This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What goes after the bridge? A) Concluding sentence. B) Transition sentence. C) The thesis. D) The bridge. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The thesis. 2. Where does the thesis go in your essay? A) At the beginning of the introduction. B) At the end of your introduction. C) At the end of your essay. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At the end of your introduction. 3. Which of the following is the best way to begin a body paragraph? A) Transition, restate claim, summarize 3-4 best ideas. B) Transition, counterclaim, evidence. C) Simile/hook, 2-3 sentences background, thesis (claim+3 reasons). D) Transition, reason, quote evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transition, reason, quote evidence. 4. Body paragraphs are about what? A) The prompt. B) Final Thought. C) The reasons in your thesis. D) The main idea in your thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The reasons in your thesis. 5. What is the goal of a powerful statement in the conclusion? A) To confuse the reader. B) To restate the thesis again. C) To provide new evidence. D) To leave the reader with a lasting, thought-provoking idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To leave the reader with a lasting, thought-provoking idea. 6. What goes after a topic sentence? A) A citation. B) Text evidence with a citation. C) A transition. D) A concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Text evidence with a citation. 7. What does a thesis statement do in an essay? A) It introduces the main topic. B) It states the main idea of the essay. C) It provides a summary of the essay. D) It lists the supporting details. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It states the main idea of the essay. 8. What do you do once you get an essay prompt? A) Deconstruct the prompt into multiple questions. B) Make a notes chart. C) Answer the prompt in a notes chart. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deconstruct the prompt into multiple questions. 9. The conclusion should rephrase: A) The topic sentences. B) The evidence. C) The other opinion on the topic. D) The thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The thesis statement. 10. What is the purpose of the 'Restate Thesis' section in the conclusion? A) To introduce new arguments. B) To restate the thesis using words from the prompt and supporting answers. C) To summarize the evidence. D) To provide a quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To restate the thesis using words from the prompt and supporting answers. 11. "Another use for AI is it can give ideas for essays, stories, and projects." $\rightarrow$ This is an example of what? A) Closing thought. B) Supporting idea. C) Topic sentence. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting idea. 12. The FIRST paragraph in an essay is called the ..... A) Introduction. B) Thesis Statement. C) Body. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 13. What goes after the examples in your body paragraphs? A) Explanation of how the example relates to the topic sentence. B) Hook. C) Bridge. D) Topic Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Explanation of how the example relates to the topic sentence. 14. What is the sentence that states what the paragraph will be about? A) Concluding sentence. B) Thesis. C) Topic sentence. D) Body sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence. 15. What do you after you finish typing your essay? A) Turn it in. B) Reread and revise. C) Ask a friend to read it. D) Celebrate you are done. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reread and revise. 16. Which of the following strategies is most effective for planning a narrative essay? A) Listing facts and statistics. B) Creating a plot diagram. C) Writing a thesis statement. D) Developing a counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Creating a plot diagram. 17. Which is our topic? A) Driving a bus or taking the car. B) Driving a bus or driving a car. C) Driving a car or taking the bus. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Driving a car or taking the bus. 18. The first paragraph of an essay is called A) Introductory paragraph. B) Subtopic. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introductory paragraph. 19. What is the ONE way WE start our conclusion A) In conclusion,. B) For Example,. C) All in all,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All in all,. 20. What is the minimum number of body paragraphs in a standard persuasive essay? A) One. B) Two. C) Four. D) Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Three. 21. Should text evidence be in the introduction and conclusion? A) Sometimes. B) Only in a narrative. C) Yes. D) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No. 22. A thesis statement states an attitude or opinion on a topic. It doesn't just state the topic, itself. A thesis should not be a fact.Which of these is a thesis statement? A) A. Michaelangelo's artwork is famous and admired by many. B) B. Michaelangelo's artwork is powerful because of its strong spiritual understones. C) C. Michaelangelo was a great artist in Rome during 1500's. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Michaelangelo's artwork is famous and admired by many. 23. What do you need to do before you write your outline? (Answers on p.64) A) Open a word document on your computer. B) Write the body paragraphs. C) Decide on a topic and gather your ideas. D) Write the introduction and conclusion paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Decide on a topic and gather your ideas. 24. What should you use to back up the points you make in your essay? A) Your own feelings. B) Facts and examples. C) Only very long sentences. D) Just repeating your main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Facts and examples. 25. A counterclaim is the ..... of the claim. A) Opposite. B) Same. C) Neutral. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opposite. 26. How do you end your essay? A) Mic Drop!. B) Topic sentence. C) Hook. D) Bridge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mic Drop!. 27. How many paragraphs are needed in informational writing? A) 10. B) 3. C) 7. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 28. What is the purpose of the transition word in Body Paragraph 1 of an informational essay? A) To cite evidence. B) To restate the prompt/claim with the 1st reason. C) To provide a conclusion. D) To introduce a new topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To restate the prompt/claim with the 1st reason. 29. What is the most effective way to address a counterclaim? A) Ignore opposing viewpoints. B) Acknowledge and refute with evidence. C) Dismiss counterclaim as irrelevant. D) Change the subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acknowledge and refute with evidence. 30. How many sources will there be in the PT? A) 4. B) 2. C) 3. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 31. What is the last paragraph of your Argumentative Essay called? A) Hook. B) Conclusion. C) Body 1. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conclusion. 32. What order do the first body paragraph points go in? A) Real World/Personal Example, Concluding Statement, Topic Sentence. B) Real World/Personal Example, Topic Sentence, Concluding Statement. C) Topic Sentence, Real World/Personal Example, Concluding Statement. D) Topic Sentence, Concluding Statement, Real World/Personal Example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic Sentence, Real World/Personal Example, Concluding Statement. 33. Where should you introduce the thesis in the essay outline? A) Body paragraph 1. B) Conclusion. C) Body paragraph 2. