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English Quiz - Vocabulary Building (Persuasive Words) 01 (Questions)

Persuasive writing uses powerful words to influence readers. Learn how phrases like research shows and experts recommend strengthen arguments and guide your audience.

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Fascinating Fact:

Authority words boost credibility. Research shows and experts recommend prepare the reader for evidence.

In KS3 English, you learn how persuasive vocabulary shapes reader response. Use authority phrases to introduce reliable evidence, connectives to build logic, and precise verbs to make claims clear and confident.

Key Terms

  • Persuasive language: Words and phrases chosen to influence a reader’s thoughts or actions.
  • Appeal to authority: A strategy that cites experts or research to support a claim.
  • Connective: A word or phrase that links ideas, such as therefore, because, and as a result.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are persuasive words in KS3 English?

Persuasive words help guide readers toward a viewpoint. Examples include because, therefore, clearly, must, should, research shows, and experts recommend.

How do phrases like research shows help my argument?

They signal evidence is coming, which builds credibility and prepares readers to accept a claim. Always follow these phrases with accurate facts or a citation.

What is the difference between emotive language and authority language?

Emotive language appeals to feelings using words like tragic or inspiring. Authority language cites experts or studies. Both work best when supported by real evidence.

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1. Which term might persuade customers to buy a product?
[ ] Guaranteed
[ ] Unconfirmed
[ ] Unguaranteed
[ ] Unverified
2. Which word might dissuade customers?
[ ] Commended
[ ] Highly recommended
[ ] Not recommended
[ ] Recommended
3. Which word might convince readers?
[ ] Never proven
[ ] Not proven
[ ] Proven
[ ] Unproven
4. Which word has a positive tone?
[ ] Certain
[ ] Least certain
[ ] Less certain
[ ] Uncertain
5. Which result is most likely to be accepted?
[ ] Inaccurate
[ ] Least accurate
[ ] Less accurate
[ ] Most accurate
6. Which evidence might be used?
[ ] Least reliable
[ ] Less reliable
[ ] Reliable
[ ] Unreliable
7. Which candidate is likely to win?
[ ] Least popular
[ ] Less popular
[ ] Most popular
[ ] Unpopular
8. Which word might be used to persuade?
[ ] Inferior
[ ] Least
[ ] Lesser
[ ] Superior
9. Which word persuades the reader about reliability?
[ ] Least trustworthy
[ ] Less trustworthy
[ ] Trustworthy
[ ] Untrustworthy
10. Which word is persuasive in tone?
[ ] Effective
[ ] Ineffective
[ ] Least effective
[ ] Less effective

 

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English Quiz - Vocabulary Building (Persuasive Words) 01 (Answers)
1. Which term might persuade customers to buy a product?
[x] Guaranteed
[ ] Unconfirmed
[ ] Unguaranteed
[ ] Unverified
"Unconfirmed", "unverified" and "unguaranteed" are all negatives!
2. Which word might dissuade customers?
[ ] Commended
[ ] Highly recommended
[x] Not recommended
[ ] Recommended
The others are positive and could be used to persuade
3. Which word might convince readers?
[ ] Never proven
[ ] Not proven
[x] Proven
[ ] Unproven
"Proven" means tried and tested
4. Which word has a positive tone?
[x] Certain
[ ] Least certain
[ ] Less certain
[ ] Uncertain
The others are negative!
5. Which result is most likely to be accepted?
[ ] Inaccurate
[ ] Least accurate
[ ] Less accurate
[x] Most accurate
"Most accurate" is a superlative
6. Which evidence might be used?
[ ] Least reliable
[ ] Less reliable
[x] Reliable
[ ] Unreliable
"Reliable" means you can depend upon it
7. Which candidate is likely to win?
[ ] Least popular
[ ] Less popular
[x] Most popular
[ ] Unpopular
In a democracy the most popular candidate usually wins (although not always!)
8. Which word might be used to persuade?
[ ] Inferior
[ ] Least
[ ] Lesser
[x] Superior
Customers would not choose to buy an "inferior" product, if they can help it
9. Which word persuades the reader about reliability?
[ ] Least trustworthy
[ ] Less trustworthy
[x] Trustworthy
[ ] Untrustworthy
"Trustworthy" means reliable
10. Which word is persuasive in tone?
[x] Effective
[ ] Ineffective
[ ] Least effective
[ ] Less effective
"Effective" can be used positively and persuasively
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