Test: Discursive Passages - 1 - Class 11 MCQ

To present arguments for and against a particular topic

To provide factual information on a particular topic

To tell a story or share personal experiences

To persuade the reader to take a specific action

Introduction, conclusion, and several paragraphs in between presenting arguments for and against the topic

Only a single paragraph discussing the topic

A story or anecdote related to the topic followed by personal opinion

Factual information presented in a chronological order

A discursive passage presents multiple perspectives while an argumentative essay argues for one particular viewpoint.

A discursive passage is shorter than an argumentative essay.

A discursive passage is written in a narrative style while an argumentative essay is written in a formal style.

There is no difference between a discursive passage and an argumentative essay.

To summarize the main points of the passage

To introduce a new argument in favor of one of the viewpoints presented

To provide personal opinion on the topic

To provide additional facts and evidence to support one of the viewpoints presented

A news article reporting on the latest scientific research

A personal essay reflecting on a memorable experience

An advertisement promoting a new product

A piece of writing that presents arguments for and against the death penalty

Formal and objective

Informal and subjective

Narrative and descriptive

Persuasive and emotive

It provides information on a specific topic

It presents multiple viewpoints on a topic

It tells a story or personal experience

It persuades the reader to adopt a particular point of view

Introduction, body, and conclusion

Description, explanation, and evaluation

Comparison, contrast, and analysis

Problem, solution, and outcome

To show that the author is knowledgeable about the topic

To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view

To provide the reader with a balanced view of the topic

To entertain the reader with different perspectives

A news article reporting on a recent event

A personal essay recounting a childhood memory

An instructional manual explaining how to use a software program

An opinion piece arguing for a specific political position