This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 12 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose which of the following is a better topic sentence A) Exercise is good for you. B) Walking is good for your heart. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Walking is good for your heart. 2. I am not the topic of the paragraph. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting Sentences. 3. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night. A) It is good to be healthy. B) Eating right is the best way to stay healthy. C) Being healthy requires a lot of work. D) There are many things you should do to stay healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) There are many things you should do to stay healthy. 4. What is the definition of a sentence? A) A group of words centering on a couple of main ideas. B) A group of words with a period. C) A group of words that express a complete thought. D) A question not intended to be answered. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A group of words that express a complete thought. 5. There was a good ..... to my idea. Everyone said they liked it very much. A) Respond. B) Response. C) Responding. D) Responded. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Response. 6. Identity theft is becoming a serious social problem. In 2010, credit card fraud accounted for 17% of reported identity theft cases. As a result, many governments are considering stricter laws to protect consumers. What is the function of the second sentence? A) Supporting sentence (evidence). B) Concluding sentence. C) Topic sentence. D) Personal opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentence (evidence). 7. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "Because water boils at $100^\circ$ A) Describe. B) Give an example. C) Give a reason. D) Explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give a reason. 8. Which is not the supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:Young children should not be allowed to cross the Salivier Avanue by themselves. A) There is no zebra crossing. B) There is a elementary school located on the street. C) Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street. D) Cars are always speeding up that avenue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There is a elementary school located on the street. 9. She ..... her bedroom. A) Tidied. B) Tidyed. C) Tidy. D) Tidyyed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tidied. 10. Sentence:Healthy eating habits contribute to long-term well-being. A) Topic:Healthy eating habits Controlling Idea:contribute to long-term well-being. B) Topic:Well-being Controlling Idea:depends on eating habits. C) Topic:Eating habits Controlling Idea:contribute to well-being. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic:Healthy eating habits Controlling Idea:contribute to long-term well-being. 11. The purpose of a supporting sentence is to give ..... for the topic sentence. A) Punctuation. B) Reasons. C) Titles. D) Paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasons. 12. I am introducing several paragraphs. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Discussion Text. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence. 13. An ..... is a strong feeling. A) Product. B) Customer. C) Emotion. D) Victory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotion. 14. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "For example, whales are mammals even though they live in the ocean." A) Explain. B) Describe. C) Give an example. D) Give facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give an example. 15. Sentence:Saving money requires careful budgeting and self-discipline. A) Topic:Budgeting |Controlling Idea:requires careful saving. B) Topic:Self-discipline |Controlling Idea:depends on saving money. C) Topic:Saving money |Controlling Idea:requires careful budgeting and self-discipline. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic:Saving money |Controlling Idea:requires careful budgeting and self-discipline. 16. Which of the following sentences is a supporting sentence? A) The topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph. B) Supporting sentences provide evidence or explanation for the topic sentence. C) The concluding sentence summarizes the main points of the paragraph. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentences provide evidence or explanation for the topic sentence. 17. Which sentences should follow the topic sentence in a paragraph? A) Sentences that introduce unrelated facts. B) Supporting sentences that are about the topic only. C) Sentences about any subject. D) Sentences that repeat the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentences that are about the topic only. 18. Put the following events in the correct sequence:A, B, C, D. A) D, C, B, A. B) C, B, A, D. C) B, A, C, D. D) N/A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) N/A. 19. A ..... is when you win a race or a game. A) Successful. B) Victory. C) Product. D) Factor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Victory. 20. Topic Sentence:Dogs are loyal and helpful animals. Which is the most suitable supporting sentence? A) Some people prefer cats because they are independent. B) Animals are interesting to study. C) Many dogs are trained to help people with disabilities. D) I saw a dog on my walk yesterday. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Many dogs are trained to help people with disabilities. 21. ..... is/ are the general subject that the passage is about. A) Topic. B) Main Idea. C) Supporting details. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic. 22. What is the role of a supporting sentence in a paragraph? A) To ask a question. B) To provide evidence or examples. C) To introduce the main idea. D) To conclude the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide evidence or examples. 23. A good supporting sentence should be ..... to the topic. A) Unrelated. B) Confusing. C) Relevant. D) Boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Relevant. 24. ..... are things that companies make and sell. A) Customers. B) Products. C) Emotions. D) Research. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Products. 25. What is the best way to connect supporting sentences? A) Use questions. B) Use transition words. C) Add unrelated facts. D) Repeat the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use transition words. 26. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. A) The pros live the good life. B) People like professional football players make a lot of money. C) Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports. D) All of us can be professional athletes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports. 27. Miss Wong ..... a lot of books to the classroom. A) Carry. B) Carried. C) Carryed. D) Carrying. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carried. 28. Which of the following is a good concluding sentence? A) In conclusion, the Amazon rainforest is a beautiful and unique ecosystem. B) The Amazon rainforest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. C) The Amazon rainforest plays an important role in regulating the Earth's climate. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In conclusion, the Amazon rainforest is a beautiful and unique ecosystem. 29. I am the sentences in the middle of the paragraph. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting Sentences. 30. How can anecdotes be used as supporting sentences? A) Anecdotes are irrelevant to supporting arguments. B) Anecdotes can be used as supporting sentences by providing relatable examples that illustrate and reinforce the main argument. C) Anecdotes should only be used in fictional writing. D) Anecdotes can replace all forms of evidence in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anecdotes can be used as supporting sentences by providing relatable examples that illustrate and reinforce the main argument. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesSupporting Sentences Quiz 1Supporting Sentences Quiz 2Supporting Sentences Quiz 3Supporting Sentences Quiz 4Supporting Sentences Quiz 5Supporting Sentences Quiz 6Supporting Sentences Quiz 7Supporting Sentences Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books