This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Anna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If she sees one, she runs away. Identify the supporting sentence in this paragraph. A) Anna is afraid of spiders. B) She screams every time she sees one. C) None of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She screams every time she sees one. 2. What is the main function of the concluding sentence? A) To summarize all main ideas. B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. C) To explain or give examples/details about the topic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To summarize all main ideas. 3. What type of supporting sentence is this?Because they do not require gas, it is considered that hybrid cars can reduce dependency on fossil fuels, which helps lower prices at the pump. A) Supporting sentence of reason. B) Supporting sentence of statistic information. C) Supporting sentence of example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentence of reason. 4. What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA? A) Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about. B) The theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about. 5. Every paragraph needs me. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence. 6. What is the main function of a supporting sentence? A) To add details or explanations to the topic sentence. B) To restate the topic sentence. C) To summarize the paragraph. D) To introduce a new topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To add details or explanations to the topic sentence. 7. Good supporting sentences help the reader understand the main idea more clearly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:My cat is afraid of everything. A) He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on. B) He sleeps all day long. C) He runs away when you sweep the floor. D) He jumps every time the doorbell rings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He sleeps all day long. 9. Check the correct answer for each item. Choose the supporting sentence that answers the question Who was Gregor Mendel? for this topic sentence:Modern genetics was founded by Gregor Mendel. A) Research was done in several European countries. B) It was founded during the middle of the nineteenth century. C) Gregor Mendel was an Austrian scientist. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gregor Mendel was an Austrian scientist. 10. Which of the following would be the best supporting detail for the topic sentence 'Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight'? A) Exercise can be fun. B) People should try yoga. C) Regular physical activity burns calories and builds muscle. D) Running is hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Regular physical activity burns calories and builds muscle. 11. Which of the following sentences is irrelevant to the topic sentence "Football is my favorite sport" ? A) Football is exciting to watch. B) The game is easy to learn. C) Football doesn't require expensive equipment. D) Many people get hurt playing football. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Many people get hurt playing football. 12. Main Idea:Sharks are interesting animals Which one is NOT a supporting details for the main idea above? A) Sharks can be found in many oceans. B) A shark may use up to 20, 000 teeth in its lifetime. C) Two thirds of a sharks brain is devoted to its keen sense of smell. D) Sharks may have from 1 to 100 babies, depending upon their species. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sharks can be found in many oceans. 13. Identify the supporting sentence for the topic sentence:'Exercise is beneficial for mental health.' A) Exercise can be done in a gym or at home. B) Many people exercise to lose weight. C) Regular physical activity releases endorphins, which improve mood. D) Exercise requires time and dedication. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Regular physical activity releases endorphins, which improve mood. 14. Using social media can have a negative impact on teenagers ..... As a result, many parents are concerned about their children's screen time. Which sentence is the most appropriate supporting sentence? A) This paragraph discusses social media. B) Parents should control their children. C) Teenagers often spend many hours online instead of studying or sleeping. D) Social media is popular all over the world. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Teenagers often spend many hours online instead of studying or sleeping. 15. What does the supporting sentence 'I helped them finally have a proper home again' do for the topic sentence? A) It explains why the topic sentence is significant. B) It gives examples to support the topic sentence. C) It defines the topic sentence. D) It introduces a new topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It gives examples to support the topic sentence. 16. One way to support an idea is by using ..... from research or studies. A) Guesses. B) Opinions. C) Examples. D) Data. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Data. 17. Land ownership is important in today's market, but this decision has important consequences-both positive and negative. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 18. What type of supporting sentence is this? A) Supporting sentence of reason. B) Supporting sentence of example. C) Supporting sentence of fact. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting sentence of fact. 19. Read the topic sentence. Choose the question that would generate a related supporting detail.Deep sea fishing has increased in popularity in the past few years. A) How much equipment do you need for deep sea fishing?. B) What kind of fishing is most popular in Southeast Asia?. C) Why are more people now going deep sea fishing?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Why are more people now going deep sea fishing?. 20. Matilda's parents owned quite a nice house with three bedrooms upstairs, while on the ground floor there was a dining room and a living room, and a kitchen. Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did pretty well at it. "Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did pretty well at it. "-In this paragraph, what is this sentence? A) Topic sentence. B) B. Supporting sentence. C) C. Both. D) D. None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. Supporting sentence. 