This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How does the outline suggest citing evidence in body paragraphs? A) Paraphrase the quote without mentioning the source. B) Use a general reference to the text. C) Cite specific paragraph/line numbers and provide a direct quote. D) Provide an opinion about the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cite specific paragraph/line numbers and provide a direct quote. 2. Paraphrasing, or putting another author's words into your own, does not need a citation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 3. What is the primary purpose of an informational essay? A) To narrate a story. B) To inform the reader. C) To persuade the reader. D) To entertain the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To inform the reader. 4. What should follow the cited evidence according to the outline? A) A new topic sentence. B) An explanation that sets up the context of the quote and paragraph. C) A summary of the quote. D) A concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An explanation that sets up the context of the quote and paragraph. 5. What is the primary function of the introduction in a narrative essay? A) To present an argument. B) To set the scene and introduce the main characters. C) To provide a list of references. D) To summarize the entire story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To set the scene and introduce the main characters. 6. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph? A) To list sources. B) To conclude the essay. C) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. D) To provide a counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 7. What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay? A) Body Paragraph 2. B) Introduction. C) Conclusion. D) Body Paragraph 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction. 8. Which of the following is the best format for a conclusion paragraph? A) Transition, restate claim, summarize best 3-4 ideas, transition to conclude. B) Transition, reason, evidence, explain, example. C) Simile/hook, 3-4 sentences background, thesis (claim + 3 reasons). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transition, restate claim, summarize best 3-4 ideas, transition to conclude. 9. How many supporting details should you have in a body paragraph? A) At least two. B) It doesn't matter. C) One. D) Five or more. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At least two. 10. What's the name of the last paragraph of an essay? A) Body Paragraph 2. B) Conclusion. C) Introduction. D) Body Paragraph 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conclusion. 11. Following a direct quote or paraphrase from a source, there needs to be an ..... A) Information. B) In-text citation. C) Commentary. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In-text citation. 12. Where is the thesis statement located in an argumentative essay? A) The last sentence of the introduction paragraph. B) The first sentence of the conclusion paragraph. C) The last sentence of each paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The last sentence of the introduction paragraph. 13. What does it mean to make an outline? A) Writing full paragraphs for each part. B) Writing short summary sentences or phrases for each point. C) Copying information straight from sources. D) Drawing pictures to show ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Writing short summary sentences or phrases for each point. 14. The conclusion paragraph of a well-written informative essay includes A) A transition, restate the thesis, summarize your best analysis in three to four sentences and a wrap-up sentence. B) A transition, a topic sentence, two facts that you quote and cite, analysis and explanations, and conclusion sentence. C) A simile/hook, three to four sentences of background, a thesis statement that includes 3 or 4 areas of focus. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A transition, restate the thesis, summarize your best analysis in three to four sentences and a wrap-up sentence. 15. The conclusion paragraph should be what portion of your essay? A) One-third. B) Half. C) The same length as the introduction. D) One-tenth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The same length as the introduction. 16. Which of the following is identified as a common mistake students make when creating an essay outline? A) Writing only the thesis statement and topic sentences as full sentences. B) Using headings and bullet points instead of full paragraphs. C) Making a list of ideas that lacks a logical flow. D) Including evidence and examples to support their claims. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Making a list of ideas that lacks a logical flow. 17. Another name for "informational" writing is ..... A) Narrative. B) Exclamatory. C) Argumentative. D) Explanatory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explanatory. 18. The purpose of a hook in an essay introduction is to: A) Provide a summary of the essay. B) Introduce the main points. C) Grab the reader's attention. D) State the thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grab the reader's attention. 19. When creating an outline, which of the following best describes the requirement for sentence structure? A) Only keywords and short phrases should be used to save space. B) The entire outline must be written in full, multi-sentence paragraphs. C) Each component should be written as one full sentence, though symbols can be used to organise thoughts. D) Only the thesis statement and concluding clincher must be full sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Each component should be written as one full sentence, though symbols can be used to organise thoughts. 20. How many paragraphs in an argumentative/persuasive essay? A) 3. B) 5. C) 4. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 6. 21. What order do the second body paragraph points go in? A) Topic Sentence, Real World/Personal Example, Concluding Statement. B) Real World/Personal Example, Topic Sentence, Concluding Statement. C) Topic Sentence, Concluding Statement, Real World/Personal Example. D) Real World/Personal Example, Concluding Statement, Topic Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence, Real World/Personal Example, Concluding Statement. 22. What should be the focus of the body paragraphs in an informational essay? A) Personal anecdotes. B) Supporting the thesis with evidence. C) Introducing new topics. D) Restating the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting the thesis with evidence. 23. What is the role of a counter argument in a persuasive essay? A) To present opposing views. B) To conclude the essay. C) To introduce a new topic. D) To support the thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To present opposing views. 24. What are the two headings in your notes chart? A) Questions and Evidence/Answers. B) Headings and Questions. C) Answers and Subheadings. D) Questions and Titles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Questions and Evidence/Answers. 25. How many sentences should your conclusion have in an Argumentative Essay? A) 1. B) 2. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 26. According to the informational essay outline, how should evidence be cited in the body paragraphs? A) By summarizing the evidence without citing sources. B) According to "evidence." or In the passage, it states " evidence.". C) By using only personal opinions. D) By listing evidence without explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) According to "evidence." or In the passage, it states " evidence.". 27. How many body paragraphs should your Argumentative Essay have? A) 3. B) 1. C) 4. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2. 28. Which answer below is an example of a thesis statement? A) Loneliness is a central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. B) I like the color purple. C) What is the central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loneliness is a central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. 29. The PEEL method is a complement to CRY method ("to cry as you peel the opinion") for structuring body paragraphs. What does the 'L' in PEEL stand for? A) Linking ideas:throughout, with transitions & at the end, to the thesis or the next paragraph. B) Logic, ensuring the point is rational. C) Length, ensuring the paragraph meets the word count. D) Language, ensuring the vocabulary is academic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Linking ideas:throughout, with transitions & at the end, to the thesis or the next paragraph. 30. What is the purpose of a counterclaim? A) To give another reason to persuade the reader why your side is better. B) To acknowledge the counter argument of the topic and reasons being discussed and reiterate your position with supporting evidence. C) To disagree with the thesis and provide evidence to support it. D) To mention why the other side is better than you side. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To acknowledge the counter argument of the topic and reasons being discussed and reiterate your position with supporting evidence. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesEssay Outline Quiz 1Essay Outline Quiz 2Essay Outline Quiz 3Essay Outline Quiz 4Essay Outline Quiz 5Essay Outline Quiz 6Essay Outline Quiz 7Essay Outline Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books