This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 16 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. If you are asked to write an informative essay, what do you do? A) Take a stance and support it with evidence. B) Write a story about the topic using E123CFR. C) Write a paragraph about your opinion on the topic. D) Write a detailed report about the topic without your opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Write a detailed report about the topic without your opinion. 2. How many sentences is a paragraph? A) 8. B) 5. C) 4 to 7. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4 to 7. 3. What is the name of the second paragraph of an essay? A) Conclusion. B) Body Paragraph 2. C) Body Paragraph 1. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body Paragraph 1. 4. Each body paragraph should be ..... sentences long. A) Three or four sentences. B) Eight to ten sentences. C) Six or seven sentences. D) Five or six sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eight to ten sentences. 5. Based on the analysis of the Gen AI prompt, focusing on the 'benefits and drawbacks' of AI would be a mistake because: A) The prompt explicitly forbids discussing drawbacks. B) This information is part of the essay's background, not the specific question to be answered. C) The word count is too restrictive to cover both benefits and drawbacks. D) Only benefits should be discussed to maintain a positive tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This information is part of the essay's background, not the specific question to be answered. 6. What type of evidence is the strongest source for an essay over NASA-based research? A) .gov. B) .com. C) .org. D) .edu. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) .gov. 7. Why is it important to include a hook in the introduction of an informative essay? A) To present the main argument of the essay. B) To summarize the conclusion of the essay. C) To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further. D) To list the sources that will be used in the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further. 8. What is the thesis? A) A sentence that states what the essay is going to be about. B) It is the same thing as a hook. C) The context in the essay. D) It is in the body paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sentence that states what the essay is going to be about. 9. The first paragraph should include ..... A) Your introduction. B) A hook and thesis statement. C) Just a thesis statement. D) Dear reader, I am going to tell you why I am right . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A hook and thesis statement. 10. What goes after the transition word at the beginning of the conclusion paragraph? A) A main idea. B) A topic sentence. C) Restate thesis. D) A gift. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Restate thesis. 11. Which sentence structure is most appropriate for an informational essay? A) Complex and varied. B) Simple and repetitive. C) Fragmented and incomplete. D) Run-on and lengthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex and varied. 12. What is the first sentence of body paragraph one in an informative essay? A) Text evidence. B) Topic sentence (Reason #1). C) Thesis statement. D) Explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic sentence (Reason #1). 13. The evidence in your essay comes from ..... A) Your notes chart. B) The article. C) Your notes chart and articles. D) The notes chart and essay outline. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Your notes chart and articles. 14. What part of an essay restates the thesis statement? A) Introductory paragraph. B) Body. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 15. How many sentences (minimum) of background information should you include in the introductory paragraph of your argument essay? A) At least two, but three would be excellent. B) Background information is totally not needed. C) One is good enough. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At least two, but three would be excellent. 16. How is the conclusion supposed to be labeled? A) Hook?Thesis:. B) In conclusion, Overall,. C) A:C:E:S:. D) 1. In conclusion, 2. All in all,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. In conclusion, 2. All in all,. 17. Which is an example of a hook? A) "Do you want to inspire students to be their best?". B) "Together we can make a difference by voting for this initiative!". C) "However, cell phones can be regulated by the teacher.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Do you want to inspire students to be their best?". 18. What is the name of the first sentence of your introduction? A) Transition Sentence. B) Thesis. C) Title. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hook. 19. Which of the following is included in the conclusion according to the outline? A) Topic sentences from body paragraphs. B) A personal opinion on the text. C) A restatement of the thesis and a powerful statement/life lesson. D) Additional evidence to support the thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A restatement of the thesis and a powerful statement/life lesson. 20. What are the components of the CONCLUSION in order? A) Closing statement, thesis, 2 reasons. B) Closing Statement. C) Hook, restate thesis, closing statement. D) Restate thesis, Connect thoughts to the hook, Closing statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Restate thesis, Connect thoughts to the hook, Closing statement. 21. In an informative essay outline, where does the thesis statement typically appear? A) At the beginning of the introduction. B) At the beginning of the conclusion. C) At the end of the introduction. D) At the end of the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the end of the introduction. 22. Which of the following correctly identifies a 'restricting word' from the Gen AI assignment prompt analysis? A) 'Generative AI'. B) 'Discuss'. C) 'in what manner'. D) 'benefits and challenges'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'in what manner'. 23. What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an ACT essay outline? A) To provide a summary of the essay's conclusion. B) To clearly state the main point or argument of the essay. C) To list all supporting details of the essay. D) To introduce unrelated topics for discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To clearly state the main point or argument of the essay. 24. According to the sources, what is the primary purpose of an essay outline? A) To serve as the first draft of the full essay, written in complete paragraphs. B) To act as a structured plan or blueprint for the essay, showing all major ideas and supporting points in an organised manner. C) To list keywords and research notes without any specific structure. D) To replace the need for peer and instructor feedback by finalising ideas early. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To act as a structured plan or blueprint for the essay, showing all major ideas and supporting points in an organised manner. 25. When outlining the conclusion, what is the key difference between the 'roadmap' and the 'summary of reasons'? A) The roadmap is in the introduction and previews points, while the summary is in the conclusion and recaps them. B) The roadmap uses full sentences, whereas the summary uses only keywords. C) The summary introduces new evidence, while the roadmap does not. D) There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The roadmap is in the introduction and previews points, while the summary is in the conclusion and recaps them. 26. The topic sentences should A) Not relate to the thesis statement. B) Connect back to the thesis statement by stating a controlling reason from your thesis. C) Be a quote from a source. D) I don't remember. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connect back to the thesis statement by stating a controlling reason from your thesis. 27. What is the role of the conclusion in an informational essay? A) To introduce new information. B) To restate the thesis and summarize key points. C) To present a counterargument. D) To provide a detailed analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To restate the thesis and summarize key points. 28. What is the function of the hook in a persuasive essay? A) To present the thesis. B) To summarize the essay. C) To grab the reader's attention. D) To provide evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To grab the reader's attention. 29. What are the 3 components of an introduction in order? A) Thesis, background, hook. B) Answer prompt, background, thesis. C) Hook, background, thesis. D) Two reason, thesis, hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook, background, thesis. 30. What is the function of a Topic Sentence? A) To summarize the entire text. B) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. C) To list supporting details for the paragraph. D) To provide a conclusion to the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. ← 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