PRE-INTERMEDIATE LESSON 5 - REVIEW LESSON 4

What is a "counterargument"?

• A) A point that supports your own argument

• B) A point that opposes your own argument

• C) A point that is irrelevant to the debate

• D) A point that is unclear

Which of the following is an effective way to anticipate counterarguments?

• A) Ignore them completely

• B) Address them briefly

• C) Present evidence against them

• D) Pretend they don't exist

Which of the following best describes a "rebuttal"?

• A) Agreeing with the opponent's argument

• B) Ignoring the opponent's argument

• C) Providing evidence against the opponent's argument

• D) Changing the topic of the debate

What is the purpose of a "warrant" in an argument?

• A) To provide evidence

• B) To explain how evidence supports a claim

• C) To confuse the audience

• D) To distract from the main point

In a debate, what does the term "burden of proof" refer to?

• A) The responsibility to provide evidence for your claim

• B) The responsibility to attack your opponent's argument

• C) The responsibility to change the topic

• D) The responsibility to be polite

What is the purpose of evidence in a debate?

• A) To confuse the opponent

• B) To make your argument longer

• C) To support your claim

• D) To distract the audience

When constructing an argument, what is the purpose of a "claim"?

• A) To confuse the opponent

• B) To summarize the evidence

• C) To state your position

• D) To avoid counterarguments

Which logical fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true because many people believe it?

• A) Ad hominem

• B) Appeal to authority

• C) Bandwagon fallacy

• D) Slippery slope

When constructing a complex argument, what should you consider?

• A) Only your own perspective

• B) Multiple perspectives

• C) Only evidence that supports your claim

• D) Avoiding counterarguments

Which of the following is an example of a "straw man" fallacy?

• A) Misrepresenting your opponent's argument to make it easier to refute

• B) Providing strong evidence for your own claim

• C) Agreeing with your opponent's argument

• D) Ignoring counterarguments