Practice Analyzing Arguments Multiple Choice Questions Quiz-1

Q.1

Which of the following methods of argument is used in the previous passage?

a specific example that illustrates the speaker.
attacking the beliefs of those who disagree with the speaker.
relying on an analogy to prove the speaker.
displaying statistics that back up the speaker.
comparing different methods of learning.

Q.2

Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?

An action is not considered a part of freedom of speech.
People who burn the flag usually commit other crimes as well.
The flag was not recognized by the government until 1812.
State flags are almost never burned.
Most people are against flag burning.

Q.3

The image of a knitter as an older woman sitting in a comfortable, old-fashioned living room with a basket of yarn at her feet and a bun in her hair is one of the past. As knitting continues to become more popular and increasingly trendy, it is much more difficult to describe the average knitter. Knitters today might be 18, 28, 40, or 65. They might live in a big urban center and take classes in a knitting shop that doubles as a café or they may gather in suburban coffee shops to support one another in knitting and other aspects of life. They could be college roommates knitting in their dorm room or two senior citizens knitting in a church hall. Even men are getting in the act. It would be incredibly difficult to come up with an accurate profile of a contemporary knitter to replace that image of the old woman with the basket of yarn!
This paragraph best supports the statement that

people are returning to knitting in an attempt to reconnect with simpler times.
knitting is now more of a group activity, as opposed to an individual hobby.
creating an accurate profile of a particular type of person depends on the people in this group having traits and characteristics in common.
today's knitters are much less accomplished than knitters of the past.
young people are turning to knitting in record numbers.

Q.4

For too long, school cafeterias, in an effort to provide food they thought would be appetizing to young people, mimicked fast-food restaurants, serving items such as burgers and fries, pizza, hot dogs, and fried chicken. School districts nationwide are now addressing this trend by incorporating some simple and inexpensive options that will make cafeteria lunches healthier while still appealing to students.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

school cafeterias have always emphasized nutritional guidelines over any other considerations.
young people would rather eat in a school cafeteria than a local fast-food restaurant.
school lunch menus are becoming healthier due to major new initiatives on the part of school districts.
it is possible to make school lunches both healthier and appealing without spending a great deal of money and undertaking a radical transformation.
vegetarian lunch options would greatly improve the nutritional value of the school lunch program.

Q.5

Forest fires feed on decades-long accumulations of debris and leap from the tops of young trees into the branches of mature trees. Fires that jump from treetop to treetop can be devastating. In old-growth forests, however, the shade of mature trees keeps thickets of small trees from sprouting, and the lower branches of mature trees are too high to catch the flames.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

forest fire damage is reduced in old-growth forests.
small trees should be cut down to prevent forest fires.
mature trees should be thinned out to prevent forest fires
forest fires do the most damage in old-growth forests.
old-growth forests have a larger accumulation of forest debris.

Q.6

Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the speaker's argument?

studies showing computers are expensive.
research on the effect of computer games on children.
examples of high school students who use computers improperly.
proof that the cost of computers is coming down.
evidence that using computers makes learning to read difficult.

Q.7

Which of the following best expresses the main point of the passage?

Only veterans care about the flag-burning issue.
Flag burning almost never happens, so outlawing it is a waste of time.
Flag burning will be a very important issue in the next election.
To outlaw flag burning is to outlaw what the flag represents.
Burning the flag should only be illegal when it is done in foreign countries.

Q.8

Which of the following is similar to the argument made by the speaker?

The rich should not be allowed to "buy" politicians, so the Congress should enact campaign finance reform.
The idea of freedom of religion also means the right not to participate in religion, so mandated school prayer violates freedom of religion.
The Constitution guarantees freedom to own property, so taxes should be illegal.
Convicted felons should not have their convictions overturned on a technicality.
In order to understand what may be constitutional today, one needs to look at what the laws were when the Constitution was enacted.

Q.9

Close-up images of Mars by the Mariner 9 probe indicated networks of valleys that looked like the stream beds on Earth. These images also implied that Mars once had an atmosphere that was thick enough to trap the sun's heat. If this were true, something happened to Mars billions of years ago that stripped away the planet's atmosphere.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

Mars now has little or no atmosphere.
Mars once had a thicker atmosphere than Earth does.
the Mariner 9 probe took the first pictures of Mars.
Mars is closer to the sun than Earth is.
Mars is more mountainous than Earth is.

Q.10

Originating in the 1920s, the Pyramid scheme is one of the oldest con games going. Honest people are often pulled in, thinking the scheme is a legitimate investment enterprise. The first customer to "fall for" the Pyramid scheme will actually make big money and will therefore persuade friends and relatives to join also. The chain then continues with the con artist who originated the scheme pocketing, rather than investing, the money. Finally, the pyramid collapses, but by that time, the scam artist will usually have moved out of town, leaving no forwarding address.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

it is fairly easy to spot a Pyramid scheme in the making.
he first customer of a Pyramid scheme is the most gullible.
the people who set up Pyramid schemes are able to fool honest people.
the Pyramid scheme had its heyday in the 1920s, but it's making a comeback.
the Pyramid scheme got its name from its structure.

