This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is NOT part of the structure of an effective body paragraph? A) Explanation of Evidence. B) Evidence. C) Attention-getter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attention-getter. 2. Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with:Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets. A) Expository. B) Persuasive. C) Descriptive. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 3. Choose the best answer.Which hook technique is being used in the following introductory paragraph? "Imagine standing at the edge of a towering cliff, overlooking a vast expanse of untouched wilderness. The wind tugs at your hair, and the distant calls of wildlife echo through the air. This breathtaking scene holds a secret, a tale of adventure waiting to unfold." A) Vivid Description. B) Provocative Question. C) B Startling Fact or Statistic. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vivid Description. 4. The following sentence is:During his lifetime, Gregor Mendel was not recognized for his scientific work, but he was determined to find the truth about genetics. A) Topic sentence. B) Example. C) Hook. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Example. 5. When to remove a sentence in the passage? EXCEPT. A) If its not related to the topic. B) If it gives examples about the topic. C) If its a random statements of topic. D) If does not give analysis about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If it gives examples about the topic. 6. I really like my new room. It's painted a nice shade of blue. It has soft, new carpet. A large closet has several shelves. Two windows make the room bright and airy. The best part of the room is the window seat which overlooks the backyard. What is the main idea? A) The author misses her old room. B) The author enjoys her new room. C) The author is disappointed she moved. D) The author dreams about having her own room one day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author enjoys her new room. 7. What are words that help give the paragraph coherence and unity? A) Transitions. B) Indent. C) Conclusion. D) Sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transitions. 8. What comes after the hook in an essay? A) Thesis statement. B) Background information. C) Body paragraphs. D) Evidence to support the ideas in the hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Background information. 9. Which of the following is a GOOD example of a title for a paragraph? A) Pizza is my favorite food. B) The Best Food in the World. C) My Paragraph. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Title. 10. What does not fully define supporting details? A) Supporting details are sentences related to the topic sentence and its controlling ideas. B) Supporting details tells the reader what to expect in the essay. C) Good supporting sentences give information that supports and explains the topic of the paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting details tells the reader what to expect in the essay. 11. Which of these is the best story planning technique to organise your writing into paragraphs for the most effective story? A) Headline, first paragraph, conclusion. B) Beginning, middle, end. C) Beginning, set the scene, introduce problem, build the tension, resolution. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beginning, set the scene, introduce problem, build the tension, resolution. 12. How can you ensure coherence and unity in a body paragraph? A) By including a concluding sentence that contradicts the topic sentence. B) By using a vague topic sentence and unrelated supporting sentences. C) By using a clear topic sentence, supporting sentences with evidence or examples, transition words and phrases, and a concluding sentence. D) By using transition words and phrases that don't connect ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By using a clear topic sentence, supporting sentences with evidence or examples, transition words and phrases, and a concluding sentence. 13. Irrelevant sentence may look like a supporting sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. A topic sentence introduces the reader to the main point in your body paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Which of the following is NOT a suggested transition for the Evidence (orange) section? A) For example. B) Author's last name states. C) According to the article. D) Thus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thus. 16. Choose the correct signal word ..... Carol doesn't like exotic food, she came to the Thai restaurant with us. A) On the other hand. B) Yet. C) Even though. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 17. The place where you drive home your insights is ..... A) Concluding sentence. B) Topic Sentence. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concluding sentence. 18. Which of these is a supporting detail? A) Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor. B) It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it. C) I actually prefer chocolate ice cream. D) To sum up, I would choose strawberry ice cream for dessert every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it. 19. In an expository paragraph, what is the role of the topic sentence? A) To entertain the reader. B) To conclude the paragraph. C) To introduce the main idea. D) To provide a counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To introduce the main idea. 20. Which transition is most appropriate for introducing an example in the Evidence (orange) section? A) Similarly. B) On the contrary. C) For instance. D) Despite this. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For instance. 21. The following diary entry is considered a:"Dear diary, Today was nervous for my Spanish class presentation. Thankfully everything went well." A) Persuasive. B) Descriptive. C) Expository. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Narrative. 22. This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions. A) Expository. B) Persuasive. C) Descriptive. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expository. 23. What is the topic of this paragraph?The amount of traffic is growing all the time. The roads are getting busier and busier, causing more and more traffic jams. A few years ago, I could drive across town in 15 minutes and now it can take me 45 minutes! We need to encourage more people to take the bus. A) My driving has got worse. B) Growing amount of traffic in Reading. C) How fast you can drive across town. D) More people should take the bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Growing amount of traffic in Reading. 24. What is the ideal length of an introductory paragraph in a standard essay? A) Two pages. B) One sentence. C) One paragraph. D) One page. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One paragraph. 25. Persuasive Paragraphs tries to ..... A) Expose. B) Convince. C) Tells story. D) Describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convince. 26. Which set of phrases or words is likely to be used mostly in a comparison paragraph? A) As a result and Consequently. B) Firstly andFinally. C) On the other hand, However. D) In my opinion and I believe that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On the other hand, However. 27. Topic sentence:The Main Street Grill has the best burgers in town!Concluding sentence:If you're looking for a delicious burger, you might want to try the Main Street Grill.Choose the best option about the concluding sentence: A) Good!. B) Small detail. C) It introduces new idea. D) Too similar to the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Good!. 28. True or false:A quote (aka supporting detail) always needs to be introduced by using a lead-in. