9. Topic 9(COLON) Academic Writing and Legal English (EAP)

Lesson 9.4: Critical Reading And Argument — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 9.4: critical reading and argument with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What reading strategy involves quickly identifying the main ideas in a text?

Question 2

In legal writing, what distinguishes binding authority from persuasive authority?

Question 3

What is the purpose of identifying an author's assumptions in a legal text?

Question 4

When synthesizing multiple sources, what is the primary goal?

Question 5

What does building a counter-argument involve?