This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Concluding Sentences – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Concluding Sentences Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Determine the type of concluding sentence: "Therefore, it is recommended that students spend at least an hour each day reading." A) Suggestion. B) Prediction. C) Opinion. D) Restatement of main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Suggestion. 2. A concluding sentence should add a completely new idea. A) False. B) If the topic is boring. C) True. D) Only in long reports. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 3. You will be able to produce a beautiful paper crane with only a little bit of practice. A) A prediction. B) Opinion. C) Warning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A prediction. 4. First of all, we need money to repair old roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay teachers' salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon. A) We should raise city taxes. B) City taxes pay for new roads. C) City taxes are too high. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We should raise city taxes. 5. If you follow these steps, you will never lose your keys again. A) A prediction. B) Opinion. C) Warning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A prediction. 6. True or False:A topic sentence can be found anywhere in a paragraph. A) False. B) Only at the beginning of a paragraph. C) True. D) Only at the end of a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 7. What is a concluding sentence? A) A sentence that summarizes the main point of a paragraph. B) A sentence that asks a question. C) A sentence that provides evidence for the main idea. D) A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sentence that summarizes the main point of a paragraph. 8. What is the difference between a topic sentence and a concluding sentence? A) A topic sentence introduces the main idea, while a concluding sentence summarizes it. B) There is no difference. C) A topic sentence is always a question, while a concluding sentence is a statement. D) A topic sentence is longer than a concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A topic sentence introduces the main idea, while a concluding sentence summarizes it. 9. What is the topic sentence? A) Reading books enhances vocabulary and comprehension. B) Many people enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction. C) Libraries offer a wide range of books to borrow. D) Reading is a fundamental skill that benefits all ages. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reading books enhances vocabulary and comprehension. 10. In conclusion, the flu vaccine will prevent many people from having to experience an uncomfortable, and dangerous, illness.What does the above concluding sentence do? A) Offers a suggestion. B) Makes a prediction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Makes a prediction. 11. Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of recycling? A) Recycling can be a bit time-consuming at first. B) Recycling reduces the need for raw materials. C) Many cities offer recycling programs. D) Recycling helps protect the environment and conserves resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Recycling helps protect the environment and conserves resources. 12. Consider using transition words to indicate the end of your paragraph. A) DO THIS. B) DON'T DO THIS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DO THIS. 13. What is the concluding sentence? A) For thousands of years, garlic has had many uses. B) The Romans gave garlic to their slaves for strength and to their soldiers for courage. C) In the eighteenth century, garlic was used to cure diseases. D) Even today, some people believe that eating garlic can prevent colds. E) In brief, garlic has a long history as a plant with many uses. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) In brief, garlic has a long history as a plant with many uses. 14. Which type of concluding sentence is this? "In summary, climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action." A) Restatement of main idea. B) Opinion. C) Prediction. D) Suggestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restatement of main idea. 15. Identify one concluding sentence for the following topic sentence:An egg taco takes only five minutes to make. A) Your delicious egg taco is ready to eat in just a few minutes. B) Heat a flour tortilla in a small amount of water. C) Scramble two eggs with a little salt and pepper. D) When the eggs are done, slide them into the warm tortilla and fold it over. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your delicious egg taco is ready to eat in just a few minutes. 16. Provide an example of a transition word or phrase that can be used to connect a topic sentence to a concluding sentence. A) However. B) Therefore. C) On the other hand. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 17. Each sentence after the topic sentence ..... A) Explain another topic. B) Restates the topic sentence. C) Gives details about the topic sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gives details about the topic sentence. 18. Topic:The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication. Concluding sentence: ..... A) The telephone has connected people across long distances and changed the way we interact. B) The telephone has had no impact on the way we interact. C) The telephone only works in short distances. D) The telephone was never a popular invention. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The telephone has connected people across long distances and changed the way we interact. 19. Topic:Rosa Parks was an influential figure in the civil rights movement. Concluding sentence: ..... A) Rosa Parks' actions had no impact on the civil rights movement. B) Rosa Parks' actions were insignificant and forgotten in history. C) Rosa Parks' actions led to further segregation and discrimination. D) Rosa Parks' actions sparked a movement for equality and justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rosa Parks' actions sparked a movement for equality and justice. 20. True or False:A concluding sentence is always the last sentence in a paragraph. A) Sometimes. B) Only in academic writing. C) False. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False. 21. Topic sentence: "My friend is an honest person." Which part is the controlling idea? A) Is an honest person. B) My friend. C) A person. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is an honest person. 22. Which of the following sentences introduces new information and should NOT be used as a conclusion? A) "Thus, social media remains a key part of modern communication.". B) "In conclusion, social media helps people stay connected despite physical distances.". C) "Furthermore, AI technology will completely replace social media soon.". D) "Overall, social media fosters both personal and professional relationships.