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. What is the purpose of a body paragraph? A) The purpose of a body paragraph is to support the main idea or thesis statement. B) The purpose of a body paragraph is to introduce a new topic. C) The purpose of a body paragraph is to repeat information from the introduction. D) The purpose of a body paragraph is to provide a conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The purpose of a body paragraph is to support the main idea or thesis statement. 30. Thomas did not maintain a consistent point of view in the first paragraph of this paper. What revision should he make in sentence 5 to correct this problem? A) Change the old man to the old men. B) Change it to them. C) Change he pulled out to they pulled out. D) Change ribbon to donkey. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change it to them. 31. What is the purpose of a paragraph in writing? A) To express a single idea or topic clearly. B) To list random thoughts. C) To confuse the reader. D) To write as much as possible without breaks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To express a single idea or topic clearly. 32. Your examples should support your details. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 33. A topic sentence shows the main idea of the paragraph. A) Agree. B) Disagree. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agree. 34. What is the typical structure of a body paragraph? A) Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. B) Introduction, body, conclusion. C) Conclusion, evidence, thesis statement. D) Thesis statement, evidence, counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. 35. This is a statement of the essay's main argument or idea. A) Hook. B) Thesis. C) Bridge. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis. 36. What are facts that support the main idea called? A) Paragraph. B) Concluding sentence. C) Body sentences. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body sentences. 37. What's your teacher's name? A) Alice Burns. B) Alejandra Pulido. C) Allison Bruins. D) Alex Price. E) Allison Conner. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Allison Bruins. 38. Why is it crucial to establish the main argument or claim early in the introductory paragraph? A) Delaying the main argument builds suspense. B) It is crucial to establish the main argument or claim early in the introductory paragraph to provide direction and focus for the entire piece. C) Establishing the main argument early limits creativity. D) Introducing the main argument later improves clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is crucial to establish the main argument or claim early in the introductory paragraph to provide direction and focus for the entire piece. 39. The following IS an example of a lead-in A) Therefore,. B) Likewise,. C) Kennedy states . D) Furthermore,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Kennedy states . 40. Explaining your answer means ..... A) Adding your thoughts to what the answer means, "this shows" "this proves". B) Adding your thoughts about the text. C) Adding another sentence to make the answer long enough. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adding your thoughts to what the answer means, "this shows" "this proves". 41. Which form of emphasis/organization is best to use if you want to place your most important point at the beginning of your paragraph? A) Emphasis by Repetition. B) Emphasis by Proportion. C) Emphasis by order. D) Emphasis by Position. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emphasis by Position. 42. . What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 3? A) Delete the comma. B) Change foot to feet. C) Make no change. D) Change shuffeled to shuffled. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Change shuffeled to shuffled. 43. How many sentences should be in your paragraph? A) 5. B) 6. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 44. When you write a comparison, you need to focus on ..... A) The similarities. B) The differences. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The similarities. 45. How many parts are in an introductory paragraph? A) 4. B) 1. C) 3. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 46. Which of the following is a transition that can be used in the Closing (pink) section? A) For example. B) Additionally. C) Therefore. D) According to the article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 47. A paragraph should consist of at least five sentences to be considered complete and well-structured. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. What do you write in the thesis? A) Summarize. B) Give examples. C) What the quote from the prompt means. D) Your answer/position on what the prompt is asking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Your answer/position on what the prompt is asking. 49. In a paragraph that introduces a new character, which sentence would you expect to find at the beginning? A) When the waves cleared, he emerged, six feet tall and covered in scales and ghastly wounds. B) The room was littered with pizza boxes and empty cans of drink. C) I was scared when I walked into the forest, but I knew I had to find the cottage. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I was scared when I walked into the forest, but I knew I had to find the cottage. 50. The topic sentence usually appears at the beginning of a paragraph and introduces the main idea or focus of the paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 51. How can peer feedback be useful in revising paragraphs? A) It provides new ideas. B) It reduces the need for revision. C) It confirms your original thoughts. D) It highlights unclear areas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It highlights unclear areas. 52. What's one thing I need to do when I create my "why care" in my concluding paragraph? A) State your reasons/mini-claims. B) Keep explaining your issue. C) Explain why this issue should matter to your reader. D) Tell your reader what they can do to create change. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Explain why this issue should matter to your reader. 53. Why do we need to restate the thesis? A) To remind the reader of the three main points from the essay. B) To connect to the hook sentence. C) To grab the reader's attention. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To remind the reader of the three main points from the essay. 54. If someone said they were for free college tuition? What would be the opposing side? A) Having lower taxes. B) Free high school tuition. C) Against free college tuition. D) Against free high school tuition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Against free college tuition. 55. Stories that begin with "Once upon a time" are usually ..... A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiction. 56. What is the author's purpose for opinion writing? A) To boss the reader around. B) To inform the reader. C) To entertain the reader. D) To persuade the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To persuade the reader. 57. Which in-text citation is the correct format? A) (Homer's Odyssey). B) (Homer 254). C) (Odyssey 1.243). D) (Homer 4.232-33). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (Homer 4.232-33). 58. Concluding Sentence is A) Restating your assertion in different words. B) The explanation of how the evidence proves the assertion. C) The proof to your point. D) Lead In or background info. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restating your assertion in different words. 59. (1)Edgar Allan Poe was an American short-story writer, poet, editor, and literary critic during the Romantic period. (2)Beethoven was one of the musicians of the Romantic era. (3)Poe is best known for his dark tales of mystery, and is often credited with inventing the genre of detective fiction. (4)Poe wrote the poem "Annabel Lee." Which sentence does not support the main idea? A) Sentence 1. B) Sentence3. C) Sentence 2. D) Sentence 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sentence 2. 60. 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