21. Topic sentences can sometimes appear at the end of a paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans. A) Being a celebrity is often difficult. B) When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity. C) Celebrities make more money than most people. D) Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Being a celebrity is often difficult. 23. Why is "because" used in supporting sentences? A) To give a result. B) To list items. C) To give a cause or reason. D) To join unrelated ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To give a cause or reason. 24. Which of the following is a supporting sentence? 'The library offers a wide range of resources. It has over 10, 000 books, numerous online databases, and a variety of study spaces.' A) The library offers a wide range of resources. B) Numerous online databases are available. C) A variety of study spaces are provided. D) It has over 10, 000 books. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The library offers a wide range of resources. 25. A detail is relevant (really matters) if it: A) Is connected to the main idea/paragraph. B) Is detailed. C) Has great sensory language. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is connected to the main idea/paragraph. 26. Read the following topic sentence. Choose the question that the supporting sentences could answer.Every spring, one of the most amazing wildlife events in the world takes place in the midwestern U.S. state of Nebraska. A) Which holidays are typically celebrated in Nebraska in the spring?. B) What is the special event that happens in Nebraska in the spring?. C) Which types of wildlife are born in the spring in the United States?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What is the special event that happens in Nebraska in the spring?. 27. Identify the supporting sentence in the following paragraph:'The library is a great place to study. It offers a quiet environment. There are many resources available. The library is open late.' A) The library is a great place to study. B) The library is open late. C) It offers a quiet environment. D) There are many resources available. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It offers a quiet environment. 28. Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence A) My parents have taught me to be persistent. B) My parents have had a great influence on me. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My parents have had a great influence on me. 29. Which sentence is closely related to the topic "Traveling by bus" ? A) The bus is the cheapest way. B) I like listening to music. C) Paris is a beautiful city. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The bus is the cheapest way. 30. I am a bridge sentence used to support a claim or an argument. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting Sentences. 31. Our new kitten causes us lots of trouble. A) He has shredded the curtains in my bedroom with his claws. He nearly drowned when he crawled into the washing machine. And my hands look like raw hamburger from his playful scratches and bites. B) He seems to destroy everything he touches. He's always getting into places where he doesn't belong. Sometimes he plays too roughly, and that can be painful. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He has shredded the curtains in my bedroom with his claws. He nearly drowned when he crawled into the washing machine. And my hands look like raw hamburger from his playful scratches and bites. 32. Which is not the supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:Ice cream is one of the few desserts that is enjoyed all over the world! A) In Italy, they call ice cream gelato. B) Ice cream, or helado, can be found on the street corners of Argentina. C) I would like to try out all the amazing ice cream offered in other countries!. D) Also, icecream is easily found in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I would like to try out all the amazing ice cream offered in other countries!. 33. Exercise 2:Choose the best concluding sentence.Yesterday, I went to the park with my friends. We played soccer, had a picnic, and enjoyed the sunny weather.Which of the following is the best concluding sentence? A) A. We all went home with big smiles on our faces. B) B. I have a math test tomorrow. C) C. My dog likes to chase squirrels. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. We all went home with big smiles on our faces. 34. Choose the best possible topic sentence for the supporting sentences below.I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer. A) I like to garden in summer. B) Summer is my favorite season. C) Summer is too short. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summer is my favorite season. 35. A topic sentence must always be a ..... sentence. A) Long. B) Uncomplete. C) Complete. D) Short. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complete. 36. Which one of these would not be suitable to support this topic sentence? Why should you live with your parents until the age of 30? A) You won't spend a lot of money on rent. B) You won't feel lonely. C) You won't be independent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You won't be independent. 37. Maria was very nervous before her first piano recital.Which of the following is the best supporting sentence? A) A. She practiced every day and hoped she wouldn't make a mistake. B) B. I love to eat chocolate cake. C) C. The sun sets in the west. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. She practiced every day and hoped she wouldn't make a mistake. 38. Identity theft is more serious than any other type of theft. A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 39. Check the correct answer for each item. Supporting sentences that are unrelated to the topic sentence can make your writing A) Stronger. B) More confusing. C) Easier to read. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) More confusing. 40. "Public transportation reduces environmental impact." A) Some public transport systems offer free Wi-Fi. B) Buses and trains use less fuel per passenger than cars. C) Walking to nearby destinations also reduces carbon emissions. D) Using public transport can help lower air pollution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Some public transport systems offer free Wi-Fi. 41. People who steal identities do a lot of damage before their victims become aware of it. A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fact that needs proof. 