This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How is central idea different from theme? A) Theme incudes specific names and details from the text. B) Central idea includes specific names and details from the text. C) The central idea tells the lesson or moral of the text. D) The theme is the main topic or focus of the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Central idea includes specific names and details from the text. 2. In a well-structured paragraph, where is the topic sentence usually located? A) In the middle. B) It varies. C) At the end. D) At the beginning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) At the beginning. 3. How should your paragraphs be ordered in an essay? A) Body paragraphs and then concluding paragraph. B) Introductory paragraph, concluding paragraph, and then body paragraphs. C) Concluding paragraph, body paragraphs, and then introductory paragraph. D) Introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and then concluding paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and then concluding paragraph. 4. What is the main idea of a paragraph? A) The central point or argument that the paragraph is about. B) A random thought included in the paragraph. C) The first sentence of the paragraph. D) The last sentence of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The central point or argument that the paragraph is about. 5. Which of the following best describes the function of the Analysis (green) section? A) To offer a brief summary of the evidence. B) To directly quote the source material. C) To introduce a new piece of evidence. D) To connect the evidence to the paragraph's main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To connect the evidence to the paragraph's main idea. 6. Where should you place the thesis statement? A) Last sentence in intro. B) At the beginning of each body paragraph. C) Second sentence in intro. D) First sentence in intro. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Last sentence in intro. 7. What is the group of sentences that develop the topic called? A) Concluding sentence. B) Thesis. C) Body. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body. 8. They enclose extra information in a sentence without changing its meaning. A) A semicolon (;). B) Parentheses (( ) ). C) A semicolon (;). D) A dash (-). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Parentheses (( ) ). 9. Which type of sentence is the following?As you can see, Billie Jo experienced many changes throughout the novel. A) CS. B) CM. C) CD. D) TS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CS. 10. A comparison paragraph can compare the strengths and weaknesses of one thing. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 11. Which phrase can be used to express your opinion? A) What is more,. B) I feel strongly that,. C) In addition,. D) It is true that,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I feel strongly that,. 12. The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Adaptations help animals and plants survive in their environments." Which of these details best supports the topic sentence? A) There are many different species of animals that live on Earth. B) Grasshoppers adapted to be bright green so they could blend in with grass. C) Harriet opened her book so she could read more about grasshoppers and other insects. D) My favorite insect is the grasshopper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grasshoppers adapted to be bright green so they could blend in with grass. 13. It introduces information that defines, explains, or provides a list of what came before the colon. A) A colon (:). B) Brackets ([ ]). C) A hyphen (-). D) A semicolon (;). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A colon (:). 14. The argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim) A) Counter argument. B) Fallacy. C) Author's purpose. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counter argument. 15. What is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph called? A) Thesis. B) Concluding sentence. C) Body paragraph. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic sentence. 16. The first sentence in your paragraph will be the A) CS. B) CM. C) TS. D) CD. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) TS. 17. Which transition word/phrase would you use to show an example or support? A) First, next, then. B) If, then, whenever. C) Beside, beneath, behind. D) To emphasize, indeed, for instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To emphasize, indeed, for instance. 18. Kevin got sick and went to the doctor. The red part of the sentence is the A) Problem. B) Solution. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Solution. 19. An introductory paragraph serves which of the following purposes? A) To provide a conclusion to the writing piece. B) To introduce the main points of the writing piece. C) To create suspense and engage the reader. D) To summarize the entire writing piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the main points of the writing piece. 20. Every paragraph should end with ..... A) Analysis. B) A topic sentence. C) A quote. D) A closing sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A closing sentence. 21. A summary should A) Answer the 5 W's:who, what, when, where and why. B) Describe the details but not the main ideas. C) Never mention the plot of the text. D) Always mention the age of the author. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Answer the 5 W's:who, what, when, where and why. 22. What is the role of topic sentences in paragraph revision? A) To introduce new topics. B) To summarize the entire essay. C) To make paragraphs longer. D) To ensure each paragraph has a clear main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To ensure each paragraph has a clear main idea. 23. In an opinion paragraph, what should the concluding sentence do? A) Summarize the main points. B) Provide a counterargument. C) Include a quote from an expert. D) Introduce a new argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Summarize the main points. 24. A noun is a ..... A) Person, place, or thing. B) Action. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Person, place, or thing. 25. When she thinks about the answer to her question. A) Complete Sentence. B) Fragment. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragment. 26. What is the purpose of using transitional phrases in the Evidence (orange) section? A) To contradict the main argument. B) To list all the sources used. C) To smoothly introduce or explain evidence. D) To conclude the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To smoothly introduce or explain evidence. 27. There are many ways that Billie Jo has changed throughout the story.This is an example of which type of sentence? A) CM. B) CD. C) CS. D) TS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) TS. 28. Which hook technique is being used in the following introductory paragraph? "According to recent studies, nearly 80% of Americans suffer from stress-related symptoms. The relentless demands of work, family, and everyday life have taken a toll on our mental and physical well-being. Is there a way to break free from this cycle and find true peace and tranquility?" A) Startling Fact or Statistic. B) Quotation. C) Provocative Question. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Startling Fact or Statistic. 29. Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for writing an opinion paragraph? A) Presenting only one side of the argument. B) Using strong, persuasive language. C) Backing up opinions with facts. D) Including personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presenting only one side of the argument. 30. What goes between your hook and your thesis in the intro? A) Topic sentence. B) Quote. C) Background. D) Lead in. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Background. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParagraphs Quiz 1Paragraphs Quiz 2Paragraphs Quiz 3Paragraphs Quiz 4Paragraphs Quiz 5Paragraphs Quiz 6Paragraphs Quiz 7Paragraphs Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books