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction. 34. How many sentences are in the body paragraphs? A) 1. B) 2. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4. 35. How many sentences does an Argumentative Essay intorduction have A) 2. B) 3. C) 1. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1. 36. Why do we add examples in a body paragraph? A) To make the reader laugh. B) To prove and explain the main idea. C) To finish the essay quickly. D) To show the order of paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To prove and explain the main idea. 37. What phrase is used to explain evidence in the body paragraphs of an informational essay? A) For example . B) Firstly . C) In conclusion . D) This means or This explains . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) This means or This explains . 38. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement in an informative essay? A) It is vague and broad. B) It clearly states the essay's main point. C) It is specific and concise. D) It is debatable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is vague and broad. 39. The last paragraph of an essay is called A) Introductory paragraph. B) Subtopic. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 40. What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an informative essay? A) To summarize the main point of the essay in one sentence. B) To list all the sources used in the essay. C) To provide a detailed description of the essay's topic. D) To argue against a commonly held belief. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To summarize the main point of the essay in one sentence. 41. What is the first thing you should do for the Rise Writing test? A) Carefully read the prompt, read the articles, highlight evidence, and then decide which side to argue for. B) Decide which side you are for, read the articles, highlight evidence, then carefully read the prompt. C) Read the articles, highlight evidence, decided which side you will argue, read the prompt. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carefully read the prompt, read the articles, highlight evidence, and then decide which side to argue for. 42. We use transition sentences to A) Add unnecessary complexity to the text. B) Confuse the reader with unrelated ideas. C) Create coherence and flow in writing. D) Eliminate the need for a conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Create coherence and flow in writing. 43. Which of the following is a major component of any thesis? A) Making a claim. B) Providing an amusing anecdote. C) Being at least three sentences. D) Only providing facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Making a claim. 44. What are the steps for writing your best essay? A) Try your best. B) Read the prompt carefully, write a strong thesis and use it as a map, go back and revise your work. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Read the prompt carefully, write a strong thesis and use it as a map, go back and revise your work. 45. What is the purpose of an elaboration? A) To close the paragraph with a strong closing sentence. B) To explain why and how the evidence selected connects and proves the point of the reason mentioned in the topic sentence. C) To explain the evidence in your own words. D) To make a rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To explain why and how the evidence selected connects and proves the point of the reason mentioned in the topic sentence. 46. What type of essay needs a conflict? A) Narrative. B) Informative. C) Argumentative. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative. 47. Why is organization important in essay writing? A) It makes the essay longer. B) It helps the writer remember details. C) It ensures all necessary points are included. D) It allows for more creative writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It ensures all necessary points are included. 48. What should you use to begin a conclusion paragraph? A) A main idea. B) A topic sentence. C) A gift. D) A transition word. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A transition word. 49. Which of the following is an effective strategy for revising a persuasive essay? A) Ignoring feedback from peers. B) Adding more personal opinions. C) Strengthening arguments with additional evidence. D) Removing all transition words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strengthening arguments with additional evidence. 50. Your thesis statement ..... A) Includes your position/stance on an arguable topic. B) Two reasons why for your position/stance. C) Is located at the end of the introduction paragraph. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 51. How many total paragraphs should typically be included in an ACT essay outline? A) 1. B) 10. C) 3. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 52. Which paragraph has an attention grabber, a couple of focus statements, and your thesis? A) Body. B) Intro. C) Concluding. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intro. 53. Which revision strategy is most effective for improving essay coherence? A) Including more statistics. B) Adding more quotes. C) Adding smooth transitions between paragraphs. D) Ramble to make the essay longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adding smooth transitions between paragraphs. 54. The CRY method (Claim + Reason + Evidence) is a tool for developing what part of the essay outline? A) The conclusion's summary. B) The body paragraphs. C) The introduction's background section. D) The thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The body paragraphs. 55. What does it mean to analyze evidence? A) To summarize the evidence without interpretation. B) To explain how the evidence supports the main argument. C) To ignore the evidence and focus on opinions. D) To present evidence without any context. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To explain how the evidence supports the main argument. 56. What is an outline? A) A way to organize ideas before writing. B) The beginning and ending of an essay. C) A way to connect to the reader. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A way to organize ideas before writing. 57. Which of the following is the correct set up for the introduction paragraph for a 5-paragraph informative essay? A) HookBackground Thesis (w/ 2 reasons). B) HookBackground Thesis (w/ 3 reasons). C) HookBackgroundThesis (w/ 20 reasons). D) Hook Background Thesis (w/ 5 reasons). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) HookBackground Thesis (w/ 3 reasons). 58. Which of the following outlines best represents the structure of a narrative essay? A) Introduction, Argument, Counterargument, Conclusion. B) Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion. C) Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution. D) Introduction, Thesis Statement, Supporting Details, Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution. 59. What is the role of a thesis statement in a persuasive essay? A) To conclude the essay. B) To provide background information. C) To introduce the main topic. D) To state the writer's position or argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To state the writer's position or argument. 60. What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay? A) To entertain the reader with a story. B) To convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint. C) To inform the reader about a topic. D) To describe a process in detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesEssay Outline Quiz 1Essay Outline Quiz 3Essay Outline Quiz 4Essay Outline Quiz 5Essay Outline Quiz 6Essay Outline Quiz 7Essay Outline Quiz 8Essay Outline Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books