This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Every body paragraph must have a transitional phrase. A) No. There should never be a transitional phrase. B) No. But only if the sentence is strong on it's own and adding a phrase isn't necessary. C) Yes. This is a critical mark of a writer's ability. D) Yes, the reader won't understand it's a new paragraph without a signal phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. But only if the sentence is strong on it's own and adding a phrase isn't necessary. 2. How should sentence 31 be changed? A) Change surprise to suprise. B) Delete the comma after day. C) No change should be made. D) Delete when. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No change should be made. 3. Conclusion sentences should contain A) Transition Word or phrase. B) Your opinion. C) Quote. D) Main Idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transition Word or phrase. 4. An introductory paragraph doesn't need to include background information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. If you do add a second example, what is the BEST strategy? A) Add an explanation afterwards. Example, Explain, Example, Explain pattern. B) Back to back quotes with a single explanation at the end. Examples, Explain pattern. C) End the paragraph with the two quotes to avoid the paragraph getting too long. Examples only pattern. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add an explanation afterwards. Example, Explain, Example, Explain pattern. 6. Fill in the Blanks.2. The topic of a paragraph should be discussed entirely and ..... by providing supporting details. A) Sufficiently. B) Unifies. C) Quality. D) Clear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sufficiently. 7. What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 8? A) Sentence 8 does not need to be changed. B) Insert a comma after village. C) Change rode to he rode. D) Insert a comma after poise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Insert a comma after poise. 8. What change should be made in sentence 13?(13) At my previous school, where I was president of the eighth-grade class I learned a lot about what it means to organize my time effectively. A) Insert a comma after class. B) Change a lot to alot. C) Delete where. D) Change means to had meant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Insert a comma after class. 9. What is the main purpose of revising a paragraph? A) To correct grammar mistakes. B) To improve clarity and coherence. C) To add more words. D) To check spelling errors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To improve clarity and coherence. 10. Explanations should ..... A) Borrow words from the quote and provide a summary that is basically repeated. B) Use synonymous terms to the quote and comparisons to help break the citation down. C) Repeat the thesis. D) Repeat the reason of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use synonymous terms to the quote and comparisons to help break the citation down. 11. The Diary is usually classified as ..... : A) Persuasive. B) Descriptive. C) Narrative. D) Expository. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Narrative. 12. An argument made to address likely objections A) Evidence. B) Claim. C) Counterargument. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterargument. 13. What is a common characteristic of a well-structured paragraph? A) It contains multiple unrelated ideas. B) It is very short. C) It has a clear main idea. D) It lacks a topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It has a clear main idea. 14. TRUE or FALSE:You should include new, fascinating information in your conclusion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. What is the name of the sentence you are trying to support in an argumentative essay, and you will find that sentence at the end of the introductory paragraph? A) Claim. B) Controlling idea. C) Main idea. D) Main sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 16. Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet A) Listed above are transition words for comparing two things. B) Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things. 17. What should your first body paragraph be focused on? A) Your weakest point first, so you can build up to your strongest point. B) Your example/citation. That will convince your readers the most. C) Your strongest reason first. You need to be convincing. D) Your expertise. Focus on your qualifications or experience behind writing this essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Your strongest reason first. You need to be convincing. 18. What is the fifth part of a counter argument paragraph? A) Evidence for your viewpoint. B) Rebuttal. C) Acknowledging the opposition. D) Elaboration for your viewpoint. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Elaboration for your viewpoint. 19. The following sentence is:Many musicians have taken risks in their music in order to bring new styles to the world. A) Topic sentence. B) Hook. C) Analysis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 20. An Opinion piece should start with ..... A) A strong introduction. B) A big finish. C) A lot of catchy words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A strong introduction. 21. What is the primary purpose of an opinion paragraph? A) To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint. B) To describe a process in detail. C) To entertain the reader with a story. D) To inform the reader about a topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint. 22. What type of language should be avoided in an opinion paragraph? A) Descriptive language. B) Biased language. C) Persuasive language. D) Formal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biased language. 23. What is a supporting detail in a paragraph? A) A sentence that provides evidence or examples for the main idea. B) A sentence that contradicts the main idea. C) A sentence that introduces a new topic. D) A sentence that concludes the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sentence that provides evidence or examples for the main idea. 24. It's the final paragraph. What transition phrase implies (suggests) finality (ending)? A) As a parting thought,. B) Concurrently,. C) Furthermore,. D) Nonetheless,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a parting thought,. 25. Which of the following best describes the tone of an expository paragraph? A) Objective. B) Persuasive. C) Emotional. D) Subjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Objective. 26. What is the first line in an introductory paragraph? A) The starter sentence. B) The hook. C) The intro. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The hook. 27. What change needs to be made in sentence 33? A) Change Wow to wow. B) Insert quotation marks after the exclamation point. C) Change said to say. D) Insert a period after glasses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Insert quotation marks after the exclamation point. 28. They add clarifying information within a quotation. A) Parentheses (( )). B) Brackets ([ ]). C) A hyphen (-). D) A dash (-). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brackets ([ ]). 29. Ron wants to strengthen the introduction to his paper by adding the following detail to the first paragraph (sentences 1-5). Clouds of mosquitoes buzz incessantly in the steamy heat. Where is the most effective place for Ron to insert this sentence? A) Ron should not insert this sentence. It does not belong in this paragraph. B) After sentence 3. C) After sentence 4. D) After sentence 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After sentence 3. 30. Which of the following is a common feature of an introductory paragraph? A) A thesis statement. B) A list of references. C) A summary of the conclusion. D) A detailed explanation of the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A thesis statement. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParagraphs Quiz 1Paragraphs Quiz 2Paragraphs Quiz 4Paragraphs Quiz 5Paragraphs Quiz 6Paragraphs Quiz 7Paragraphs Quiz 8Paragraphs Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books