This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the primary function of the Topic Sentence (purple) in an informational/argument body paragraph? A) To list sources of evidence. B) To introduce the paragraph's main idea. C) To provide a summary of the paragraph's content. D) To offer a concluding thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the paragraph's main idea. 2. What kind of detail is based on things you can see, smell, taste, touch, and hear? A) Memory detail. B) Sensory detail. C) Reflective detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sensory detail. 3. Should a paraphrase be cited with in-text citation? A) Only if it contains a quote. B) Only if it is 2 or more sentences. C) No, never. D) Yes, always. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yes, always. 4. Identify the transition below.Effective teachers prove creative, organized, and fun; however, ineffective teachers seem uninspired, disorganized, and boring. A) Organized. B) Disorganized. C) Effective. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 5. A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a ..... of all the ideas in the paragraph. A) Fact. B) Fiction. C) Supporting detail. D) Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summary. 6. Body paragraphs can only have one citation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. What change should be made in sentence 18? A) Change just to nearly. B) Change our to their. C) Change hope to suppose. D) Change delicious to well-done. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change our to their. 8. Which is not true about writing an introduction? A) A question. B) An answer. C) Facts. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An answer. 9. What change should be made in sentence 35? A) Change believe to beleive. B) No change should be made in sentence 35. C) Delete hardly. D) Change couldn't to could'nt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delete hardly. 10. Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison? A) On the other hand. B) Similarly. C) In contrast. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Similarly. 11. Being able to identify the central idea of a text shows ..... A) That you can cite evidence from the text. B) That you know how to write. C) That you understand the text. D) That you like what you are reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That you understand the text. 12. An introductory paragraph introduces the main topic or idea of an essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. A well-structured paragraph typically includes a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. What is the main purpose of the conclusion paragraph? A) To show the reader that the essay is complete. B) To give some new and final points and information that will help the reader understand. C) To review the essential information and purpose of the essay for the reader. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To review the essential information and purpose of the essay for the reader. 15. The following is what type of hook? "Plastic debris causes the deaths of more than 100, 000 marine mammals per year." A) Define a key term. B) Interesting fact/statistic. C) Relate topic to current news. D) Famous quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interesting fact/statistic. 16. How many sentences are in your introductory paragraph? A) 5. B) 2. C) 3. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 17. This is the ..... of TEEL ..... "Ancient Greeks had a rich history of war' A) E-Explanation. B) L-Link. C) T-Topic Sentence. D) E-Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) T-Topic Sentence. 18. What word/phrase should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph? A) Noun. B) Exclamation. C) Prepositional phrase. D) Transition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transition. 19. A descriptive paragraph focuses on presenting facts, details, and sensory information to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with:My best friend's freckled face always has a glowing, crooked smile. A) Expository. B) Descriptive. C) Persuasive. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Descriptive. 21. Your detail should support your main topic. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. To move on to make recommendations, below are some useful Modal Verbs EXCEPT A) May. B) Never. C) Could. D) Might. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Never. 23. How does a concluding sentence function in a paragraph? A) It introduces a new idea. B) It summarizes the main idea and provides closure. C) It provides additional examples. D) It contradicts the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It summarizes the main idea and provides closure. 24. What should you avoid when writing an opinion paragraph? A) Using clear and concise language. B) Repeating the same point multiple times. C) Organizing ideas logically. D) Providing evidence for your opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repeating the same point multiple times. 25. What is the purpose of a comparison paragraph? A) To tell a story. B) To list the results of an action. C) To point out the similarities and differences between two things. D) To offer solutions to a problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To point out the similarities and differences between two things. 26. Provide an example of a transitional phrase that can be used to show cause and effect in a body paragraph. A) Because. B) As a result. C) Consequently. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 27. How many details should you have? A) At least 3. B) More than 7. C) Only 1. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At least 3. 28. Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence? A) Next. B) First. C) In addition. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In conclusion. 29. - "Re-seeing" paper as whole-Focus on organization, audience, development, & support-Looking at stronger thesis statements, transitions, and clarity A) Editing. B) Revising. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Revising. 30. Fill in the Blanks.5. A paragraph should express a single thought that ..... all the sentences it has. A) Unifies. B) Sufficiently. C) Clear. D) Quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unifies. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParagraphs Quiz 1Paragraphs Quiz 2Paragraphs Quiz 3Paragraphs Quiz 4Paragraphs Quiz 5Paragraphs Quiz 6Paragraphs Quiz 8Paragraphs Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books