Using Examples and Evidence in Arguments MCQs

1. : Why is evidence important in argumentative writing?
(A) It makes the essay longer
(B) It shows the writer’s creativity
(C) It supports claims and increases credibility
(D) It entertains the reader

2. : Which of the following is an example of factual evidence?
(A) “I feel that pollution is bad.”
(B) “Pollution is harmful because it looks dirty.”
(C) “According to the EPA, air pollution causes thousands of deaths annually.”
(D) “Pollution makes me angry.”

3. : What is anecdotal evidence?
(A) Data gathered from scientific research
(B) A personal story used to support a claim
(C) A quote from a textbook
(D) A chart or graph

4. : Which of the following is not a strong form of evidence in academic writing?
(A) Peer-reviewed journal articles
(B) Expert opinions
(C) Random online comments
(D) Official statistics

5. : What is the best way to introduce an example in an argument?
(A) “This is true.”
(B) “I don’t know if this helps, but…”
(C) “For example…”
(D) “Maybe this happened.”

6. : What type of evidence is used when referencing graphs, charts, or numerical data?
(A) Emotional evidence
(B) Statistical evidence
(C) Visual evidence
(D) Personal evidence

7. : What does it mean to “relevant evidence”?
(A) Evidence that supports a different topic
(B) Evidence that relates directly to the claim
(C) Evidence that is entertaining
(D) Evidence that is emotional

8. : Why should writers explain how evidence supports their claims?
(A) To meet the word count
(B) To avoid plagiarism
(C) To clearly connect the evidence to the argument
(D) To confuse the reader

9. : Which of the following is the best example of integrating evidence in a sentence?
(A) “Climate change is real. Data.”
(B) “It has been proven.”
(C) “According to NASA, global temperatures have risen steadily since 1880.”
(D) “Believe me, it’s true.”

10. : What is the danger of using weak or unrelated evidence in an argument?
(A) It makes the essay too short
(B) It impresses the reader
(C) It weakens the writer’s credibility
(D) It improves vocabulary