d) To challenge or refute the counterargument

Name: Atasha Ian Dee B. Canillas

9. Which of the following is an example of a counterargument?
a) "Many people enjoy the taste of fast food."
ENGLISH 10, QUARTER II b) "Fast food restaurants should be required to provide
SUMMATIVE TEST nutritional information."
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Each c) "Fast food is a convenient and affordable option for busy
question is worth 1 point. individuals."
d) "Fast food is a leading cause of obesity and other health
1. Which of the following is a statement that presents a problems."
debatable point of view and serves as the main idea of an 10. Which of the following is NOT a component of a well-
argument? structured argumentative essay?
a) rebuttal a) Introductionp
b) argument b) Body paragraphs
c) thesis statement c) Conclusion
d) counterargument d) Personal opinion
2. What is the purpose of a counterargument in an 11. What is the purpose of an argument in an essay?
argumentative essay? a) To provide background information
a) To support the main claim b) To present evidence and support a claim
b) To provide evidence for the thesis statement c) To summarize the main points
c) To present an opposing viewpoint d) To introduce a counterargument
d) To summarize the main points 12. Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement?
3. Which of the following is a response to a counterargument a) "The use of renewable energy sources is essential for a
that challenges or refutes it? sustainable future."
a) Claim b) "In this essay, I will discuss the benefits of renewable
b) Argument energy."
c) Thesis statement c) "Renewable energy is becoming more popular due to its
d) Rebuttal environmental benefits."
4. In an argumentative essay, the conclusion should: d) "There are several reasons why renewable energy is
a) Restate the thesis statement important."
b) Introduce new evidence 13. What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?
c) Present a counterargument a) To present evidence and support the thesis statement
d) Provide a summary of the main points b) To introduce a counterargument
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong c) To summarize the main points
thesis statement? d) To provide background information
a) It is specific and focused. 14. Which of the following is an example of a rebuttal?
b) It presents a clear argument or position. a) "Some people argue that climate change is a natural
c) It is supported by evidence. occurrence, but scientific evidence proves otherwise."
d) It is vague and general. b) "Climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate
6. A counterargument should be: action."
a) Weak and easily refutable. c) "The effects of climate change are devastating and can be
b) Strong and supported by evidence. seen in rising sea levels and extreme weather events."
c) Completely unrelated to the main claim. d) "In conclusion, it is clear that human activities are the
d) Ignored in the essay. primary cause of climate change.
7. Which of the following is an example of a claim? 15. What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative
a) "Smoking is harmful to your health." essay?
b) "Studies have shown that smoking causes lung cancer." a) To introduce a counterargument
c) "Although some people believe smoking is enjoyable, it b) To provide additional evidence for the thesis statement
should be banned." c) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis
d) "In conclusion, smoking should be prohibited in all public statement
places." d) To challenge or refute the counterargument
8. What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argumentative 16. Which of the following is an example of an argument?
essay? a) "The Earth is round."
a) To provide additional evidence for the thesis statement b) "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
b) To summarize the main points of the essay c) "The Earth is the center of the universe."
c) To acknowledge the validity of the counterargument d) "The Earth is 4.5 billion years old."

17. What is the purpose of an argument in an essay?
a) To present evidence and support a claim
b) To introduce a counterargument
c) To summarize the main points
d) To provide background information
18. Which of the following is an example of a
counterargument?
a) "Many people enjoy watching reality TV shows."
b) "Reality TV shows promote negative stereotypes and exploit
participants."
c) "Reality TV shows provide entertainment and escapism for
viewers."
d) "Reality TV shows have gained popularity in recent years."
19. What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?
a) To present evidence and support the thesis statement
b) To introduce a counterargument
c) To summarize the main points
d) To provide background information
20. Which of the following is an example of a rebuttal?
a) "Some people argue that technology is making us more
connected, but it is actually isolating us."
b) "Technology has revolutionized communication and made
our lives easier."
c) "The use of technology in education has improved student
learning outcomes."
d) "In conclusion, technology plays a crucial role in our daily
lives."
21. What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
a) To inform the reader about a specific topic
b) To persuade the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint
c) To entertain the reader with a fictional story
d) To describe a personal experience
22. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong
argumentative essay?
a) Clear thesis statement
b) Logical reasoning and evidence
c) Emotional appeals and personal anecdotes
d) Counterarguments and rebuttals
23. What is the role of the introduction in an argumentative
essay?
a) To provide background information on the topic
b) To present the thesis statement and main arguments
c) To summarize the main points of the essay
d) To conclude the essay and leave a lasting impression
24. Which of the following is an example of a strong thesis
statement for an argumentative essay?
a) "I believe that climate change is a serious issue."
b) "Climate change is a global problem that requires immediate
action from governments and individuals."
c) "Climate change is a controversial topic with valid
arguments on both sides."
d) "Climate change is a natural occurrence that has been
exaggerated by the media."
25. What is the purpose of provided say?
a) To support the main arguments and strengthen the overall
claim
b) To confuse the reader and make the essay more
challenging to understand
c) To demonstrate the writer's knowledge on the topic
d) To fill up space and meet the required word count
26. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy
that should be avoided in an argumentative essay?
a) Ad hominem attack
b) Statistical data
c) Expert opinion
d) Personal anecdote
27. What is the purpose of a counterargument in an
argumentative essay?
a) To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints
b) To confuse the reader and weaken the overall argument
c) To provide additional evidence to support the main claim
d) To introduce a new topic unrelated to the main argument
28. Which of the following is an example of a strong conclusion
for an argumentative essay?
a) "In conclusion, climate change is a complex issue that
requires further research."
b) "To sum up, climate change is a problem that affects
everyone and should not be ignored."
c) "In summary, climate change is a controversial topic with no
clear solution."
d) "In closing, climate change is a hoax perpetuated by the
government."
29. What is the purpose of using transitional words and
phrases in an argumentative essay?
a) To create a smooth flow between paragraphs and ideas
b) To confuse the reader and make the essay more
challenging to understand
c) To add unnecessary words and meet the required word
count
d) To provide evidence and support for the main arguments
30. Which of the following is an example of a reliable source
for an argumentative essay?
a) A personal blog with no citations or references
b) A peer-reviewed scientific journal article
c) A social media post from a random person
d) A newspaper article written by a journalist with no expertise
in the topic