This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 16 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. TRUE or FALSE:You should add new reasons and ideas when you write your conclusion. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 2. The part of the paragraph that contains the supporting details is called what? A) Body. B) Head. C) Appendage. D) Extremity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Body. 3. Bullet points are a list of ..... A) Ideas. B) Thoughts. C) Prayers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ideas. 4. True or False:A conclusion should introduce new information or ideas in a body paragraph. A) It depends. B) True. C) False. D) Sometimes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False. 5. This paragraph is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events. A) Narrative. B) Persuasive. C) Expository. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative. 6. In terms of paragraph structure, what does 'coherence' refer to? A) The logical flow and connection between sentences. B) The length of the paragraph. C) The number of examples used. D) The use of complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The logical flow and connection between sentences. 7. A verb shows ..... A) Action. B) Person, place, or thing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Action. 8. Body paragraphs should explain your claim and reasons with evidence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. A chunk contains 2 CDs and 1 CM A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 10. Which of these is not a punctuation mark? A) Full stop. B) Comma. C) Period. D) Hashtag. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hashtag. 11. Which part of a paragraph provides evidence or examples? A) Supporting sentences. B) Concluding sentence. C) Introduction sentence. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentences. 12. The following is what type of hook? "No water, no life. No blue, no green." -Sylvia Earle. A) Define a key term. B) Thought-provoking question. C) Famous quote. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Famous quote. 13. Fill in the Blanks.3 ..... is a group of several sentences connected together by a single idea. A) Phrase. B) Paragraph. C) Effective. D) Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paragraph. 14. What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay? A) Talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects. B) Inform or explain a subject to the reader. C) Tell a story. D) Use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects. 15. How many sentences does a paragraph have? A) 5-7. B) 9. C) 3-4. D) 1-2. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5-7. 16. The following sentence can be considered a persuasive text ..... A) The constant use of technology can be considered negatively. B) Students that are exposed to technology have a brighter future. C) Technology is a great tool that must be used with caution. D) Technology should be used as a tool and not a way of living. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Technology should be used as a tool and not a way of living. 17. Which quality of an effective paragraph is being described in the following:An effective paragraph should give more space to relevant details. A) EMPHASIS/ORGANIZATION. B) COMPLETENESS. C) UNITY. D) COHERENCE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) EMPHASIS/ORGANIZATION. 18. Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence? A) To use evidence from the text to prove you read it. B) To use evidence from the text to support your answer. C) To prove your answer is correct. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 19. Why is it important to revise and edit the introductory paragraph after writing the essay? A) To ensure it still aligns with the body and conclusion of the essay. B) To make the introduction longer than the conclusion. C) To remove the thesis statement for added suspense. D) To add more hooks and catch the reader's attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To ensure it still aligns with the body and conclusion of the essay. 20. When does my teacher have office hours? A) There are no office hours. B) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays or by appointment. C) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays or by appointment. D) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays or by appointment. 21. Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon. She was just about home when she hit a patch of loose gravel. Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, scraping her knee. After cleaning the scrape, Stacey put a bandage on her knee. What is the problem? A) She hit a patch of loose gravel. B) She had a lot of fun. C) She scraped her knee. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She scraped her knee. 22. The ending statement of a persuasive paragraph is the ..... A) Clincher. B) Quote. C) Claim. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clincher. 23. At the end of an opinion writing piece a good writer will ..... A) Reread it, but make no corrections. B) Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. C) Turn it in. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 24. A comparison paragraph can compare the advantages and disadvantages of one thing. A) FALSE. B) TRUE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 25. What is the correct way to write sentences 13 and 14? A) I was sure that I would look terrible in glasses and that all the kids would tease me. B) I was sure that I would look terrible in glasses all the kids would tease me. C) I was sure of one thing, I would look terrible in glasses, and all the kids would tease me. D) The sentences are written correctly in the paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I was sure that I would look terrible in glasses and that all the kids would tease me. 26. What is a 'hook' in an introductory paragraph? A) A summary of the main points. B) A detailed explanation of the topic. C) A question or statement to grab the reader's attention. D) A conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A question or statement to grab the reader's attention. 27. Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea? A) Jenny got sick. B) Jenny wants to be a nurse. C) Her grandmother was in the hospital. D) Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jenny wants to be a nurse. 28. What should your topic sentence do? A) Hook the reader. B) Provide evidence for your thesis. C) Introduce the character. D) Convey your main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Convey your main idea. 29. Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints. A) Counter arguments. B) Claims. C) Arguments. D) Rebuttals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counter arguments. 30. MIn MEAL stands for: A) Movie quote. B) More ideas. C) Multiple Choice. D) Main idea. 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