This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 9 (29 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What's the name of the third paragraph in an essay? A) Body Paragraph 2. B) Body Paragraph 1. C) Conclusion. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Body Paragraph 2. 2. Why is it important to outline? A) It organizes your ideas. B) It keeps your writing on point. C) It provides a visual for how your essay will appear. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 3. Where does your hook go? A) The first sentence. B) The beginning of your body paragraph. C) The first sentence of your conclusion. D) At the end of your paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The first sentence. 4. What should you include in the introductory paragraph of your essay? A) This paragraph must include a three to four sentence summary of your best analysis and a restatement of your thesis statement. B) This paragraph only needs to be three or four sentences long and must include specific facts that you quote and cite. C) The introductory paragraph includes a simile/hook, 3-4 sentences of background, and your thesis statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The introductory paragraph includes a simile/hook, 3-4 sentences of background, and your thesis statement. 5. What should each body paragraph in an informational essay begin with? A) A question. B) A topic sentence. C) A statistic. D) A quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A topic sentence. 6. Incorrectly citing sources or not citing sources at all is called A) A shortcut. B) Plagiarism. C) Cheating. D) Wrong. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plagiarism. 7. In the introduction, after providing a hook, what should you do next according to the outline? A) Cite evidence. B) Give a personal experience. C) Answer the hook or build on the topic with background knowledge. D) Restate the prompt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Answer the hook or build on the topic with background knowledge. 8. What is the logical approach taken to structure the essay? A) Chronological order. B) Random order. C) Alphabetical order. D) Reverse order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronological order. 9. What is the first step in the introduction of an informational essay according to the outline? A) Restate the prompt. B) Give a personal experience. C) Cite evidence. D) Provide a hook (question, sentence, or quote). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provide a hook (question, sentence, or quote). 10. A conclusion includes A) A call to action. B) The titles of your sources. C) A fact that disproves the counterclaim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A call to action. 11. How should you conclude an argumentative essay? A) By introducing new arguments. B) By restating the thesis and summarizing key points. C) By presenting unrelated information. D) By asking more questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By restating the thesis and summarizing key points. 12. What is the first sentence of the introduction for an Argumentative Essay? A) Thesis. B) Counterargument. C) Hook. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counterargument. 13. What is the most important aspect of analytical writing? A) Descriptive language. B) Critical thinking and analysis. C) Personal experience. D) Figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critical thinking and analysis. 14. Which was our position? A) Differences. B) Similarities. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Differences. 15. In and outline what are Roman numerals used for? A) To give details for your supporting points. B) To fill in more information for your body paragraphs. C) To show your main points. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show your main points. 16. What should you avoid in the conclusion? A) Restating the thesis. B) Summarizing the main points. C) Using a powerful statement. D) Introducing new evidence or arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introducing new evidence or arguments. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Which of the following is a type of hook sentence? A) Conclusion. B) Summary. C) Analysis. D) Quotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quotation. 23. An informational essay has ..... paragraphs A) 3. B) 4. C) 5. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 24. How should you begin the introductory paragraph of your essay? A) Use a simile that relates to your topic. B) Begin with your counterclaim, then state your real claim. C) Begin this paragraph with a transition word. D) Always begin with your strongest fact first. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use a simile that relates to your topic. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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