This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 18 (14 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which paragraph has a topic sentence, at least two supporting details, and a concluding sentence? A) Intro. B) Body Paragraph. C) Thesis. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body Paragraph. 2. What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay outline? A) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement. B) To ask rhetorical questions and leave the reader with something to ponder. C) To provide evidence and examples to support the thesis statement. D) To introduce new ideas not previously discussed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement. 3. What should be considered after planning out the ideas for each paragraph and putting them into a logical order? A) Think about the evidence and analysis to support the points. B) Ignore the evidence and analysis. C) Start writing the conclusion first. D) Stop writing the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Think about the evidence and analysis to support the points. 4. What is the primary purpose of an essay outline? A) To make the essay longer. B) To organize thoughts and structure before writing. C) To list vocabulary words. D) To count paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To organize thoughts and structure before writing. 5. This sentence engages the reader's attention and inspires them to keep reading. A) Thesis. B) Connecting Sentence. C) Hook. D) Call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. 6. How many reasons do you need to have to support your claim? A) 1. B) 5. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 7. Which of the following is a type of hook sentence? A) Summary. B) Analysis. C) Quotation. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quotation. 8. An informational essay has ..... paragraphs A) 3. B) 5. C) 2. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5. 9. How should you begin the introductory paragraph of your essay? A) Begin with your counterclaim, then state your real claim. B) Begin this paragraph with a transition word. C) Use a simile that relates to your topic. D) Always begin with your strongest fact first. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use a simile that relates to your topic. 10. After writing your examples, what should you include at the end of each paragraph? A) Joke. B) Closing statement that connects back to the thesis. C) Question. D) Quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Closing statement that connects back to the thesis. 11. Which statement best describes the 'demonstrable' component of the SAPD + A rule for a thesis statement? A) The claim must be provable with evidence like statistics, expert opinions, or facts. B) The claim must demonstrate an understanding of the assignment's instruction words. C) The claim must be written in a way that avoids using the first person ('I') or second person ('you'). D) The claim must not be a question or a simple statement of fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The claim must be provable with evidence like statistics, expert opinions, or facts. 12. I compared the writing process to bricklaying in class to emphasise that ..... A) Writing is a slow process that requires a lot of physical effort. B) Each skill supports the next, and a solid foundation is necessary before moving on. C) The final product must be perfectly uniform, just like a brick wall. D) It is better to complete the entire essay in one sitting to maintain consistency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Each skill supports the next, and a solid foundation is necessary before moving on. 13. Body Paragraph:Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence that restates a claim and reason? A) Video games are harmful because they increase aggression. B) The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it states that they increase aggression. C) The author uses this evidence to show how video games increase aggression. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Video games are harmful because they increase aggression. 14. Which revision technique is most helpful for improving clarity? A) Read the essay backwards. B) Read aloud and listen for awkward phrasing. C) Check only for spelling. D) Add more adverbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Read aloud and listen for awkward phrasing. ← PreviousRelated 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