This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Concluding Sentences – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Concluding Sentences Quiz 8 (16 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:Using transitional words in concluding sentences can help create a smooth flow between paragraphs. A) Using transitional words in concluding sentences can create a choppy flow between paragraphs. B) True. C) Transitional words are unnecessary in concluding sentences. D) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 2. What is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of learning a second language? A) Learning a second language can be challenging but rewarding. B) Many people learn a second language for travel purposes. C) Learning a second language opens up new cultural and professional opportunities. D) I started learning Spanish last year. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Learning a second language opens up new cultural and professional opportunities. 3. Which type of concluding sentence connects back to the main idea with an expert opinion? A) Summary/restatement. B) Predictive. C) Opinion-based. D) Question-based. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opinion-based. 4. Identify the sentence that is most likely a topic sentence. A) The cat slept on the mat. B) Cats are known for their independence and curiosity. C) The mat was blue and fluffy. D) Sleeping is a common behavior for cats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cats are known for their independence and curiosity. 5. They can't really play with you. You don't even know if they like you. They are pretty boring to have around.Which sentence would make a good topic sentence. A) Goldfish are bad pets. B) Teachers are the worst. C) My aunt has two brothers. D) My XBox is the bomb!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Goldfish are bad pets. 6. Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence:Choosing a car can be difficult unless you follow these guidelines. A) Choosing a car is a lot like choosing a horse. B) It depends on the features that you feel are most important. C) Following these guidelines can lead you to a satisfying purchase. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Following these guidelines can lead you to a satisfying purchase. 7. Restate the topic sentence using a different kind of sentence, but keeping the main idea. A) DO THIS. B) DON'T DO THIS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DO THIS. 8. How can you identify a topic sentence in a paragraph? A) The topic sentence is always in the middle of a paragraph. B) The topic sentence is not necessary in a paragraph. C) The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. D) The topic sentence is usually the last sentence of a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. 9. Which sentence provides a summary and a transition in an essay? A) Commentary. B) Topic Sentence. C) Concluding Sentence. D) Concrete Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concluding Sentence. 10. What do you call the last sentence in a paragraph that summarizes your ideas? A) Supporting detail sentence. B) Topic sentence. C) Closing sentence. D) Transition sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Closing sentence. 11. Which of the following sentences is NOT a good concluding sentence? A) The sentence that reinforces the thesis statement. B) The sentence that provides a final thought or reflection. C) The sentence that summarizes the main points. D) The sentence that introduces new ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The sentence that introduces new ideas. 12. Which sentence would be the best concluding sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of reading? A) Reading is a popular hobby. B) Many people read books. C) Reading can improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. D) Some books are long. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reading can improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. 13. Include a new topic. 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. 14. In the summer, there's lots to do in California. A) California is a wonderful place to spend the summer. B) Obviously, there are lots of things to do in the winter as well. C) To sum it up, I like to play baseball, soccer, and maybe football. D) I always look forward to these things when summer comes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) California is a wonderful place to spend the summer. 15. Topic sentences should ..... A) Be packed with details. B) Tell what the paragraph is about. C) Summarize what you just read. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tell what the paragraph is about. 16. ..... needing a lot of looking after, pets can also be expensive to keep. A) In addition to. B) In spite of. C) Due to. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition to. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesConcluding Sentences Quiz 1Concluding Sentences Quiz 2Concluding Sentences Quiz 3Concluding Sentences Quiz 4Concluding Sentences Quiz 5Concluding Sentences Quiz 6Concluding Sentences Quiz 7Academic Paragraph Review Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books