Q.11

There are no effective boundaries when it comes to pollutants. Studies have shown that toxic insecticides that have been banned in many countries are riding the wind from countries where they remain legal. Compounds such as DDT and toxaphene have been found in remote places like the Yukon and other Arctic regions.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

toxic insecticides such as DDT have not been banned throughout the world.
more pollutants find their way into polar climates than they do into warmer areas.
studies have proven that many countries have ignored their own antipollution laws.
DDT and toxaphene are the two most toxic insecticides in the world.
even a worldwide ban on toxic insecticides would not stop the spread of DDT pollution.

Q.12

Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you're looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.
before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.
yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways.
yoga benefits your body and mind.
most people think that yoga isn't a rigorous form of exercise.

Q.13

Today's high school students spend too much time thinking about trivial and distracting matters such as fashion. Additionally, they often dress inappropriately on school grounds. Rather than spending time writing another detailed dress policy, we should make school uniforms mandatory. If students were required to wear uniforms, it would increase a sense of community and harmony in our schools and it would instill a sense of discipline in our students. Another positive effect would be that teachers and administrators would no longer have to act as clothing police, freeing them up to focus on more important issues.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

inappropriate clothing leads to failing grades.
students who wear school uniforms get into better colleges.
teachers and administrators spend at least 25% of their time enforcing the dress code.
students are not interested in being part of a community.
school uniforms should be compulsory for high school students.

Q.14

During the last six years, the number of practicing physicians has increased by about 20%. During the same time period, the number of healthcare managers has increased by more than 600%. These percentages mean that many doctors have lost the authority to make their own schedules, determine the fees that they charge, and decide on prescribed treatments.
This paragraph best supports the statement that doctors

resent the interference of healthcare managers.
no longer have adequate training.
care a great deal about their patients.
are less independent than they used to be.
are making a lot less money than they used to make.

Q.15

What is the point at issue between Quinn and Dakota?

whether sixteen-year-olds should be required to take drivers education before being issued a license.
whether schools ought to provide drivers education to fourteen- and fifteen-year-old students.
whether the standards for issuing drivers licenses should become more stringent.
whether sixteen-year-olds are prepared to drive in today.
whether parents are able to do a good job teaching their children to drive.

Q.16

On what does Quinn rely in making her argument?

statistics
emotion
fairness
anecdotes
actualities

Q.17

Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the speaker's argument?

studies showing computers are expensive.
research on the effect of computer games on children.
examples of high school students who use computers improperly.
proof that the cost of computers is coming down.
evidence that using computers makes learning to read difficult.

Q.18

Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?

a demonstration that computers can be used to teach reading and arithmetic.
analysis of the cost-effectiveness of new computers versus repairing old computers.
examples of adults who do not know how to use computers.
recent grade reports of students in the computer classes.
a visit to a classroom where computers are being used.

Q.19

The image of a knitter as an older woman sitting in a comfortable, old-fashioned living room with a basket of yarn at her feet and a bun in her hair is one of the past. As knitting continues to become more popular and increasingly trendy, it is much more difficult to describe the average knitter. Knitters today might be 18, 28, 40, or 65. They might live in a big urban center and take classes in a knit- ting shop that doubles as a café or they may gather in suburban coffee shops to support one another in knitting and other aspects of life. They could be college roommates knitting in their dorm room or two senior citizens knitting in a church hall. Even men are getting in the act. It would be incredibly difficult to come up with an accurate profile of a contemporary knitter to replace that image of the old woman with the basket of yarn!
This paragraph best supports the statement that

people are returning to knitting in an attempt to reconnect with simpler times.
knitting is now more of a group activity, as opposed to an individual hobby.
creating an accurate profile of a particular type of person depends on the people in this group having traits and characteristics in common.
today's knitters are much less accomplished than knitters of the past.
young people are turning to knitting in record numbers.

Q.20

Which of the following is similar to the argument made by the speaker?

The rich should not be allowed to "buy" politicians, so the Congress should enact campaign finance reform.
The idea of freedom of religion also means the right not to participate in religion, so mandated school prayer violates freedom of religion.
The Constitution guarantees freedom to own property, so taxes should be illegal.
Convicted felons should not have their convictions overturned on a technicality.
In order to understand what may be constitutional today, one needs to look at what the laws were when the Constitution was enacted.

Which of the following methods of argument is used in the previous passage?

Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?

Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the speaker's argument?

Which of the following best expresses the main point of the passage?

Which of the following is similar to the argument made by the speaker?

What is the point at issue between Quinn and Dakota?

On what does Quinn rely in making her argument?

Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the speaker's argument?

Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?

Which of the following is similar to the argument made by the speaker?

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