Lesson L2.6
L2.6 Express opinions and arguments and support them with relevant and persuasive evidence Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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What is the key difference between an opinion and a fact?
- Speaking tone
- Font style
- Word length
- Verifiability
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What makes an opinion suitable for a persuasive argument?
- Popular status
- Emotional shouting
- Supporting reasons
- Absolute certainty
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What type of evidence is most persuasive for public service arguments?
- Statistical data
- Personal bias
- Outdated myths
- Vague rumours
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What is the most effective structure to support an opinion in discussion?
- Insulting opponents
- Relying on silence
- Claim with reasons
- Changing the subject
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What is the main weakness of claiming 'everyone knows this' in an argument?
- Clear formatting
- Excessive length
- Formal vocabulary
- Unsupported generalisation
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Which tone style makes a persuasive argument most effective and respectful?
- Aggressive and loud
- Dismissive and cold
- Measured and polite
- Sarcastic and rude
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Which evidence directly supports an argument for a new cycle path?
- Bus timetable data
- Car park pricing
- Local weather trends
- Accident statistics
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What defines relevant evidence in an academic argument?
- Direct support
- Distant history
- Emotional appeal
- Random trivia
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How should a listener respond to an emotive example in a speech?
- Leave the room
- Accept it blindly
- Ignore the speaker
- Check underlying evidence
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What is the standard persuasive structure for a formal argument?
- Conclusion, claim, joke
- Evidence, silence, claim
- Reasons, joke, summary
- Claim, reasons, evidence
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Which type of statement represents a personal judgement rather than a verifiable fact?
- Definition
- Opinion
- Statistic
- Quotative
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Which type of evidence makes an argument most persuasive and verifiable?
- Statistical data
- Random thought
- Personal guess
- Vague rumour
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What technique shows fairness and reduces perceived bias when expressing an opinion?
- Acknowledging counterarguments
- Shouting louder
- Repeating claims
- Ignoring critics
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Which phrase clearly signals that a statement is a personal viewpoint?
- In my view
- Research proves
- Data shows
- Records state
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What is the main limitation of relying solely on personal anecdote as evidence?
- Too complex
- Too lengthy
- Too expensive
- Lack of representation
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What makes expert testimony persuasive in a formal argument?
- Loud voice
- Popular status
- Topical relevance
- Attractive font
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What must follow a clearly stated opinion to make it persuasive?
- Extra capital
- Blank space
- More volume
- Reasoned justification
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What should a speaker present immediately after challenging a claim in a discussion?
- Blank stare
- Specific evidence
- Personal insult
- Topic change
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What is the primary function of a rhetorical question in persuasive writing?
- Demanding reply
- Showing confusion
- Encouraging reflection
- Stating fact
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Why is separating opinion from evidence crucial for an audience?
- Assessing verifiability
- Counting words
- Checking length
- Saving time
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