This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?" A) Tomatoes are good for you. B) Strawberries have seeds on the outside. C) It's important to eat vegetables and fruit. D) Spinach is good for your bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It's important to eat vegetables and fruit. 2. A thesis statement states an attitude or opinion on a topic. It doesn't just state the topic, itself. A thesis should not be a fact. Which of these is a thesis statement? A) Michelangelo's artwork is powerful because of its strong spiritual undertones. B) Michelangelo's artwork is famous and is admired by many. C) Michelangelo was a great artist in Rome during the 1500's. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Michelangelo's artwork is powerful because of its strong spiritual undertones. 3. The reason we use paragraphs or write paragraphs is to organize our thoughts and ideas into coherent and logical units of text. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. TRUE or FALSE:Your conclusion should mirror your introduction. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 5. Which are examples of transitions words? A) Next, additionally, equally important. B) Never, always, sometimes. C) Apple, orange, banana. D) How, when, where. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Next, additionally, equally important. 6. Who was the main character in the story we read this week? A) Ariel. B) Kristen. C) Mulan. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mulan. 7. How should sentence 7 be changed? A) Change the comma to a semicolon. B) Change board to bored. C) Change sinked to sank. D) Make no change. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Change sinked to sank. 8. In an effective opinion writing piece, there should be ..... reasons to support your claim (opinion). A) 3. B) 4. C) 2. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3. 9. A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same ..... A) Detail. B) Topic. C) Book. D) Word. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic. 10. Narrative paragraphs often use descriptive language, dialogue, and sensory details to bring the story to life and evoke emotions in the reader A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. AIn MEAL stands for A) Application. B) Anger. C) Analysis. D) Answering. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Analysis. 12. Which sentence is the best example of a topic sentence for an opinion paragraph? A) Dogs are mammals. B) I believe dogs make the best pets because they are loyal and friendly. C) Dogs have four legs and a tail. D) Many people own dogs as pets. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I believe dogs make the best pets because they are loyal and friendly. 13. The conclusion is the ..... sentence A) First. B) Second. C) Last. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Last. 14. If I choose not to come on Tuesday, I will not have to take the STAAR test to graduate high school. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. Your topic sentence should have nothing to do with the remainder of the paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. When your reader reads your topic sentence they should know A) What the paragraph will be about. B) What the next paragraph will be about. C) What your transition will be. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What the paragraph will be about. 17. Why do you need to use transition words/phrases within a body paragraph? A) Makes your writing more interesting for the reader. B) Makes your writing easier to follow for the reader. C) Makes your writing longer for the reader. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Makes your writing easier to follow for the reader. 18. The first sentence of your body paragraph is your ..... and 1st reason why. A) Evidence. B) Claim/opinion. C) Conclusion. D) Explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim/opinion. 19. This is a statement that grabs a reader's attention. A) Thesis. B) Bridge. C) Hook. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. 20. Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay? A) It helps your essay be longer. B) The reader will convince you. C) You can show the reader that the other side is also right. D) It helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak. 21. TRUE or FALSE:You should add new reasons and ideas when you write your conclusion. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 22. The part of the paragraph that contains the supporting details is called what? A) Extremity. B) Head. C) Body. D) Appendage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body. 23. Bullet points are a list of ..... A) Ideas. B) Thoughts. C) Prayers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ideas. 24. True or False:A conclusion should introduce new information or ideas in a body paragraph. A) Sometimes. B) True. C) False. D) It depends. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False. 25. This paragraph is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events. A) Narrative. B) Persuasive. C) Expository. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative. 26. In terms of paragraph structure, what does 'coherence' refer to? A) The logical flow and connection between sentences. B) The length of the paragraph. C) The number of examples used. D) The use of complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The logical flow and connection between sentences. 27. A verb shows ..... A) Action. B) Person, place, or thing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Action. 28. Body paragraphs should explain your claim and reasons with evidence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. A chunk contains 2 CDs and 1 CM A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. Which of these is not a punctuation mark? A) Period. B) Hashtag. C) Comma. D) Full stop. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hashtag. 31. Which part of a paragraph provides evidence or examples? A) Supporting sentences. B) Concluding sentence. C) Topic sentence. D) Introduction sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentences. 32. The following is what type of hook? "No water, no life. No blue, no green." -Sylvia Earle. A) Famous quote. B) Anecdote. C) Thought-provoking question. D) Define a key term. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Famous quote. 33. Fill in the Blanks.3 ..... is a group of several sentences connected together by a single idea. A) Essay. B) Phrase. C) Paragraph. D) Effective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paragraph. 