentative writing?

• however

• also

• furthermore

• moreover

What is the role of a concluding sentence in an argumentative paragraph?

• It summarizes the main points and reinforces the writer's position or argument.

• It restates the main points without reinforcing the writer's position

• It provides evidence to support the opposing viewpoint

• It introduces a new topic unrelated to the argument

Which transitional word is used to provide an example in argumentative writing?

• meanwhile

• in conclusion

• however

• for example

What is the purpose of using transitional words in argumentative writing?

• To connect ideas and improve the flow of the argument.

• To create a disjointed and choppy flow

• To make the argument less persuasive

• To confuse the reader

Which part of an argumentative paragraph presents the main argument or claim?

• Introduction

• Supporting evidence

• Topic sentence

• Conclusion

What is the function of a counterargument in an argumentative paragraph?

• It weakens the overall argument by ignoring opposing viewpoints

• It provides additional evidence to support the opposing viewpoint

• It confuses the reader by introducing irrelevant information

• It presents the opposing viewpoint and strengthens the overall argument by addressing potential objections.

Which transitional word is used to show cause and effect in argumentative writing?

• however

• meanwhile

• furthermore

• therefore