This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The purpose of a supporting/relevant detail is to: A) Be the main idea. B) Convince you to do something. C) Give more detail/explanation to the main idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give more detail/explanation to the main idea. 2. ..... talks about data in numerical form A) Statistics. B) Fact. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistics. 3. "A balanced diet is crucial for overall health." A) Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables provides essential nutrients. B) Regularly drinking water keeps the body hydrated. C) A good night's sleep improves mental focus and mood. D) Limiting processed foods helps prevent health issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A good night's sleep improves mental focus and mood. 4. Any sentence which states a fact or a statement is known as a ..... sentence. A) Imperative. B) Interrogative. C) Declarative. D) Exclamatory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Declarative. 5. "Technology has transformed communication." A) Smartphones allow instant messaging from anywhere. B) Social media enables global networking. C) Reading books before bed helps you sleep better. D) Video calls have replaced many face-to-face meetings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reading books before bed helps you sleep better. 6. Samantha, I can't eat or sleep when you are gone. I need to hear your scratchy voice and see your lovely toothless smile. I miss that special way you eat soup with your fingers. Please come home soon. What is the main idea? A) Samantha should see a dentist. B) Samantha is gross. C) Someone misses Samantha. D) Samantha has bad manners. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Someone misses Samantha. 7. Why do writers still need to do prewriting even when a topic is already assigned? A) To memorize vocabulary. B) To decide what to write about and the direction. C) To make the paragraph longer. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To decide what to write about and the direction. 8. What type of supporting sentence is this? New York City Councilman Peter Vallone, who has unsuccessfully lobbied state legislators to ban pit bulls, said, "Finally someone is realizing that these potentially dangerous animals have no place in a confined urban space." A) Supporting sentence of fact. B) Supporting sentence of reason. C) Supporting sentence of quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting sentence of quotation. 9. In 2000, 31, 000 cases of identity theft were reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); in 2009, the number was 278, 000. A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Specific supporting detail. 10. Sentence:Good time management prevents stress and increases productivity. A) Topic:Productivity Controlling Idea:increases with good management. B) Topic:Good time management Controlling Idea:prevents stress and increases productivity. C) Topic:Stress prevention Controlling Idea:depends on time management. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic:Good time management Controlling Idea:prevents stress and increases productivity. 11. A ..... sentence is a sentence which consists of only one clause, a single subject and predicate. A) Complex. B) Simple. C) Declarative. D) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple. 12. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Aiman has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math. A) Math is Aiman's most difficult class. B) Reading is Aiman's favorite subject. C) Math is the worst subject ever. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Math is Aiman's most difficult class. 13. What type of supporting sentence is this? "Many people recycle to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills." A) Describe. B) Give a reason. C) Explain. D) Give facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Give a reason. 14. Which one of these would not be suitable to support this topic sentence? Junk food, when eaten in excess, can lead to health problems. A) Fast food results in a lot of illnesses. B) Fast food can lead to an unhealthy weight gain. C) Fast food is the consumption of caloric dense food. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fast food is the consumption of caloric dense food. 15. Which of the following is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about online learning? A) Online classes have become popular during the pandemic, especially in Asia. B) Online education allows greater flexibility and accessibility for students worldwide. C) Zoom and Google Meet are commonly used platforms for online learning. D) I usually study at night because it's quieter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Online education allows greater flexibility and accessibility for students worldwide. 16. Is this a topic sentence or a supporting sentence?There are numerous advantages to owning a hybrid car. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 17. Sentence:Public speaking helps build confidence and communication skills. A) Topic:Speaking Controlling Idea:helps public confidence. B) Topic:Communication skills |Controlling Idea:help with confidence. C) Topic:Public speaking Controlling Idea:helps build confidence and skills. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic:Public speaking Controlling Idea:helps build confidence and skills. 18. A second point is that email is fast. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence. 19. Read the following sentence ..... Once the microchip is in place in the pets leg, the pet does not feel it anymore."The sentence helps the reader infer- A) Where microchips are located. B) That microchips do not bother pets. C) How microchips are inserted. D) That microchips are helpful for pets. