This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 15 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Supporting your claim in the body paragraph with evidence involves: A) Providing examples and explanations. B) Stating your opinion. C) Asking questions. D) Using metaphors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Providing examples and explanations. 2. How many paragraphs is an informational essay? A) 4-5. B) 3-4. C) 1. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4-5. 3. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.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. 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. 4. Which of the following is not true A) An outline begins the essay's thesis statement. B) An outline includes many long sentences. C) An outline shows what order the ideas will be discussed (1st, 2nd etc). D) An outline ends with the essay's conclusion. E) An outline shows the organisation of the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An outline includes many long sentences. 5. Overall, after all, generally speaking, and as can be seen are examples of A) Transitions words to use at the beginning of body paragraphs. B) Transition words to use of the end of body paragraphs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transition words to use of the end of body paragraphs. 6. What is included in the "Introduction" of the Outline? A) Hook, Topic, Argument, Claim and Reasons. B) Hook, Topic, Claim and Counterclaim. C) Call to Action, Claim and Counterclaim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook, Topic, Argument, Claim and Reasons. 7. What goes after the transition sentence at the end of the introduction paragraph? A) Text evidence. B) The first body paragraph. C) Concluding sentence. D) A citation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The first body paragraph. 8. How many paragraphs should an Argumentative Essay have? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4. 9. Where does the THESIS go in the essay outline? A) Conclusion. B) Body Paragraph #1. C) Body Paragraph #2. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction. 10. What does the 'Background (TAMS)' section in an essay introduction include? A) Topic sentences and conclusion. B) Title, Author, Main characters or idea, and Short Summary. C) Thesis statement and evidence. D) Restated thesis and lesson learned. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Title, Author, Main characters or idea, and Short Summary. 11. What is the first thing you should do when writing an informative essay? A) Read and understand the prompt. B) Decide how to divide the information into paragraphs. C) Decide how to write the thesis statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Read and understand the prompt. 12. How many of sentences does an introduction have? A) 4. B) 5. C) 2. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3. 13. What is the function of a transition sentence in an informational essay? A) To provide evidence. B) To introduce a new topic. C) To conclude the essay. D) To connect ideas between paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To connect ideas between paragraphs. 14. Based on the following prompt, indicate what type of essay you will be writing:Your school food service wants to buy more produce from local farmers. This food is a bit more expensive, but it is free of pesticides. Write a letter to the food-service director giving your specific reasons for supporting or objecting to the plan. A) Argumentative/persuasive. B) Informative/explanatory. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argumentative/persuasive. 15. Which part of an essay outline introduces the main topic? A) Conclusion. B) Introduction. C) Thesis Statement. D) Body. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction. 16. T or F:If you use a real world example in the first body paragraph, you can use another real world example in the second body paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 17. What is the significance of using varied sentence starters? A) To enhance the flow and engagement of the writing. B) To make the writing more complex and difficult to read. C) To reduce the overall word count of the text. D) To limit the variety of ideas presented in the writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To enhance the flow and engagement of the writing. 18. What is the last sentence of your conclusion in an Argumentative Essay called? A) Hook. B) Call to Action. C) Restate Thesis. D) Explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to Action. 19. Which is a correct way to cite text evidence? A) According to the author, "Recycling reduces a person's carbon footprint.". B) According to the text, "Recycling reduces a person's carbon footprint.". C) "Recycling reduces a person's carbon footprint" (paragraph 1). D) According to Source 1, "Recycling reduces a person's carbon footprint.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) According to Source 1, "Recycling reduces a person's carbon footprint.". 20. What does the word conclusion mean in essay writing? A) The first sentence of the essay. B) A summary and final thought. C) The longest part of the essay. D) A detailed example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A summary and final thought. 21. What type of essay has a counterclaim? A) Informative. B) Descriptive. C) Argumentative. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argumentative. 22. When writing an argument, you should try to have at least ..... points to support your claim. A) 1. B) 3. C) 2. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 3. 23. What are analysis sentence starters? A) Sentences that summarize a paragraph. B) Questions that lead to further discussion. C) Words that introduce a conclusion. D) Phrases like 'This explains', 'This proves', or 'This demonstrates'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Phrases like 'This explains', 'This proves', or 'This demonstrates'. 24. Which type of outline did we use? A) Block Arrantement. B) Point by Point Argumentative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Point by Point Argumentative. 25. How many body paragraphs should an essay have? A) 8. B) 2. C) 2 or 3. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2 or 3. 26. Before writing your first draft, you should plan and organize your thoughts by completing ..... A) A source. B) A thesis. C) An annotation. D) An outline. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An outline. 27. Once you introduce the author and title of the source one time what method is used to reference the source the second time or any time thereafter? A) Author's last name or title of the source. B) Title of the source. C) Author's last name & title of the source. D) Author's last name. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Author's last name or title of the source. 28. Which sentence is an example of a topic sentence for a body paragraph in an informational essay? A) This is why the topic is important. B) In conclusion, the evidence shows . C) The essay will discuss . D) Firstly, the main reason is . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Firstly, the main reason is . 29. Which of the following is NOT typically included in an informational essay? A) Personal opinion. B) Thesis statement. C) Supporting evidence. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal opinion. 30. Fill in the blank:After citing evidence in a body paragraph, you should explain the evidence by saying, 'This ..... ' A) Flies. B) Runs. C) Jumps. D) Means. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Means. ← 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