This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which part of an informational essay provides evidence to support the thesis? A) Title. B) Body paragraphs. C) Conclusion. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body paragraphs. 2. What makes up a thesis statement? A) Only 1 claim. B) 2 pieces of text evidence. C) Only 1 reason. D) A claim and 2 reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A claim and 2 reasons. 3. Which sentence is a map for your entire paper? A) Attention Grabber. B) Concluding Sentence. C) Thesis Statement. D) Supporting Detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis Statement. 4. What is the primary purpose of an informative essay? A) To persuade the reader to accept the writer's point of view. B) To entertain the reader with a fictional story. C) To provide information and educate the reader on a specific topic. D) To describe a personal experience in detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide information and educate the reader on a specific topic. 5. Which point of view should your paper be written in? A) 1st (I, Me). B) 2nd (You). C) 3rd (He/she/it). D) All point of views. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3rd (He/she/it). 6. If you run out of time to write the essay, which paragraph can you take out? A) Body paragraph. B) Introduction paragraph. C) Conclusion paragraph. D) Counterclaim paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Body paragraph. 7. What's the first sentence of your conclusion? A) Hook. B) Thesis statement. C) Topic sentence. D) Restate your thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Restate your thesis. 8. How can a well-organized outline lead to a successful essay? A) By including more examples. B) By allowing for more creativity. C) By making it longer. D) By ensuring clarity and focus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By ensuring clarity and focus. 9. How should each body paragraph in an informative essay be structured? A) Start with a conclusion, followed by evidence, and end with a topic sentence. B) Start with a topic sentence, provide supporting details, and conclude with a transition. C) Begin with a quote, follow with a personal anecdote, and end with a question. D) Begin and end with a joke to keep the reader entertained. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Start with a topic sentence, provide supporting details, and conclude with a transition. 10. "In the final analysis" and "in summary" should be used A) In the introductory paragraph. B) In the concluding paragraph. C) In the 3rd body paragraph. D) In the 4th body paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the concluding paragraph. 11. How does the last sentence of the essay start? A) Overall,. B) All in all,. C) In conclusion,. D) In the text it says, ". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All in all,. 12. What does fleshing it out mean? A) When you eat too much and put on too much weight. B) When you make your essay as long as possible. C) When you add more information to your outline. D) When you go through your essay and fix mistakes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When you add more information to your outline. 13. Which sentence type is used to refute a counter argument? A) Topic Sentence. B) Rebuttal Sentence. C) Supporting Sentence. D) Concluding Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rebuttal Sentence. 14. What should the thesis statement in the introduction include according to the informational essay outline? A) Restate the prompt with two reasons-Title, author, Restate 2 reasons. B) Only the title and author of the essay. C) A summary of the entire essay. D) Personal opinions about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restate the prompt with two reasons-Title, author, Restate 2 reasons. 15. For an essay about how Braille was invented, which of these would be an important main idea? A) The favorite colors of people who are blind. B) The different kinds of paper used for Braille. C) How much Braille books cost. D) What life was like for blind people before Braille was invented. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) What life was like for blind people before Braille was invented. 16. Where does a HOOK go in the essay outline? A) Conclusion. B) Body Paragraph #2. C) Introduction. D) Body Paragraph #1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction. 17. What paragraphs have the exact same components (i.e. concluding sentence, final thought, attention grabber, etc.)? A) Intro and Concluding. B) Attention Grabber and Topic Sentences. C) Body Paragraphs and Intro Paragraphs. D) Body Paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Body Paragraphs. 18. Which transition word is best used to introduce a counterargument? A) Similarly. B) Consequently. C) Furthermore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 19. Thesis:Is an indispensable element of any introduction, as it establishes what statement or point is made in an essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. How many paragraphs is in an informative essay? A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4. 21. Where should a thesis statement appear? A) First paragraph. B) Anywhere in the essay. C) Last paragraph. D) The first sentence of every paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) First paragraph. 22. Where does the TOPIC SENTENCE for REASON 1 go in the essay outline? A) Body Paragraph #2. B) Conclusion. C) Introduction. D) Body Paragraph #1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Body Paragraph #1. 23. What should be included in the introduction paragraph of an essay? A) A list of references. B) Evidence. C) A thesis statement. D) A summary of the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A thesis statement. 24. Without this sentence, you do not have an essay; it is what you are trying to prove in your body paragraphs. A) Restated thesis. B) Thesis. C) Details. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis. 25. A first thing to remember, furthermore, moreover, and equally important are examples of A) Transition words to use at the end of body paragraphs. B) Transitions words to use at the beginning of body paragraphs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transitions words to use at the beginning of body paragraphs. 26. Which of the following is a persuasive power word? A) Maybe. B) Depends. C) Only. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Only. 27. In which paragraph do you restate your thesis? A) Concluding. B) Focus Statement. C) Intro. D) Body Paragraph 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concluding. 28. A summary is important because it ..... A) Presents any necessary background information about your topic. B) Serves as a "map" and gives the reader a preview of the rest of your essay. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presents any necessary background information about your topic. 29. How many sentences are in a paragraph? A) 3-5. B) 1-2. C) 6-8. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3-5. 