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Furthermore, AI technology will completely replace social media soon.". 23. Why is it important to keep a concluding sentence clear and concise? A) To extend the paragraph length. B) To introduce as many ideas as possible. C) To provide more supporting evidence. D) To ensure it aligns with the paragraph's focus without unnecessary details. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To ensure it aligns with the paragraph's focus without unnecessary details. 24. Which sentence is a good topic sentence for this paragraph? ..... Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It helps to improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and boost mental well-being. A) Exercise can be dangerous. B) Exercise is important for health. C) Exercise is only for athletes. D) Exercise is a waste of time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exercise is important for health. 25. Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? Our family enjoys several traditions at Thanksgiving time. A) Family traditions are very special to all of us. B) Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. C) Obviously, we have traditions for Christmas too. D) This ends my paragraph on Thanksgiving. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. 26. Which of the following is a topic sentence? A) There are many different breeds of dogs. B) My neighbor has a German Shepherd. C) Dogs require regular exercise and a balanced diet. D) Taking care of a dog can teach responsibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There are many different breeds of dogs. 27. How many paragraphs does an expository essay usually have? A) Four. B) More than five. C) Three. D) Five. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Five. 28. Which of the following examples is a surprising ending? A) I released the butterflies and watched as they fluttered and danced in the breeze. B) I realized that you should never judge a book by its cover. C) Then I saw it an A on the top of my paper! My studying really paid off. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Then I saw it an A on the top of my paper! My studying really paid off. 29. A paragraph should include A) Introductory paragraph, body, concluding sentence. B) Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence. C) Topic sentence, body, concluding sentence. D) Introductory paragraph, body, conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence. 30. You can get the green color ..... mixing blue and yellow. A) According to. B) As a result of. C) In fact. D) Actually. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result of. 31. "An introduction paragraph tells the reader the topic you're going to write about." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 32. What makes a good topic sentence for a paragraph about the dangers of smoking? A) Smoking is a hard habit to break because it's highly addictive. B) Many people start smoking due to peer pressure. C) Smoking poses serious health risks, including heart disease and cancer. D) There are several methods available to help people quit smoking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smoking poses serious health risks, including heart disease and cancer. 33. Which sentence is a concluding sentence? A) In conclusion, blue makes me feel happy. B) Blue is a color. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In conclusion, blue makes me feel happy. 34. What is the job of a concluding sentence in a paragraph? A) To provide supporting details. B) To introduce the main idea. C) To ask a question. D) To summarize the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To summarize the main idea. 35. What is the primary purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph? A) To explain supporting details in depth. B) To summarize the main point of the paragraph. C) To ask a question for further discussion. D) To introduce new ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the main point of the paragraph. 36. Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? San Francisco is filled with fun places to see. A) Los Angeles is also great. B) That is the end of my paragraph on San Fransisco. C) San Francisco is one city you don't want to miss!. D) I like Fisherman's wharf the best. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) San Francisco is one city you don't want to miss!. 37. Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? I love lots of different stores, but my favorite store is Target. A) Walmart stinks. B) Target definitely has the best electronics section. C) The mall also has a lot of good stores. D) For all of these reasons, Target is my top store. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For all of these reasons, Target is my top store. 38. What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?Going to camp was the best part of my summer. I learned how to paddle in a canoe. It was fun! We stayed in cabins with other kids my age. They were so funny. My favorite part was the camp fires at night and singing songs. I can't wait to go back again next year. A) They were so funny. B) Going to camp was the best part of my summer. C) I can't wait to go back again next year. D) It was fun!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Going to camp was the best part of my summer. 39. "To summarize, climate change affects both urban and rural communities." This sentence is an example of: A) Summary/restatement. B) Question-based. C) Opinion-based. D) Predictive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Summary/restatement. 40. A question hook starts by asking a question that makes the reader think. Which one does that? A) Cats are silent hunters, adept at stalking their prey. B) As a child, I grew up having a kitten as a pet!. C) Have you ever wondered what cats do in their free time?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Have you ever wondered what cats do in their free time?. 41. What should be included in a topic sentence? A) A summary of the paragraph. B) Details and specifics. C) The subject and your argument or claim. D) Transition to the next paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The subject and your argument or claim. 42. Choose the sentence that best concludes a paragraph about the impact of technology on communication. A) Many people use social media to stay in touch with friends and family. B) In conclusion, technology has significantly transformed the way we communicate, making it easier and more efficient than ever before. C) Smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. D) Email is a common tool for professional communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion, technology has significantly transformed the way we communicate, making it easier and more efficient than ever before. 43. Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? If you've never had homemade ice cream, you are missing something! A) First, it tastes fresher than the store bought kind. B) You can almost taste the freshness with each lick (or bite). C) In addition, homemade ice cream has a different texture than a store bought gallon. D) Homeade ice cream is a really special treat that everyone should try!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Homeade ice cream is a really special treat that everyone should try!. 44. Which is the best concluding sentence? A) I'm happy you have read all about the sun, so have a good night. B) The sun is a very interesting part of our solar system. C) The sun has explosions called solar flares. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sun is a very interesting part of our solar system. 45. What does the top bun of the hamburger organizer represent? A) Supporting details. B) Concluding sentence. C) Topic sentence. D) Transition words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence. 46. How can you write this sentence MOST VIVIDLY?The dogs fur was really soft and it was black and very shiny. A) The dogs fur was as smooth as silk, and it shined under the sunlight. B) The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror. C) The dogs fur was so black that it absorbed the sunlight and reflected it. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror. 47. Why is a concluding sentence important in a paragraph? A) It introduces new ideas that were not discussed. B) It repeats the first sentence of the paragraph. C) It serves as a transition to the next paragraph. D) A concluding sentence is important because it summarizes the main idea and provides closure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A concluding sentence is important because it summarizes the main idea and provides closure. 48. Identify the type of concluding sentence: "I think that stricter laws should be implemented to protect endangered species." A) Restatement of main idea. B) Prediction. C) Suggestion. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opinion. 49. What is a good/reasonable concluding sentence for this paragraph? A) Hosea should try another sport. B) Hopefully, Hosea could grow much taller. C) Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team. D) Hosea might not make a basketball team. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team. 50. Which of the following examples is a funny ending? A) I couldn't believe it! A new puppy was in my dad's arms and she is all mine!. B) I learned a big message that day:if at first, you don't succeed, try again. C) Splat! The clown wiped the pie off of his face. It was the best party ever!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Splat! The clown wiped the pie off of his face. It was the best party ever!. 51. What should be the tone of a concluding sentence? A) Informative. B) Conclusive. C) Argumentative. D) Questioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conclusive. 52. Which of the following best describes a concluding sentence? A) It introduces a new topic. B) It asks a question related to the topic. C) It summarizes the main idea or brings closure to the paragraph. D) It provides evidence for the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It summarizes the main idea or brings closure to the paragraph. 53. What type of concluding sentence is this? "As a result, we might witness a significant decrease in pollution levels in the coming years." A) Suggestion. B) Restatement of main idea. C) Prediction. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prediction. 54. Which of the following examples is a moral ending? A) I couldn't believe it! A new puppy was in my dad's arms and she is all mine!. B) I learned a big message that day:if at first, you don't succeed, try again. C) Splat! The clown wiped the pie off of his face. It was the best party ever!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I learned a big message that day:if at first, you don't succeed, try again. 55. Choose the sentence that best concludes a paragraph about the importance of teamwork. A) Teamwork involves various people working together. B) In conclusion, teamwork is essential for achieving common goals efficiently and effectively. C) There are many examples of successful teamwork in history. D) Each team member plays a significant role. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion, teamwork is essential for achieving common goals efficiently and effectively. 56. Concluding sentences should ..... A) Summarize what you just read. B) Introduce new information. C) Be packed with new facts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Summarize what you just read. 57. Choose the correct concluding sentence for the paragraph. A) The concert was attended by thousands of fans. B) The band played their hit songs with great energy. C) The audience cheered and sang along. D) In conclusion, the concert was an unforgettable experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In conclusion, the concert was an unforgettable experience. 58. El Lorax, por Dr. Seuss, es un libro sobre la responsabilidad que todos tenemos por el medioambiente. Al principio del libro ..... A) Introductory Sentence. B) Concluding Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introductory Sentence. 59. Which of the following sentences is most likely a topic sentence? A) Exercising regularly can improve both physical and mental health. B) Out of all the sentences, 'The benefits of exercise go beyond physical health and can positively impact mental well-being.' is most likely a topic sentence. C) There are many benefits to incorporating exercise into your daily routine. D) Physical activity is essential for maintaining overall well-being. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Out of all the sentences, 'The benefits of exercise go beyond physical health and can positively impact mental well-being.' is most likely a topic sentence. 60. Normally, where is the 'hook' found in the introductory paragraph? A) At the end of the paragraph. B) In the body of the essay. C) In the middle of the paragraph. D) First line of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) First line of the paragraph. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesConcluding Sentences Quiz 2Concluding Sentences Quiz 3Concluding Sentences Quiz 4Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary QuizAcademic Writing Conventions And Practices QuizAcademic Writing Structure QuizAcademic Writing Style And Editing Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books