This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Concluding Sentences – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Concluding Sentences Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How can a concluding sentence help transition to the next paragraph? A) By asking a question about the paragraph's content. B) By introducing a completely unrelated topic. C) By hinting at the topic of the next paragraph. D) By restating every supporting detail in the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By hinting at the topic of the next paragraph. 2. What is a common mistake to avoid in concluding sentences? A) Using vague language. B) Introducing new information or ideas. C) Repeating information from the body of the text. D) Including personal opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introducing new information or ideas. 3. In an essay, every paragraph should be: A) Unrelated to the thesis and short in length. B) Related to the thesis and well developed. C) Half a page long and partially related to the thesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Related to the thesis and well developed. 4. Education is the best thing a person can do to advance his or her career. A) Going to school is really super important!. B) Education is necessary for professionals but not for laborers. C) English is a skill you can learn to advance your career. D) Careers are built on experience, skill and education. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Careers are built on experience, skill and education. 5. Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? When I get hungry, I try to choose a healthy snack. A) In fact fruit is my favorite snack. B) A healthy snack is not always a good choice. C) These are the reasons why I try to choose a healthy snack when I'm hungry. D) But in conclusion, I do have dessert sometimes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) These are the reasons why I try to choose a healthy snack when I'm hungry. 6. What are some transition words that indicate a concluding sentence? A) First, next, finally. B) In conclusion, all in all, overall. C) However, although, yet. D) For example, such as, including. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion, all in all, overall. 7. I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer.What is the best topic sentence? A) A) I like to garden in summer. B) B) Summer is my favorite season. C) C) Summer is too short. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Summer is my favorite season. 8. Identify the topic sentence in the paragraph:'One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is Paris, France.' A) One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is Paris, France. B) France is known for its cuisine. C) Tourists often visit Paris for its attractions. D) Paris is a city in France. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is Paris, France. 9. Analyze the sentence structure of the following paragraph and identify the topic sentence:'The benefits of reading are numerous. Reading improves vocabulary, enhances critical thinking skills, and fosters creativity.' A) The benefits of reading are numerous. B) Critical thinking skills are not enhanced by reading. C) Reading only improves vocabulary. D) Reading is not beneficial at all. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The benefits of reading are numerous. 10. Restate the topic sentence using synonyms. A) DO THIS. B) DON'T DO THIS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DO THIS. 11. How can you write this sentence MOST VIVIDLY?The waves came into the shore. A) All day long, the blue waves crashed into the sand. B) The waves came into the shore with a great whooshing sound. C) The waves crashed and danced along the shore, moving up and down in a graceful and gentle rhythm like they were dancing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The waves crashed and danced along the shore, moving up and down in a graceful and gentle rhythm like they were dancing. 12. A concluding sentence that encourages the reader to reflect is: A) Question-based. B) Summary/restatement. C) Predictive. D) Opinion-based. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Question-based. 13. What is wrong with this concluding sentence?In life, it is important to not be timid but to be positive about yourself to do things you could not do before. A) Lacks tie back to text. B) Lacks universal insights. C) Contains "you". D) Uses pronoun "you" and is too wordy, AND lacks tie back to text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Uses pronoun "you" and is too wordy, AND lacks tie back to text. 14. Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence:The sun is a star at the center of our solar system ..... A) The sun is a planet in our solar system. B) The sun provides light and heat to the planets. C) The sun is made of cheese and provides light to the planets. D) The sun is a moon that orbits the Earth. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sun provides light and heat to the planets. 15. I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead. A) I have to do it every week and it's so boring. B) Have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. C) I hate cleaning!. D) I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I hate cleaning!. 16. What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?My family went to the supermarket together. Mom let us sample a free cookie. It was delicious. Then we were able to choose our own lunch snacks. I chose Goldfish. When checking out, my dad gave us each a quarter for the bubble gum machine. It was fun going to the supermarket. A) It was fun going to the supermarket. B) It was delicious. C) I chose a goldfish. D) My family went to the supermarket together. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My family went to the supermarket together. 17. Where would you usually find the topic sentence in a paragraph? A) It's the last sentence of the paragraph. B) The topic sentence is found in the middle of the paragraph after the details. C) Most of the time it is the first sentence of the paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Most of the time it is the first sentence of the paragraph. 18. Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence:Education is the best thing you can do to advance your career. A) Careers are built on experience, skill and education. B) Education not as important as skills. C) English is a skill you can learn to advance your career. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Careers are built on experience, skill and education. 19. Identify the type of concluding sentence: "To sum up, recycling is essential for reducing waste and conserving natural resources." A) Restatement of main idea. B) Prediction. C) Suggestion. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restatement of main idea. 20. A concluding sentence restates the main idea, gives an opinion, offers a suggestion, makes a prediction. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. What is the impact of a strong concluding sentence on the reader? A) A strong concluding sentence has a significant impact on the reader. B) A strong concluding sentence makes the reader lose interest. C) A strong concluding sentence confuses the reader. D) A strong concluding sentence has no impact on the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A strong concluding sentence has a significant impact on the reader. 22. Farmers' Markets are lively and great fun to attend. Some markets have local musicians perform music. Local food vendors also sell their fabulous foods. The best part, however, is the huge selection of delicious produce from local farmers and gardeners. A) Music at Farmers' Markets is often cheap to buy. B) I love eating food from Farmers' Markets. C) Farmers' Markets are bad for tourism. D) There is a lot to see and do at Farmers' Markets. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) There is a lot to see and do at Farmers' Markets. 23. Which sentence should restate the big idea using different words? A) Concluding Sentence. B) Concrete Evidence. C) Topic Sentence. D) Commentary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concluding Sentence. 24. Identify the concluding sentence in the paragraph:'In conclusion, it is evident that exercise is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.' A) In conclusion, it is evident that exercise is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. B) Exercise is not important for a healthy lifestyle. C) Overall, exercise has no impact on one's well-being. D) In summary, exercise is not necessary for maintaining health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In conclusion, it is evident that exercise is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 25. Identify one suitable supporting sentence for the following topic sentence:Tea and coffee are very different from each other. A) Coffee has more caffeine than tea does. B) Coffee and tea both have caffeine. C) There are various types of beverages. D) Coffee, tea and fruit juices are popular drinks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coffee has more caffeine than tea does. 26. Which sentence best serves as a topic sentence for a paragraph about daily reading habits? A) Reading can improve focus and vocabulary. B) My favorite book last year was fantasy. C) Every night I read for twenty minutes. D) C. My favorite color is blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reading can improve focus and vocabulary. 27. Venice, Italy, is the most beautiful city in the world. A) A prediction. B) Opinion. C) Warning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opinion. 28. Choose the best concluding sentence for this paragraph: ..... The internet has transformed education by providing access to a wealth of information and online courses. Students can learn at their own pace and explore subjects that interest them. A) The internet is only for entertainment. B) Online learning is the future of education. C) Students should avoid online courses. D) The internet is not reliable for education. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Online learning is the future of education. 29. Focus on a small idea. A) DO THIS. B) DON'T DO THIS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DON'T DO THIS. 30. I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can't keep me away from the slopes on a winter dayWhat is the best topic sentence? A) A) Skiing is expensive. B) B) Skiing is my favorite sport. C) C) Skiing is dangerous. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Skiing is my favorite sport. 31. Sea World, an amusement park in San Diego, is a wonderful place for families. A) Sea World is clearly a great place to visit. B) SHamu is a smart whale. C) If you're ever in San Diego, Sea World is a place you'll definitely want to visit. D) Sea World, an amusement park in San Diego, is a wonderful place for people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sea World is clearly a great place to visit. 32. Identify the correct order of a well-structured paragraph: A) Topic sentence $\rightarrow$ Supporting details $\rightarrow$ Concluding sentence. B) Supporting details $\rightarrow$ Concluding sentence $\rightarrow$ Topic sentence. C) Concluding sentence $\rightarrow$ Supporting details $\rightarrow$ Topic sentence. D) Supporting details $\rightarrow$ Topic sentence $\rightarrow$ Concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence $\rightarrow$ Supporting details $\rightarrow$ Concluding sentence. 33. Which sentence in the paragraph is not related to the topic sentence?My favorite food is pizza. I like pepperoni and banana peppers on it. I love the crunchy crust and the melted cheese. My sister doesn't like chicken. I even eat my pizza cold the next morning. Sometimes I dip it in ranch dressing. Yum! A) My favorite food is pizza. B) My sister doesn't like chicken. C) Sometimes I dip it in ranch dressing. D) I even eat my pizza cold the next morning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My sister doesn't like chicken. 34. Choose the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the importance of sleep. A) Sleep is a waste of time. B) Many people sleep every night. C) Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health. D) Some people have trouble sleeping. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health. 35. What is the MOST PRECISE way to write this sentence:After a long period of time, my dog gave birth to a lot of puppies. A) After what seemed like forever, my dog gave birth to tons of puppies. B) After ten hours, my dog gave birth to eight brown and white puppies. C) My dog gave birth to so man puppies after quite a few hours. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After ten hours, my dog gave birth to eight brown and white puppies. 36. What is the BEST way to write this sentence:He was really late to his English class due to the fact that he had to finish his math test. A) Due to the fact that he had to finish a math test, he was really late to his English class. B) He was really late to his English class as a result of the fact that he had to finish his math test. C) He was really late to his English class because he had to finish his math test. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He was really late to his English class because he had to finish his math test. 37. Which is a good topic sentence? A) My favorite color is blue. B) I like many colors. C) Colors are everywhere. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My favorite color is blue. 38. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble. A) Our teacher likes our class the most. B) School is awesome. C) The other class is way worse than our class. D) Our class is always well behaved. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Our class is always well behaved. 39. Topic:Dogs are loyal and loving pets. Concluding sentence: ..... A) Cats are better companions than dogs. B) Dogs are only there for their owners when they want something in return. C) Dogs are terrible companions and never care for their owners. D) Dogs make great companions and are always there for their owners. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dogs make great companions and are always there for their owners. 40. You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.Which of the options below would make a good topic sentence for this paragraph? A) Exercise is hard. B) Basketball is an athletic sport. C) I love the Lakers. D) I played basketball last Thanksgiving. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Basketball is an athletic sport. 41. What is a good concluding sentence for this paragraph? A) Jason should try another sport. B) Hopefully, Jason could smile more. C) Jason could be a star player in any basketball team. D) Jason is good at football, too. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jason could be a star player in any basketball team. 42. What is the purpose of using examples in concluding sentences? A) To repeat information already stated. B) To introduce a new topic. C) To provide evidence or support for the main idea or argument. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide evidence or support for the main idea or argument. 43. Which of the following transitional words can be used in a concluding sentence?a) Howeverb) In additionc) Therefored) Meanwhile A) However. B) Therefore. C) Meanwhile. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 44. Which sentence is the topic sentence for a paragraph about why exercise is important? A) Running is a type of exercise. B) Some people like to swim. C) Exercise can be fun with friends. D) Exercise helps you stay healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exercise helps you stay healthy. 45. Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? When I want a smoothie, Jamba Juice is my favorite place to go A) Jamba Juice smoothies taste great. B) Smoothies are healthy too. C) Planet Smoothie is my second favorite. D) Out of all the smoothie places, Jamba Juice is the one I enjoy the most. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Out of all the smoothie places, Jamba Juice is the one I enjoy the most. 46. In the introduction paragraph, which of the following would successfully 'hook' your audience? A) A startling fact or surprising fact related to the topic. B) The hook is not found in the introductory paragraph. C) A definition. D) The main points to the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A startling fact or surprising fact related to the topic. 47. Which of the following sentences is a good example of a concluding sentence? A) In conclusion, exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. B) Exercise is important. C) Many people exercise daily. D) Exercise can be done in many forms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In conclusion, exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. 48. In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called. A) Sequence sentence. B) Concluding sentence. C) Capital sentence. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic sentence. 49. One type of hook is called a "fact." What is it? A) A personal experience or past event that supports your topic. B) A statement that is true and has to do with your main idea. C) Something really BIG and makes the reader say WOW. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A statement that is true and has to do with your main idea. 50. What is the last sentence in a paragraph called? A) Opinion sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) Topic sentence. D) Concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concluding sentence. 51. Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph about the importance of reading to children. A) Reading to children can help develop their language skills. B) Many children's books are available at the local library. C) In conclusion, reading to children plays a crucial role in their cognitive development and fosters a lifelong love of learning. D) Parents should try to read to their children every night. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In conclusion, reading to children plays a crucial role in their cognitive development and fosters a lifelong love of learning. 52. Which is a good/reasonable topic sentence for this paragraph: A) Rio likes Thai food. B) Rio grows hot peppers in her garden. C) Rio likes to help garden with her mom. D) Rio enjoys spicy food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rio enjoys spicy food. 53. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math. A) Johnny has a difficult time in school. B) Math is the worst subject ever. C) Reading is Johnny's favorite subject. D) Math is Johnny's most difficult class. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Math is Johnny's most difficult class. 54. What are the sentences called that are in between the topic sentence and the concluding sentence? A) Supportive. B) Details. C) Conclusions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Details. 55. Which of the following could be a good topic sentence? A) "The benefits of reading are numerous.". B) "I went to the park yesterday.". C) "The weather is nice today.". D) "Today is the Father day". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "The benefits of reading are numerous.". 56. Why are topic sentences important? A) They make paragraphs longer. B) They help organize and convey the main idea. C) They are only used in fiction stories. D) They are only use in news. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They help organize and convey the main idea. 57. What makes a good topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of exercise? A) I try to exercise at least three times a week. B) Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. C) Many people join gyms to stay motivated. D) Walking is a simple form of exercise that doesn't require equipment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. 58. Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? I have lots of different friends, but my best friend is special for a number of different reasons. A) We both like to play Wii and we both treat each other with respect. B) For a number of different reasons, my friend is special to me. In the next paragraph I will tell you about them. C) That about sums this paragraph up. D) All in all, my best friend is a keeper friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All in all, my best friend is a keeper friend. 59. Which of the following is an example of an effective concluding sentence?a) In conclusion, it is clear that recycling is important.b) So, yeah, that's all I have to say about that.c) In summary, the evidence supports the hypothesis.d) To sum up, I really enjoyed the book. A) D. To sum up, I did not enjoy the book. B) B. So, yeah, recycling is not really a big deal. C) A. In conclusion, recycling is not important. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 60. The desert is a beautiful but dangerous place to hike, so do your research and take time to prepare carefully. A) A prediction. B) Opinion. C) Warning. D) None of the above. 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