Persuasive Writing Quiz - CBSE Class 8 English

Free practice quiz: Persuasive Writing (CBSE Class 8 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Persuasive Writing, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which element is essential in a persuasive essay?

   1. Fictional story
   2. Personal opinion
   3. Historical dates
   4. Imaginary characters
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   Answer: B. Personal opinion

   A persuasive essay includes personal opinions to convince the reader.

2. In persuasive writing, what is the role of counterarguments?

   1. To confuse the reader
   2. To strengthen the argument
   3. To introduce new topics
   4. To shift the focus
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   Answer: B. To strengthen the argument

   Addressing counterarguments strengthens the argument by showing consideration of other viewpoints.

3. Which phrase signals a counterargument in writing?

   1. In conclusion
   2. On the other hand
   3. For instance
   4. Nevertheless
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   Answer: B. On the other hand

   ‘On the other hand’ is commonly used to introduce a counterargument in writing.

4. Why is it important to provide a rebuttal to counterarguments?

   1. To ignore opposition
   2. To strengthen opposing views
   3. To reinforce your argument
   4. To introduce unrelated topics
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   Answer: C. To reinforce your argument

   A rebuttal shows why the counterarguments are less valid, reinforcing your position.

5. Why is it important to have varied sentence structures in persuasive writing?

   1. To confuse the reader
   2. To maintain reader interest
   3. To lengthen the essay unnecessarily
   4. To demonstrate vocabulary knowledge
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   Answer: B. To maintain reader interest

   Varied sentence structures prevent monotony and help maintain reader interest throughout the essay.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the main goal of persuasive writing?
2. Which of these is a persuasive technique?
3. What should be the focus of the conclusion in a persuasive essay?
4. Which statement is a weak argument in a persuasive essay?
5. Why is it important to know your audience in persuasive writing?
6. What is one characteristic of a strong thesis in a persuasive essay?
7. How can a writer undermine their own argument?
8. What is one way to start a persuasive essay effectively?
9. What role does research play in persuasive writing?
10. Which method can make a persuasive essay more appealing?
11. How might a persuasive writer address an audience's potential skepticism?
12. What makes an argument logically valid?
13. In persuasive writing, how does addressing different viewpoints create a stronger argument?
14. How can a persuasive essay demonstrate credibility?
15. What is an effective strategy for concluding a persuasive essay?

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