This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 12 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What should the second body paragraph begin with? A) A restated thesis. B) An unrelated fact. C) A quote from the conclusion. D) A topic sentence introducing the second answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A topic sentence introducing the second answer. 2. What is the second thing you should do when preparing to write an informative essay? A) Immediately begin to write an 8-10 sentence body paragraph. B) Read the articles and highlight important and interesting facts. C) Decide which facts to include in the third body paragraph of your essay. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Read the articles and highlight important and interesting facts. 3. Which of the following shows the best format for an introductory paragraph? A) Simile/hook, 2-3 sentences of background, thesis (claim + 3 reasons). B) Any kind of hook, only one sentence of background, claim. C) Transition, restate claim, summarize your best ideas, call to action. D) Reason, fact, explain, example, transition, reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simile/hook, 2-3 sentences of background, thesis (claim + 3 reasons). 4. What should the introduction of an informational essay include? A) A detailed analysis. B) A thesis statement and overview of main points. C) A list of references. D) A personal story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A thesis statement and overview of main points. 5. What is the name of the extra paragraph in an argumentative essay? A) Body Paragraph #4. B) Conflict. C) Thesis. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counterclaim. 6. What goes after the thesis statement? A) The bridge. B) Concluding sentence. C) Transition sentence. D) The hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transition sentence. 7. What is the purpose of including a body preview in an essay outline? A) To summarize the conclusion of the essay. B) To provide a list of references used in the essay. C) To outline the introduction of the essay. D) To provide a brief overview of the main points and arguments that will be discussed in the body paragraphs of the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide a brief overview of the main points and arguments that will be discussed in the body paragraphs of the essay. 8. What does the R" in the "OREO" acronym stand for? A) Reasons. B) Rewrite. C) References. D) Research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reasons. 9. Why is "A first thing to remember" a good way to begin a body paragraph? A) It clearly introduces a new mini-topic. B) It helps make the writer's sentences longer. C) It concludes the mini-topic for the reader. D) It uses correct spelling and punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It clearly introduces a new mini-topic. 10. Where does the HOOK TIE BACK go in the essay outline? A) Body Paragraph #1. B) Body Paragraph #2. C) Conclusion. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 11. How many paragraphs should you have for a STAAR persuasive essay? A) Two!. B) What's a paragraph?. C) Four!. D) Five!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Four!. 12. What is the role of the conclusion in an informative essay? A) To introduce new information. B) To restate the thesis in a new way and summarize the main points. C) To present a counterargument. D) To list all the sources used. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To restate the thesis in a new way and summarize the main points. 13. What goes at the beginning of each body paragraph? A) Topic sentence. B) Reasons. C) Transition word/phrase. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transition word/phrase. 14. How can a writer ensure coherence and cohesion throughout an ACT essay outline? A) Include unrelated information in each paragraph. B) Use contradictory transition words. C) Create a clear thesis statement, focus each paragraph on a specific idea related to the thesis, use transition words to connect ideas, and repeat key words or concepts to reinforce main points. D) Avoid repeating key words or concepts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Create a clear thesis statement, focus each paragraph on a specific idea related to the thesis, use transition words to connect ideas, and repeat key words or concepts to reinforce main points. 15. Which of the following is a key component of an informational essay's introduction? A) A personal anecdote. B) A strong thesis statement. C) A counterargument. D) A detailed analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A strong thesis statement. 16. What should be your second sentence of a body paragraph? A) Topic Sentence. B) Explain. C) Claim. D) Example. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Example. 17. Your introductory and concluding paragraphs are about what? A) Reasons in your thesis. B) Final Thought. C) Supporting Details. D) The main idea of your thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The main idea of your thesis. 18. What are some strategies for effectively organizing the main points in the body paragraphs of an ACT essay outline? A) Use overly complex language to confuse the reader. B) Include irrelevant information in each paragraph. C) Randomly arrange main points without transitions. D) Start with a clear topic sentence, provide supporting evidence, use transitions, and organize main points logically. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Start with a clear topic sentence, provide supporting evidence, use transitions, and organize main points logically. 19. This sentence states the belief of those who oppose your position. A) Closing sentence. B) Reason 2. C) Counter argument. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counter argument. 20. This sentence wraps up your essay and tells the reader what you've already told them. A) Thesis. B) Restated thesis. C) Call to action. D) Counter argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restated thesis. 21. What are the 3 e's of a body paragraph A) Edwin, edgar, edward. B) Evidence, explain, elaborate. C) Example, evidence, elaborate. D) Example, evidence, experiment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Example, evidence, elaborate. 22. What is the ideal number and type of paragraphs for an argument essay? A) 1 introduction, 3 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion paragraph. B) Any number, as long as you include a counterclaim paragraph. C) 1 introduction, 3 body, 1 counter claim, 1 conclusion. D) 1 introduction paragraph, 2 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1 introduction, 3 body, 1 counter claim, 1 conclusion. 23. What does "O" in OREO acronym stand for? A) Order. B) Official. C) Option. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opinion. 24. Which of the following shows the correct way to begin paragraph number 5? A) Transition, reason, evidence. B) Transition, counterclaim, evidence. C) Transition, restate claim, summarize your best explanations. D) Refute, explain, example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transition, counterclaim, evidence. 25. Where does the thesis statement usually go in the essay? A) First sentence in body paragraph. B) First sentence in conclusion. C) Last sentence in conclusion. D) Last sentence in Introduction paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Last sentence in Introduction paragraph. 26. After you have your main idea, what should you do next to organize your work? A) Start writing the introduction right away. B) Put your ideas into groups and find big topics. C) Look for more research sources. D) Write the ending first. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Put your ideas into groups and find big topics. 27. What is the role of transition words in an informational essay? A) To confuse the reader. B) To connect ideas and ensure smooth flow. C) To introduce new topics. D) To conclude the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect ideas and ensure smooth flow. 28. How many paragraphs are in a typical argumentative essay? A) 6. B) 3. C) 12. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 6. 29. How many sentences are in an essay? A) 8. B) 10. C) 12. D) 14. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 12. 30. The last paragraph in an informational essay is called ..... A) Introduction. B) Conclusion. C) Body paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conclusion. ← 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