This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 20 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Which of the following is NOT a suggested transition for the Evidence (orange) section? A) Thus. B) For example. C) Author's last name states. D) According to the article. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thus. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. In an expository paragraph, what is the role of the topic sentence? A) To introduce the main idea. B) To entertain the reader. C) To provide a counterargument. D) To conclude the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main idea. 8. Which transition is most appropriate for introducing an example in the Evidence (orange) section? A) Similarly. B) Despite this. C) For instance. D) On the contrary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For instance. 9. The following diary entry is considered a:"Dear diary, Today was nervous for my Spanish class presentation. Thankfully everything went well." A) Expository. B) Narrative. C) Descriptive. D) Persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Narrative. 10. This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions. A) Expository. B) Persuasive. C) Narrative. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expository. 11. 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) More people should take the bus. B) How fast you can drive across town. C) My driving has got worse. D) Growing amount of traffic in Reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Growing amount of traffic in Reading. 12. What is the ideal length of an introductory paragraph in a standard essay? A) One sentence. B) One paragraph. C) One page. D) Two pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One paragraph. 13. Persuasive Paragraphs tries to ..... A) Convince. B) Tells story. C) Describe. D) Expose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convince. 14. 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. 15. 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!. 16. 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. 17. What is the purpose of a body paragraph? A) The purpose of a body paragraph is to repeat information from the introduction. B) The purpose of a body paragraph is to introduce a new topic. C) The purpose of a body paragraph is to support the main idea or thesis statement. D) The purpose of a body paragraph is to provide a conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The purpose of a body paragraph is to support the main idea or thesis statement. 18. 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 it to them. B) Change ribbon to donkey. C) Change he pulled out to they pulled out. D) Change the old man to the old men. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change it to them. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. What is the primary purpose of a paragraph in an essay? A) To list references. B) To provide detailed information on a single idea. C) To conclude the essay. D) To introduce the main topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide detailed information on a single idea. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. What are facts that support the main idea called? A) Topic sentence. B) Concluding sentence. C) Paragraph. D) Body sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Body sentences. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. The following IS an example of a lead-in A) Likewise,. B) Kennedy states . C) Therefore,. D) Furthermore,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kennedy states . 29. 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". 30. 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 Position. D) Emphasis by order. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emphasis by Position. ← 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