30. This is the sentence in which you provide an illustration that supports your reason. A) Details. B) Reason 2. C) Specific example. D) Closing sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Specific example. 31. What is a good tool to help you get started with your essay? A) Outline. B) Stare at the wall. C) Instantly feel overwhelmed and raise your hand to ask what to do. D) Copy what your friend is doing. E) Phillips head screwdriver. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Outline. 32. What comes right after the counterclaim in the third body paragraph in an argumentative essay? A) Restating the thesis. B) Rebuttal. C) Summarizing main points. D) Text evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rebuttal. 33. Your body paragraph must include examples/evidence because A) You have to entertain your readers. B) You have to prove that your thesis is true. C) You have to add more sentences to make a complete paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You have to prove that your thesis is true. 34. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an informational essay? A) Clear structure. B) Factual information. C) Objective tone. D) Personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal anecdotes. 35. What is the fourth step in preparing to write an informative essay? A) You should fold or draw the appropriate lines on a piece of paper and make your outline. B) You should read and highlight at least eight interesting and important facts in the articles given to you. C) You should write the conclusion paragraph being sure to restate your thesis and summarize your best analysis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You should fold or draw the appropriate lines on a piece of paper and make your outline. 36. What is the best approach to incorporating evidence in an essay? A) Quote the entire website. B) Introduce, cite, and explain. C) Use evidence without citation. D) Paraphrase without addressing the author. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduce, cite, and explain. 37. What order does the conclusion paragraph points go in? A) Reword thesis, big picture, tie back to hook. B) Tie back to hook, big picture, reword thesis. C) Big picture, Tie back to hook, reword thesis. D) Reword thesis, tie back to hook, big picture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reword thesis, big picture, tie back to hook. 38. What is the first step in Body Paragraph 1 according to the outline? A) Explain evidence. B) Cite evidence. C) Transition word, restate prompt/claim with 1st reason. D) Personal experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transition word, restate prompt/claim with 1st reason. 39. The topic sentence is usually found at the ..... A) Beginning of a body paragraph. B) Middle of the introduction. C) End of the essay. D) After the hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Beginning of a body paragraph. 40. Which is a correct transition to begin a body paragraph? A) Another reason why . B) Finally. C) First. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Another reason why . 41. Is the following a statement or a claim?Some high school students will get a car when they turn 16. A) Statement. B) Claim. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statement. 42. How many paragraphs is in an argumentative essay? A) 4. B) 5. C) 3. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5. 43. Is the following a statement or a claim?Middle school students should be allowed to use their phones during the school day. A) Statement. B) Claim. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 44. Which part of an essay outline gives short information about the topic before the thesis? A) Hook. B) Closing thought. C) Background. D) Supporting idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Background. 45. Which of the following best describes the second sentence in the introductory sentence? A) Briefly explain the background of your topic. B) It is best to use your favorite quote from your source. C) Use "As can be seen" or "Generally speaking". D) Explain and give an example for one of your facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Briefly explain the background of your topic. 46. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay? A) To agree with the main argument. B) To present an opposing viewpoint and refute it. C) To introduce a new character. D) To describe the setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present an opposing viewpoint and refute it. 47. How many body paragraphs are typically included in an essay outline? A) Ten. B) Three. C) Five. D) Two. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Three. 48. After your topic sentence is A) Examples/evidence. B) Another topic sentence. C) The transition. D) The thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Examples/evidence. 49. Which of the following phrases should be avoided in your persuasive essay? A) First of all,. B) I think that. C) Because of this,. D) Without a doubt,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I think that. 50. The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 51. How many body paragraphs do you need in your essay A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2. 52. How does the first sentence "A" of Body Paragraph 2 start? A) In conclusion,. B) In addition,. C) All in all,. D) Overall,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition,. 53. It is a series of paragraphs that are about one central idea. A) Supporting detail. B) Topic sentence. C) Paragraph. D) Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Essay. 54. Should you write outside the essay box? A) Yes. B) No!. C) Only if you need to continue your thoughts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No!. 55. How do the main ideas in an essay connect to the main point the writer is trying to make? A) The main ideas should go against the main point. B) The main ideas have nothing to do with the main point. C) The main ideas should help explain and support the main point. D) The main ideas are only used in the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The main ideas should help explain and support the main point. 56. How many sentences in a thesis A) 3. B) 2. C) 4. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. 57. Which of the following is an effective strategy for organizing an informational essay? A) Chronological order. B) Random order. C) Alphabetical order. D) Emotional order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronological order. 58. The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to: A) Conclude the paragraph. B) Introduce the main idea of the paragraph. C) Provide evidence for the main idea. D) Summarize the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 59. Which of the following is a benefit of using an essay outline? A) It allows for spontaneous writing. B) It helps organize thoughts. C) It eliminates the need for revisions. D) It guarantees a high grade. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps organize thoughts. 60. True or False:The reasons included in the thesis statement are the details that the body paragraphs should be about. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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