This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 6 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In writing paragraphs, you do NOT need to use complete sentences. Subject +verb. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for writing an engaging introductory paragraph? A) Using a relevant quote to capture interest. B) Beginning with an anecdote or short story. C) Posing a thought-provoking question. D) Starting with a detailed statistical analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Starting with a detailed statistical analysis. 3. The following can help a paragraph flow and connect the ideas ..... A) Slang words. B) Transition words and phrases. C) Inventive and informal spelling. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transition words and phrases. 4. Which of these should not be used to develop/support the main idea of a body paragraph? A) Personal observations. B) Facts/Statistics. C) All of these can be used. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All of these can be used. 5. What do they do? A) They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph. B) They summarize the information and make conclusions. C) They give the topic of the paragraph. D) They make the paragraph longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph. 6. True or False:Using evidence is a crucial part of the RACE format. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. All of the following are examples of effective transitional phrases EXEPT A) On the other hand. B) Although i believe this to be true. C) Consequently. D) On the contrary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although i believe this to be true. 8. A descriptive paragraph provides sensory details to create a vivid image in the reader's mind. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Why is coherence important in a paragraph? A) It ensures that sentences are unrelated. B) It makes the paragraph difficult to understand. C) It helps the paragraph flow logically and clearly. D) It allows for random ideas to be included. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It helps the paragraph flow logically and clearly. 10. It sets off information that interrupts a thought. A) A semicolon (;). B) A colon (:). C) Brackets ([ ]. D) A dash (-). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A dash (-). 11. The beginning statement of a persuasive paragraph is the ..... A) Quote. B) Transition. C) Clincher. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim. 12. Persuasive paragraphs are written to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint, take a specific action, or support a certain opinion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. Comparison means ..... A) To tell how the subjects are different. B) To tell how the subjects are similar. C) To tell how the effect of the subject. D) To tell how the subjects in order. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To tell how the subjects are similar. 14. What is the third part of a counter argument paragraph? A) Evidence for the opposing viewpoint. B) Acknowledging the opposition. C) Rebuttal. D) Evidence for your viewpoint. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rebuttal. 15. Which best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text? A) He is trying to persuade students to do their reading work. B) He is teaching people how to become better readers. C) He is explaining why people don't do their reading work . D) He is entertaining readers with facts about the mind and body. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He is trying to persuade students to do their reading work. 16. At least how many example(s) should be in a body paragraph? A) One. B) Four. C) Two. D) Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Two. 17. What is the sentence that restates the main idea and ends the thought called? A) Concluding sentence. B) Body. C) Thesis. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concluding sentence. 18. What can you summarize? A) Only movies. B) Anything you read or watch. C) Only nonfiction. D) Only novels. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anything you read or watch. 19. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 30?(30) It is a place that deserves protection, a true Oasis of life. A) Delete the comma. B) Change deserves to deserved. C) No change should be made in sentence 30. D) Change Oasis to oasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Change Oasis to oasis. 20. What role do transition words play in a paragraph? A) They connect ideas smoothly. B) They conclude the paragraph. C) They provide evidence. D) They introduce new topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They connect ideas smoothly. 21. Which of the following is a good strategy for writing an opinion paragraph? A) Using complex vocabulary. B) Ignoring opposing viewpoints. C) Including supporting evidence. D) Using only personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Including supporting evidence. 22. When writing an opinion piece a writer should ..... A) Download an opinion he or she liked. B) Look for evidence to support your opinion. C) Make sure the writing piece is long. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Look for evidence to support your opinion. 23. Which category of words are necessary while writing a descriptive paragraph? A) Articles. B) Adverbs. C) Contractions. D) Adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adjectives. 24. When do you use supporting details or supporting sentences? A) Before the first sentence. B) After the topic sentence and before the closing sentence. C) Never use these in paragraphs, only in essays. D) After the last sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the topic sentence and before the closing sentence. 25. Commentary Sentences list A) Main Idea. B) Quote. C) Your analysis. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Your analysis. 26. Which quality of an effective paragraph is being described in the following:An effective paragraph has clear and smooth transitions between ideas. A) COMPLETENESS. B) UNITY. C) EMPHASIS/ORGANIZATION. D) COHERENCE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) COHERENCE. 27. What kind of detail is this sentence? I wondered if it was always so busy. A) Memory detail. B) Sensory detail. C) Reflective detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reflective detail. 28. What are some ways to wrap up your essay? A) Give a suggestion. B) Call to action. C) Make a prediction. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 29. Stories that couldn't really happen are ..... A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiction. 30. What kind of detail MAY be used in both narrative and descriptive paragraphs? A) Memory detail. B) Sensory detail. C) Reflective detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reflective detail. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParagraphs Quiz 1Paragraphs Quiz 2Paragraphs Quiz 3Paragraphs Quiz 4Paragraphs Quiz 5Paragraphs Quiz 7Paragraphs Quiz 8Paragraphs Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books