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1
Which contains a dangling modifier?
After shopping, the friends went for lunch.
Carrying her dog, the woman walked into the mall.
While studying, the students listened to music.
Hungry, the leftover pizza was devoured.
2
When an argument relies on facts, statistics, testimony, etc, to persuade, this is...
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
3
Which of the following claims is not a claim of policy?
A dress code should be required for all public schools
something should be done
lumberjacking is a dangerous occupation
Texting while driving should be punished with jail time
4
Verbals
function as
(work like) which part of speech?
noun
all three
adverb
adjective
5
A logical fallacy is
an error in reasoning
a wrong answer
a claim
a good idea
6
Which sentence contains a gerund phrase?
They went running in the park.
He finished reading the book last night.
The hiking trail is five miles long.
She enjoys singing in the choir.
7
a cursed, detested, hated person or thing
dilatory
stentorian
jejune
anathema
8
Which contains a misplaced modifier?
While eating a croissant, Josh waved.
WHile playing, the boy skinned his knee.
Having eaten lunch, the girl walked back to class.
Covered in dirt, the couple played with the kitten.
9
Which sentence is active?
I put my teacup on the saucer.
The saucer was stolen yesterday.
The saucers weren't taken last week.
The saucers were stolen yesterday.
10
Which contains a dangling modifier?
Fighting with its tail, I reeled in the line.
The zookeepers fed the pandas in tee shirts.
Slowly, she peeled off the tape.
Walking to the road, I pulled out my phone.
11
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase that acts as a noun?
When Akar played his first soccer match, his parents came to cheer.
For beginning skiers, it is not always easy to stay upright.
Does anyone want to respond to the governor’s comments?
Legumes and fresh fruits would be good items to add to your diet.
12
Proposal Arguments are also known by this phrase:
a call to Ghostbusters
a call to action
a call to your mother
a call to your congressman
13
Which uses a semi colon correctly?
She is the fastest fish in the sea; she likes to do laps.
It includes: Pam, a clerk; Bob, a doctor; and John, a coach.
My car broke down; it was out of gas.
They are all correct.
14
Which of the following contains a properly punctuated introductory infinitive phrase?
To bake a cake, you need sugar.
To reach the other side the chicken crossed the road.
Too tired for school, Rae took a nap.
He wanted to eat, but he was too full.
15
Which logical fallacy is this?
tu quoque
no true scotsman
bandwagon
strawman
16
Knowing the "exigence" best helps the audience to
decide if they like the speaker
know the purpose for the message
offer an excuse for a bad speech
ask good questions during the "meet and greet"
17
What is NOT a benefit of using the databases when researching a topic?
It is free information.
It has different reading (lexile) levels for the articles.
It will provide the citation with a click of a button.
All the information is from reliable sources.
18
Rogerian argumentation
validates the opposition
all of these are true
works well with a hostile audiencd
seeks compromise
19
The three types of claims include…
claims of value
claims of fact
claims of policy
claims of reasoning
20
Verbals are
words that were verbs but are now something else
words that show action
words that show meaning
words that describe things
21
The word
destitution
most nearly means
poverty
school
punishment
destiny
22
Identify the PROPOSAL argument:
Swimming 10 laps is the same as biking 10 miles.
Detergent pods should be banned by law.
If you step on a crack you'll break your mama's back.
A stitch in time saves nine.
23
ideas contrary to accepted beliefs
heresy
unctuous
erudite
pedestrian
24
Examples, Facts, Statistics, testimony etc.
Points
Types of evidence
Issue
Methods
25
Which uses a semi-colon correctly?
Sarah is kind ; and generous.
I used to live in New Zealand; I live in Wales now.
He has been to; France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
26
Claims of value...
assert something is or is not the case (whether it is true or not)
assert that something is good or bad based on moral or other personal value
recommend a course of action and tell the audience why it should happen
27
Which uses a colon correctly?
The bus arrived late: passengers were annoyed and frustrated.
Katie brought many items to the bowling alley: shoes, ball, and her wallet.
The detective solved: the mystery, suspect, caught.
Alex enjoys activities: like running, biking, and swimming.
28
What is a logical fallacy?
A hole in an argument that makes it weak.
All answers are correct.
A lie.
An error in reasoning.
29
Which sentence is passive?
Tom chugged down the glass of water.
Tom sat in a chair.
The glass of water was drunk by Tom.
Tom drank the glass of water.
30
untested and new
passe
nascent
pedestrian
audacity
31
Which contains a subordinate clause?
I still had energy for my fantastic lessons.
You will feel proud if I try hard.
The school, which has three playing fields, opened in 1967.
A small, lonely child next to a car
32
Casual arguments:
describe the result of an action
describe economics
describe the cause of something
deal with ethics
33
Which sentence contains a SUBORDINATE clause?
Now soccer is my favorite sport.
My mom goes to the gym after work, too.
Before this year I never played soccer.
My dad goes to the gym after he leaves work.
34
Which sentence contains both an infinitive and a prepositional phrase?
Donna wants to visit Topeka on her birthday.
I will throw Donna a birthday party.
Donna wants to go home.
Donna will visit Topeka on her birthday.
35
Which uses a semi-colon correctly?
Maria loves art; astronauts have landed on the moon.
Many people like dogs; however, florists always smell good.
Jamie loves action movies; he works many days a week.
