This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What change should be made in sentence 15 A) Change closer to closest. B) Change leaned to lean. C) Change nearer to nearest. D) Insert a comma after man. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Change nearer to nearest. 2. What is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph? A) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to conclude the paragraph. B) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to provide a summary of the entire essay. C) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to present supporting evidence for the main idea. D) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph. 3. What is the main purpose of an opinion paragraph? A) To describe a process in detail. B) To inform the reader about a topic. C) To entertain the reader with a story. D) To persuade the reader to agree with a viewpoint. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To persuade the reader to agree with a viewpoint. 4. Besides structure, another important component of an effective paragraph is ..... A) Accuracy of facts & free from errors of interpretation. B) Good transitions between ideas. C) All of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All of the above. 5. Which of the following is a good transition for your final body paragraph? A) Furthermore. B) Last but not least. C) In addition. D) To begin with. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Last but not least. 6. Good paragraphs are like good ..... A) Burgers. B) Tomatoes. C) French fries. D) Pizzas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Burgers. 7. Which is not a component of the introductory paragraph(s)? A) Announcement of writer's goal/intention ("In this essay, I will discuss "). B) Thesis statement/main idea. C) Attention grabber. D) Background information about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Announcement of writer's goal/intention ("In this essay, I will discuss "). 8. In the summary, I need to ..... A) Remind the reader of the most important information from the body. B) Teach the reader about some information I forgot. C) Write a new thesis statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Remind the reader of the most important information from the body. 9. 'Overall, the findings of the study suggest that ..... ' is a phrase to be used in Conclusion Chapter. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 10. What should you do if a paragraph seems too complex during revision? A) Add more complex words. B) Ignore it. C) Break it into simpler sentences. D) Make it longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Break it into simpler sentences. 11. Which part of a concluding paragraph answers this question:What was the focus and main point of the essay? A) Restatement of the thesis. B) Summary of the main points. C) Final concluding sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restatement of the thesis. 12. Which punctuation mark should appear after this statement?Carpenters build houses A) ?. B) ,. C) . D) !. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) . 13. Which is NOT a transition A) To begin,. B) Additionally,. C) Declares,. D) Furthermore,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Declares,. 14. Body Paragraph 1 is a Yes Ma'am about your opinion and REASON 1? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Your explanation needs to explain the connection between your A) Topic sentence and your thesis. B) Thesis and your evidence. C) Topic sentence and your evidence. D) Topic sentence and your transtion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence and your evidence. 16. I left my keys at home ..... , I need to either get a ride with you or stay and wait for my mom. A) In spite of. B) First. C) Because. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 17. The following sentence can be found in a ..... paragraph."The tranquil water rippled around the lazy alligator." A) Descriptive. B) Process. C) Narrative. D) Expository. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Descriptive. 18. How can transitional phrases improve an opinion paragraph? A) By connecting ideas smoothly. B) By making the paragraph longer. C) By confusing the reader. D) By adding unnecessary information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By connecting ideas smoothly. 19. The conclusion paragraph is A) An opportunity for you to support your ideas with more evidence. B) The last impression you leave on your reader. C) The first impression you make on your reader. D) Not required. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The last impression you leave on your reader. 20. Which step of the Writing Process is being described below?Benny checks the order of his paragraphs. After checking, he switches his body paragraph 4 (explaining the effect) with body paragraph 3 (explaining the cause) because he feels that it is better to mention the effect first to highlight the cause. A) REVISING. B) EDITING AND PROOFREADING. C) DRAFTING. D) PUBLISHING. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) REVISING. 21. What detail should be cut from the following summary?My Funny Friend Fiona is a novel about a girl named Fiona. It's really quick to read, and you should read it because it's the funniest book in the world. A) The title of the book. B) The opinion that it's the "funniest book in the world". C) The name of the main character. D) The fact that the book is a novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The opinion that it's the "funniest book in the world". 22. Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with:The Himalayan Mountains are the tallest mountains in the world. A) Persuasive. B) Narrative. C) Expository. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expository. 23. What is the role of supporting details in an opinion paragraph? A) To introduce new topics. B) To confuse the reader. C) To summarize the paragraph. D) To provide evidence for the opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide evidence for the opinion. 24. What is the main purpose of a paragraph in an essay? A) To list unrelated ideas. B) To provide detailed support for a single idea. C) To introduce the main idea. D) To conclude the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide detailed support for a single idea. 25. What goes last in the conclusion paragraph? A) Thesis statement. B) Summary. C) A memorable statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A memorable statement. 26. What is the purpose of a detail sentence? A) To bore the reader. B) To discuss items other than the topic. C) To introduce the topic. D) To give information about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To give information about the topic. 27. Which of the following best describes a 'supporting detail' in a paragraph? A) A sentence that concludes the paragraph. B) A sentence that introduces a new topic. C) A sentence that asks a question. D) A sentence that provides evidence or examples for the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A sentence that provides evidence or examples for the main idea. 28. The longest part of the paragraph should be the ..... A) Assertion. B) Evidence. C) Commentary. D) None of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Commentary. 29. You may use the following phrases to restate the objectives EXCEPT A) As mentioned earlier in the introduction, the purpose of this study was to investigate/find out/determine/evaluate . B) To reiterate, this study set to investigate/ find out/ determine/ evaluate. C) In general, it seems . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In general, it seems . 30. Reasons and examples are basically synonymous terms. A) Yes. The two are connected and can be interchangeable in a paragraph. B) Yes. You can just put the quote and the reader will get the point. C) No, reasons are like thesis statements and examples are supporting citations. D) No, because you don't put reasons and examples in the same paragraph together. 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