34. What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay? A) Talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects. B) Inform or explain a subject to the reader. C) Tell a story. D) Use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects. 35. The following sentence can be considered a persuasive text ..... A) The constant use of technology can be considered negatively. B) Students that are exposed to technology have a brighter future. C) Technology is a great tool that must be used with caution. D) Technology should be used as a tool and not a way of living. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Technology should be used as a tool and not a way of living. 36. Which quality of an effective paragraph is being described in the following:An effective paragraph should give more space to relevant details. A) EMPHASIS/ORGANIZATION. B) COMPLETENESS. C) UNITY. D) COHERENCE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) EMPHASIS/ORGANIZATION. 37. Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence? A) To use evidence from the text to prove you read it. B) To use evidence from the text to support your answer. C) To prove your answer is correct. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 38. Why is it important to revise and edit the introductory paragraph after writing the essay? A) To ensure it still aligns with the body and conclusion of the essay. B) To make the introduction longer than the conclusion. C) To remove the thesis statement for added suspense. D) To add more hooks and catch the reader's attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To ensure it still aligns with the body and conclusion of the essay. 39. When does my teacher have office hours? A) There are no office hours. B) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays or by appointment. C) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays or by appointment. D) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays or by appointment. 40. Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon. She was just about home when she hit a patch of loose gravel. Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, scraping her knee. After cleaning the scrape, Stacey put a bandage on her knee. What is the problem? A) She hit a patch of loose gravel. B) She had a lot of fun. C) She scraped her knee. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She scraped her knee. 41. The ending statement of a persuasive paragraph is the ..... A) Claim. B) Quote. C) Clincher. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clincher. 42. At the end of an opinion writing piece a good writer will ..... A) Reread it, but make no corrections. B) Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. C) Turn it in. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 43. A comparison paragraph can compare the advantages and disadvantages of one thing. A) FALSE. B) TRUE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 44. What is the correct way to write sentences 13 and 14? A) I was sure that I would look terrible in glasses and that all the kids would tease me. B) I was sure that I would look terrible in glasses all the kids would tease me. C) I was sure of one thing, I would look terrible in glasses, and all the kids would tease me. D) The sentences are written correctly in the paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I was sure that I would look terrible in glasses and that all the kids would tease me. 45. What is a 'hook' in an introductory paragraph? A) A question or statement to grab the reader's attention. B) A detailed explanation of the topic. C) A conclusion. D) A summary of the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A question or statement to grab the reader's attention. 46. Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea? A) Jenny got sick. B) Jenny wants to be a nurse. C) Her grandmother was in the hospital. D) Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jenny wants to be a nurse. 47. MIn MEAL stands for: A) More ideas. B) Multiple Choice. C) Main idea. D) Movie quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main idea. 48. This overview sentence is usually written at the beginning of each body paragraph. A) Thesis sentence. B) Topic sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic sentence. 49. Your transition should be A) Two sentences. B) Three sentences. C) One sentence. D) Less than one sentence. E) Five sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One sentence. 50. Which of the following is an example of a strong hook? A) Pollution is a major problem in urban areas. B) This essay is about pollution. C) Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?. D) Pollution affects millions of people every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pollution affects millions of people every day. 51. What is the role of supporting sentences in a paragraph? A) To introduce a new topic. B) To provide evidence and details. C) To conclude the paragraph. D) To ask questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide evidence and details. 52. When you are supporting your conclusion it is important to do which of the following? A) Bring up new information. B) Summarize briefly what your body paragraphs were about. C) Use a hook to finalize your point. D) Cite all your sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summarize briefly what your body paragraphs were about. 53. A thesis cannot be longer than ..... A) 1 sentence. B) 2 sentences. C) 1 paragraph. D) 1 line. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1 sentence. 54. Which one of these is not a part of an introductory paragraph? A) Conclusion. B) Hook. C) Background. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conclusion. 55. Which kind of paragraph paints a picture with words? A) Narrative. B) Descriptive. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Descriptive. 56. In an opinion paragraph, what should each body paragraph begin with? A) A transition word or phrase. B) A question. C) A statistic. D) A quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A transition word or phrase. 57. Which punctuation mark should appear after this statement?How many bank tellers are there in a bank A) ,. B) ?. C) !. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ?. 58. What is the main point of this paragraph?I will be looking after my neighbours' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it. A) Going on holiday. B) Getting on with your neighbour. C) Looking after a neighbour's dog. D) Enjoying dogs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Looking after a neighbour's dog. 59. When revising a paragraph, what should you focus on to enhance the flow of ideas? A) Number of adjectives. B) Logical connections between sentences. C) Sentence length. D) Word count. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical connections between sentences. 60. In writing a paragraph, it is proper not to observe proper indention. A) True. B) False. 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