This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 19 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the first paragraph called? A) Introduction. B) Conclusion. C) Body Paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 2. What kind of detail MUST be used in descriptive paragraphs? A) Memory detail. B) Sensory detail. C) Reflective detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sensory detail. 3. The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.What is the main idea? A) It is expensive to clean up the damage. B) Sometimes we can't see the changes. C) The Earth's surface is always changing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Earth's surface is always changing. 4. Which part of the paragraph is where you SHOW your details support your topic? A) Opening sentence. B) Body. C) Closing sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body. 5. Can your topic sentence be multiple sentences? A) Yes. B) No. C) Sometimes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 6. What is the benefit of reading a paragraph aloud during revision? A) It helps identify awkward phrasing. B) It increases reading speed. C) It makes the paragraph longer. D) It ensures correct spelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps identify awkward phrasing. 7. What are marks used to clarify meaning and indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses or phrases called? A) Subject-verb agreement. B) Proofreading. C) Capitalization. D) Punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Punctuation. 8. The topic sentence answers one or more questions like why, how, or where. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Which is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea, "The Bahama Islands are also linked by the government's airline, Bahamasair, formed in 1973" . (1) Bahamasair, is the national airline of The Bahamas. (2) Transportation by air is fast, but it's also very expensive; delays can be caused by bad weather or mechanical difficulties. (3) Inclement weather can be a challenge to bus transportation. A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 10. Paragraphs help organize thoughts, improve clarity, develop topics, A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. The sentences that tell more about the topic are called ..... A) Topics. B) Supporting details. C) Conclusions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting details. 12. Which part of a concluding paragraph answers this question:What was the most important information? A) Restatement of the thesis. B) Summary of the main points. C) Final concluding sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summary of the main points. 13. What is the first thing you need to do when you are writing your conclusion? A) Write the conclusion you came to about your topic. B) Present new information that helps clarify your topic. C) Write a full summary of everything that was in your paper. D) Restate your thesis in slightly different terms to remind the reader of what you were trying to show. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Restate your thesis in slightly different terms to remind the reader of what you were trying to show. 14. Adjectives describe ..... A) Nouns. B) Verbs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nouns. 15. A paragraph can give ..... about the topic. A) Facts. B) Opinions. C) Both facts and opinions. D) Neither facts nor opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both facts and opinions. 16. Why are hamburgers important when writing paragraphs? A) Because you might get hungry. B) They're not important. C) Because they help you remember the 3 main parts of a paragraph. D) Because the teacher said so. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because they help you remember the 3 main parts of a paragraph. 17. All arguments must have ..... A) Chips and salsa. B) Logical reasoning and sound evidence. C) Winners and losers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical reasoning and sound evidence. 18. This genre often has animals that can speak and act like humans. A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiction. 19. 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. 20. Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with:Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets. A) Narrative. B) Expository. C) Persuasive. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive. 21. 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) Anecdote. D) B Startling Fact or Statistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vivid Description. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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 dreams about having her own room one day. B) The author is disappointed she moved. C) The author misses her old room. D) The author enjoys her new room. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The author enjoys her new room. 25. What are words that help give the paragraph coherence and unity? A) Indent. B) Conclusion. C) Transitions. D) Sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transitions. 26. What comes after the hook in an essay? A) Body paragraphs. B) Evidence to support the ideas in the hook. C) Background information. D) Thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Background information. 27. Which of the following is a GOOD example of a title for a paragraph? A) The Best Food in the World. B) Pizza is my favorite food. C) Title. D) My Paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Title. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. 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