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Secondary 1 English Argument Evaluation Quiz
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Secondary 1 English Quiz - Argument Evaluation
Name: ______________________
Class: ______________________
Date: ______________________
Score: _______ / 40
Duration: 50 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Argument Evaluation
Instructions:
- This quiz tests your ability to identify, analyse, and evaluate arguments in short texts.
- Answer all 20 questions.
- Section A: Identify parts of an argument (1–7). Section B: Evaluate argument strength (8–14). Section C: Apply evaluation skills (15–20).
- Write your answers in the spaces provided. Use your own words where instructed.
Section A: Identifying Parts of an Argument (Questions 1–7)
1. [2 marks] Read the statement below.
"We should ban homework because students need more time to rest after school."
What is the claim in this argument?
2. [2 marks] Using the same statement in Q1, what is the reason given to support the claim?
3. [2 marks] Read the sentence: "Exercise improves mood, so schools should have daily PE."
Underline the conclusion: ___________________________________________________________
4. [2 marks] A poster says: "Buy this water bottle – it is used by Olympic athletes!"
Is the fact that Olympic athletes use it a reason or a conclusion?
5. [2 marks] Identify the opposing view in this pair:
View A: "Uniforms help students focus."
View B: "Uniforms take away personal expression."
Which view disagrees with the idea that uniforms are good? ______
6. [2 marks] A friend says: "I got wet, therefore it rained."
What is the stated evidence in this argument?
7. [2 marks] Read: "All pets are friendly. Cats are pets. Therefore, cats are friendly."
What type of statement is "All pets are friendly" in this argument? (Circle one)
Claim / Reason / Conclusion / Assumption
Section B: Evaluating Argument Strength (Questions 8–14)
8. [2 marks] Which argument is stronger? Explain in one sentence.
A: "Ice cream is the best because I like it."
B: "Ice cream is popular because surveys show 8 out of 10 students choose it."
9. [2 marks] A student argues: "We must close the library because one book was torn."
Is this a strong argument? Why or why not? (1 mark for yes/no, 1 mark for reason)
______ because ___________________________________________________________
10. [2 marks] Read: "You should eat vegetables. My cousin lost weight on a vegetable diet."
What is the weakness in this evidence?
11. [2 marks] Two letters to the school paper:
Letter 1: "Canteen food is unhealthy based on a survey of 200 students."
Letter 2: "Canteen food is bad because I don't like it."
Which letter uses better evidence? ______ Why? ___________________________________________________________
12. [2 marks] "Every swan I saw was white, so all swans are white."
What mistake in reasoning is shown here? (Circle)
Generalisation from few examples / Clear proof / No conclusion
13. [2 marks] A poster shows a famous singer saying: "Drink this juice to be healthy!"
What should you check before accepting this argument?
14. [2 marks] Read: "If we don't finish homework, we will fail life."
Is this an exaggeration? Tick (✓) Yes or No and give a reason.
Yes ☐ No ☐ Reason: ___________________________________________________________
Section C: Applying Evaluation Skills (Questions 15–20)
15. [3 marks] Read the paragraph:
“Our class should get a pet turtle. Turtles are quiet and easy to care for. A survey shows 15 of 20 students want one. However, turtles need a special light.”
(a) What is the main claim? [1]
(b) Give one piece of supporting evidence. [1]
(c) Give one counter-point mentioned. [1]
(a) _________________________
(b) _________________________
(c) _________________________
16. [3 marks] A blog says: "Schools should ban phones because a study found focus dropped 30% with phones present."
(a) Is the evidence relevant? [1]
(b) Is one study enough to decide? [1]
(c) Suggest one other thing to check. [1]
(a) ______ (b) ______ (c) _________________________
17. [3 marks] Compare:
Argument X: "Reading books makes you smart, said my teacher."
Argument Y: "A test showed readers scored 20% higher in vocabulary."
(a) Which is based on opinion? [1]
(b) Which is based on evidence? [1]
(c) Which is more convincing for a school report? [1]
(a) ______ (b) ______ (c) ______
18. [3 marks] Read: "We should have no exams. Students in Country A are happy without exams."
