Strengthening and Evaluating Arguments

Strengthening and Evaluating Arguments

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

This video tutorial introduces the GRE argument task, explaining its purpose and how to approach it. The instructor discusses the importance of challenging and improving arguments, using a sample argument about Littleville Mall to illustrate the process. The video provides detailed directions on identifying assumptions and strengthening arguments, along with tips for effectively completing the task.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the argument task in the GRE?

To defend a given argument

To write an essay on a given topic

To challenge and improve a given argument

To summarize a given argument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the GRE argument task?

To test your ability to challenge and improve arguments

To test your ability to create arguments

To test your ability to summarize arguments

To test your ability to write essays

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in approaching the argument task?

Providing evidence

Summarizing the argument

Identifying assumptions

Defending the argument

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the argument task differ from the issue statement?

In the issue statement, you improve a given argument

In the issue statement, you challenge an argument

In the argument task, you challenge a given argument

In the argument task, you provide the argument

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main assumption made by Littleville regarding the new mall?

The mall will be larger than Bburg City's mall

The mall will have a variety of stores

The mall will attract wealthy clients

The mall will be built in the city center

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence is used to support Littleville's expectation of success?

A government report on economic growth

A survey of local residents

The success of a similar mall in Bburg City

A study on shopping trends

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the example involving Littleville and Bburg City?

It provides a summary of the argument task

It illustrates how to identify assumptions

It shows how to defend an argument

It demonstrates how to write a response

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