My son is adorable; however, he is also exhausting.
36
Rogerian arguments....
are dogmatic in nature and rely on fear tactics
focus on examining controveries in the past
are focused on only convincing an audience
are non-threatening and create common ground with those who disagree
37
Claims of policy...
assert that something is good or bad based on moral or other personal value
recommend a course of action and tell the audience why it should happen
assert something is or is not the case (whether it is true or not)
38
What is the definition of Definition Arguments?
Dispute about the boundaries of the category and its definition
No dispute about the definition of the category
Figurative language is used to link phenomenon to a certain category
Claim that one phenomenon is similar to another phenomenon
39
Evaluation Arguments
attempt to judge the lack of logos, pathos, and ethos
attempt to judge the quality of something
attempt to judge the quantity of something
attempt to judge the humor of the opposing arguments
40
Which sentence is passive?
Zayne ate an apple.
The sun glasses were worn by the man.
I switched on my phone.
The witch cursed my brother.
41
Evaluation arguments must have defined criteria.
True
False
42
Which logical fallacy is this?
Begging the question
Red herring
Non sequitur
Ad hominem
43
sentimental in a sickly way
lithe
mawkish
reprimand
connoisseur
44
What are "grounds" in evaluation arguments?
the information that goes against the argument
the reasons why the things meet/do not meet the criteria
why the criteria is important
the x and y of the argument
45
Which sentence is active?
The Titanic was sank by an iceberg.
The rainbow was seen by everyone.
London was visited by oak class.
Lucy dined at the Ritz.
46
Dashes: Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
Everyone men, women, and children -- will be cared for immediately.
Let me tell you about watch -- where you're going!
We will invite Susan -- she is the girl next door to our party.
You know the man across the street -- you aren't even listening to me!
47
obvious
flagrant
passe
erudite
audacity
48
Which sentence is active?
The children gave them an apple each.
The children were asked to leave.
The children haven't been sent home.
The children were given an apple each.
49
babyish
contingency
alleged
infantile
extrapolate
50
Which uses a colon correctly?
I have many favourite books: books are awesome.
I like to read: books.
I have a favourite type of book: thrillers.
51
Which uses a colon correctly?
I need to get the following things: eggs and milk.
I am hungry: the book is funny.
I am: lost.
I need to get: eggs and milk.
52
Which contains a dangling modifier?
Having arrived late to practice, a written excuse was needed.
Having arrived late to practice, the coach wanted a written excuse.
Having arrived late to practice, she wrote the necessary excuse.
Having arrived late to practice, the team captain needed a written excuse.
53
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
Jo went to the park - even though - it was raining with Alex
Jo went to the park - even though it was raining - with Alex
Jo - went to the park even though it was raining with - Alex
Jo went - to the park even though it - was raining with Alex
54
Which contains a gerund phrase?
I want to go to the Taylor Swift concert.
Babe Ruth, a NY Yankee, one of baseball's famous athletes.
Peering over her glasses, the teacher meant business.
Eating bananas supposedly helps prevent muscle cramps.
55
Which among the claims is claim of policy?
coronavirus 2 is the reason behind the existence of a respirator
Coronavirus disease was first discovered in China.
Coronavirus disease is now considered to be a pandemic
With what is happening in the world now, we should spend more on research.
56
Proposal Arguments
are often filled with fallacies and weak arguments
are based almost entirely on logos and pathos
rely on suppositions and guesses
attempt to not just persuade, but to move an audience to action
57
Analyzing an audience's initial position affects how one establishes...
his or her argumentative goals/outcomes
his or her readers
his or her constraints
his or her exigence
58
Which contains a misplaced modifier?
The barista gave a coffee to the woman with space for milk.
She ordered a cafe au lait.
The barista gave her a coffee with milk
The barista gave the woman a coffee.
59
Claims of Fact…
are proposals for something to change
Nothing.
That something is good or bad.
Assert that something is either true or false.
60
Which sentence is passive?
The children were playing in the garden.
The children are going to play in the garden.
The children were taken to safety.
The children have finished playing in the garden.
61
impressively powerful or tough
emulate
formidable
effrontery
precocious
62
Which contains a MISPLACED MODIFIER?
Having finished the homework assignment, Gina turned on the TV.
The registration desk was located in the gymnasium.
The spaceship's warriors battled the Klingon Empire for many years.
The grateful soldier relaxed after years of battle in his living room.
63
Which uses dashes correctly?
I need -- a lot of -- colors for this painting.
Tom and I -- are planning -- a wedding in June.
I can't believe my own --brother -- is now mayor.
He is afraid of two things—spiders and senior prom.
64
Casual arguments are...
Almost always complex
Yield probable rather than absolute conclusions
Definition based
All of the above
65
Which is an example of Claims of Value?
"In order to be successful you need to learn discipline"
Parents should monitor child's social media but also view the pros & cons
"Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure & lung disease"
66
Regarding arguements of fact, which is false?
Makes claims about moral, aesthetic, or philosphical topics
Factual arguments try to rely on hard evidence (e.g. news, photos, videos)
Arguements of fact assert that something is is true or not true, false
Facts are arguable when questioned, controversial, or goes against beliefs
67
Which is the casual argument?
The dog is hungry, so he must be sad
The dog is sad
The dog is sad, so he must be hungry
The dog is hungry