(a) What is the claim? [1]
(b) What is the evidence? [1]
(c) Name one reason the evidence may not apply here. [1]
(a) _________________________
(b) _________________________
(c) _________________________
19. [3 marks] A poster:
Image pending generation: diagram for Q19.
Using the chart, is the argument "School A gives too much homework" supported? Give one reason using the chart. [3]
20. [3 marks] Write a short evaluation of this argument in 2–3 sentences:
"Homework should be banned because my friend hates it."
Your answer should state if it is strong and why.
Answers
Secondary 1 English Quiz - Argument Evaluation (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Argument Evaluation
Section A: Identifying Parts of an Argument
1. [2 marks]
Claim: "We should ban homework."
Teaching note: The claim is the position the writer wants you to accept. Here the writer wants homework banned.
Marking: 2 marks for identifying the ban as the claim.
2. [2 marks]
Reason: "students need more time to rest after school."
Teaching note: A reason tells why the claim should be accepted.
Marking: 2 marks for the correct reason.
3. [2 marks]
Conclusion: "schools should have daily PE."
Teaching note: The word "so" signals the conclusion drawn from the reason.
Marking: 2 marks for underlining correct part.
4. [2 marks]
Answer: Reason.
Teaching note: The Olympic athlete fact is used to support buying, not the main point itself.
Marking: 2 marks.
5. [2 marks]
Answer: View B.
Teaching note: View B opposes the benefit claimed in View A.
Marking: 2 marks.
6. [2 marks]
Evidence: "I got wet."
Teaching note: Evidence is the observed fact used to support the conclusion "it rained."
Marking: 2 marks.
7. [2 marks]
Answer: Assumption (or Reason – accepted as a general premise).
Teaching note: In a syllogism, "All pets are friendly" is a general statement taken as true without proof; syllabus-level accepts Assumption.
Marking: 2 marks for Assumption.
Section B: Evaluating Argument Strength
8. [2 marks]
Answer: B is stronger because it uses a survey (data) not just personal taste.
Teaching note: Strong arguments use broad evidence.
Marking: 2 marks (1 for B, 1 for reason).
9. [2 marks]
Answer: No, because one torn book does not show the whole library is bad.
Teaching note: Weak due to over-generalising from one case.
Marking: 1 for No, 1 for reason.
10. [2 marks]
Answer: It is one person's experience (anecdote), not proof for everyone.
Teaching note: Single example is not strong evidence for all.
Marking: 2 marks.
11. [2 marks]
Answer: Letter 1; it uses a survey of many students.
Teaching note: Larger, relevant data beats personal opinion.
Marking: 1 for Letter 1, 1 for reason.
12. [2 marks]
Answer: Generalisation from few examples.
Teaching note: Seeing a few swans is not all swans.
Marking: 2 marks.
13. [2 marks]
Answer: Whether the singer is an expert or if there is real proof juice makes you healthy.
Teaching note: Check source and evidence.
Marking: 2 marks.
14. [2 marks]
Answer: Yes, because failing life is extreme and unlikely.
Teaching note: Exaggeration uses extreme outcome to persuade.
Marking: 1 for Yes tick, 1 for reason.
Section C: Applying Evaluation Skills
15. [3 marks]
(a) Claim: Class should get a pet turtle. [1]
(b) Evidence: Survey 15/20 want it OR turtles quiet/easy. [1]
(c) Counter: Turtles need special light. [1]
Teaching note: Show both sides in evaluation.
16. [3 marks]
(a) Yes [1] (b) No [1] (c) e.g., other studies, age group [1]
Teaching note: One study is a start but not full proof.
17. [3 marks]
(a) X [1] (b) Y [1] (c) Y [1]
Teaching note: Evidence beats opinion for reports.
18. [3 marks]
(a) Ban exams [1] (b) Country A happy without exams [1] (c) Different culture/students [1]
Teaching note: Evidence from elsewhere may not fit here.
19. [3 marks]
Answer: Yes, chart shows School A (120) double School B (60), so "too much" can be claimed.
Teaching note: Use chart values. Image must show bars labelled A=120, B=60.
Marking: 3 marks for using numbers.
20. [3 marks]
Answer: Weak; it uses one friend's opinion, not broad evidence.
Teaching note: Evaluate claim + evidence.
Marking: 1 strength judgement, 2 reason.
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