42. The message, lesson, or moral of a story is ..... A) Main idea. B) Theme. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Theme. 43. Which sentence is NOT a supporting sentence for the topic sentence:'Exercise is beneficial for mental health.' A) Exercise can lead to physical injuries if not done properly. B) Physical activity helps in managing stress. C) Exercise releases endorphins that improve mood. D) Regular physical activity can reduce symptoms of anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exercise can lead to physical injuries if not done properly. 44. Give an example of a cause and effect relationship. A) If it rains, the ground becomes dry. B) If it rains, the ground becomes sticky. C) If it rains, the ground becomes wet. D) If it rains, the ground becomes hot. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If it rains, the ground becomes wet. 45. Which sentence gives a reason? A) Because English is popular, many students learn it early. B) She lived in a castle. C) For example, students visit Paris. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because English is popular, many students learn it early. 46. What is the main function of a topic sentence? A) To summarize the whole essay. B) To give a detailed example. C) To list unrelated ideas. D) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. 47. What type of supporting sentence is this? "The tall, ancient trees in the forest had thick, rough bark and branches that reached high into the sky." A) Explain. B) Give an example. C) Give facts. D) Describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Describe. 48. If the writer chose to restate the paragraph's topic sentence (the need for a digital detox) as the conclusion, how should it be written according to the file's guidelines? A) It must include a new detail that was not previously mentioned. B) It should be written in different words than the topic sentence. C) It should be the third supporting detail in the paragraph. D) A) It must be an exact, word-for-word copy of the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It should be written in different words than the topic sentence. 49. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Candy is not a healthy treat. A) It tastes really good. B) Candy contains high amounts of sugar. C) You can find many artificial additives in candy. D) Eating too much candy can give you cavities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It tastes really good. 50. What techniques can be used to ensure coherence in supporting sentences? A) Ignore the main idea completely. B) Use transitional words, maintain a consistent point of view, organize ideas logically, and refer back to the main idea. C) Use complex jargon to confuse the reader. D) Focus solely on personal opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use transitional words, maintain a consistent point of view, organize ideas logically, and refer back to the main idea. 51. Read each supporting sentence. Choose whether it is an example, explanation, or evidence: "A recent study from the Youth Wellness Center found that students who planned their week were 30% more productive." A) Example. B) Explanation. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 52. Read the following sentences.When Conner saw the advertisement, he knew right then that he wanted to participate, and he wanted his brother to participate with him.This sentence shows that Conner is- A) Determined. B) Honest. C) Curious. D) Patient. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Determined. 53. What is the controlling idea in the topic sentence "I spent the best years of my life helping people in Costa Rica" ? A) Frustration helping people in Costa Rica. B) Anger helping people in Costa Rica. C) Sadness helping people in Costa Rica. D) Happiness helping people in Costa Rica. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Happiness helping people in Costa Rica. 54. "Time management is key to academic success." A) Avoiding distractions leads to better productivity. B) Eating healthy snacks can boost energy levels. C) Setting aside time for studying improves retention. D) Prioritizing tasks can reduce stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eating healthy snacks can boost energy levels. 55. What is a theme? A) The lesson or moral of the story. B) What happens in a story. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The lesson or moral of the story. 56. I am not the first and the last thing you write. A) Discussion Text. B) Topic Sentence. C) Supporting Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic Sentence. 57. Match each supporting sentence with the corresponding topic sentence.*Topic sentence 1:Low-fat diets are an excellent way to stay healthy and trim.*Topic sentence 2:High-protein diets are favored by athletes and competitors.*Supporting sentence Low-fat foods include fruits, vegetables, and pasta. A) Topic sentence 1. B) Topic sentence 2. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence 1. 58. How can you improve a weak topic sentence? A) Revise for clarity, specificity, and engagement. B) Remove all specific details and examples. C) Make it longer and more complex. D) Use vague language to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Revise for clarity, specificity, and engagement. 59. How can you revise supporting sentences to improve clarity and effectiveness? A) Revise supporting sentences for clarity by being concise, using specific examples, and ensuring logical flow. B) Avoid using examples to keep it general. C) Add unnecessary details to lengthen the sentences. D) Use vague language to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Revise supporting sentences for clarity by being concise, using specific examples, and ensuring logical flow. 60. Read the topic sentence and find which of the following sentences does not support the topic sentence:The carambola is a popular fruit in India. A) It is not expensive. B) You can buy it in any supermarket or fruit store in India. C) Most Americans do not like the carambola. D) It is good for you when you are sick. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Most Americans do not like the carambola. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesSupporting Sentences Quiz 2Supporting Sentences Quiz 3Supporting Sentences Quiz 4Supporting Sentences Quiz 5Supporting Sentences Quiz 6Supporting Sentences Quiz 7Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books