Argumentative Essays – Supporting and Opposing Views MCQs 10 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. : What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay? (A) To entertain the reader (B) To tell a story (C) To persuade the reader with evidence and reasoning (D) To describe a person or place 2. : Which of the following is a key feature of an argumentative essay? (A) Dialogue between characters (B) A detailed plot (C) Presenting both supporting and opposing viewpoints (D) Personal anecdotes only 3. : What is a counterargument in an argumentative essay? (A) A paragraph that summarizes the essay (B) An argument against the opposing view (C) An argument supporting your own view (D) An opposing viewpoint to the main argument 4. : Why is it important to include opposing views in an argumentative essay? (A) To confuse the reader (B) To show bias (C) To strengthen the writer’s credibility and argument (D) To avoid choosing a side 5. : What should follow the presentation of a counterargument? (A) A personal story (B) A quote from a novel (C) A refutation that explains why the counterargument is weak (D) A conclusion paragraph 6. : Which of the following best describes the structure of an argumentative essay? (A) Introduction, narrative, and ending (B) Hook, thesis, body paragraphs with evidence, counterarguments, conclusion (C) Title, dialogue, and summary (D) Setting, characters, conflict, resolution 7. : What is the thesis statement in an argumentative essay? (A) A question that opens the essay (B) A summary of the opposing view (C) A sentence that clearly states the writer’s main argument (D) A statement of facts 8. : What kind of evidence is most effective in supporting an argument? (A) Opinions and beliefs (B) Hearsay (C) Facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples (D) Fictional stories 9. : In an argumentative essay, how should the conclusion be written? (A) By adding new arguments (B) By repeating the introduction word-for-word (C) By summarizing the main points and restating the thesis (D) By asking questions without answering them 10. : Which of the following weakens an argumentative essay? (A) Addressing the opposing views (B) Using clear and logical reasoning (C) Including emotional appeals without evidence (D) Presenting evidence for claims