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That microchips do not bother pets. 20. The main idea of a passage is to Identify the central point or theme of the passage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. How does the use of transitions affect the flow of supporting sentences? A) Transitions only affect the introduction of sentences, not the supporting ones. B) Transitions have no impact on the coherence of supporting sentences. C) Transitions complicate the flow of supporting sentences by introducing confusion. D) Transitions improve the flow of supporting sentences by creating logical connections and enhancing coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transitions improve the flow of supporting sentences by creating logical connections and enhancing coherence. 22. Topic Sentence:Plastic pollution is a serious problem for the environment. Which is the most suitable supporting sentence? A) Many marine animals die from eating plastic waste. B) Some people like using plastic bags. C) Recycling is fun and easy to do. D) Trees also help clean the air. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Many marine animals die from eating plastic waste. 23. A concluding sentence should be a restatement of the topic sentence, a summary of the supporting sentences, or what else? A) A brand new, unrelated idea. B) A fact or detail of support. C) A question to engage the reader. D) A final comment about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A final comment about the topic. 24. What is the purpose of sequence of events in writing? A) To make the writing more disorganized. B) To remove any logical structure from the writing. C) To confuse the reader. D) To provide a logical and organized structure to the writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide a logical and organized structure to the writing. 25. Which sentence is an example of a supporting sentence that gives a reason? A) Therefore, people should recycle more often. B) Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills. C) Recycling is important. D) In conclusion, recycling protects the environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills. 26. Which word would most likely begin a supporting sentence? A) Lastly. B) In conclusion. C) For instance. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For instance. 27. Which of the following best describes a good topic sentence for a paragraph? A) A sentence that identifies the topic and limits it. B) A sentence that lists many facts. C) A sentence that uses only past tense verbs. D) A sentence that combines two unrelated ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sentence that identifies the topic and limits it. 28. Choose unrelated supporting sentence."Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health." A) Exercise can help with weight management. B) Engaging in physical activity boosts mental well-being. C) Eating junk food can lead to various health issues. D) Exercise helps improve cardiovascular health. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eating junk food can lead to various health issues. 29. What should a supporting sentence avoid? A) Introducing unrelated ideas. B) Giving examples. C) Providing facts. D) Explaining the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introducing unrelated ideas. 30. What is the purpose of compare and contrast in writing? A) To analyze similarities and differences. B) To provide a chronological account. C) To persuade the reader. D) To summarize information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To analyze similarities and differences. 31. Identity theft is increasing at a rapid pace. 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. 32. The topic sentence in a paragraph is also known as a ..... A) Key sentence. B) Transition sentence. C) Closing sentence. D) Supporting sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Key sentence. 33. There are ..... types of supporting details. A) 1. B) 4. C) 3. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 34. I am not the smallest part of a paragraph. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting Sentences. 35. Supporting sentences often begin with words like 'for example, ' 'also, ' or ' ..... ' A) Anyway. B) Finally. C) Such as. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Such as. 36. What is more, advertising raises money for a huge number of sporting events. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence. 37. Choose the best topic sentence:[ ..... ] She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need. Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do! A) I am very happy with my doctor. B) I love my mother. C) Seeing a doctor has become very expensive. D) It is hard to find a good doctor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I am very happy with my doctor. 38. Solar energy is considered to be good for environment, but it also has its disadvantages. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 39. What type of supporting sentence is this? 'The study shows that students who read regularly tend to perform better academically.' A) Supporting sentence of example. B) Supporting sentence of reason. C) Supporting sentence of quotation. D) Supporting sentence of fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Supporting sentence of fact. 40. To start with, following the latest trends in fashion can be extremely expensive. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence. 41. A topic sentence can sometimes be in the form of a question. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 42. Topic Sentence:Schools should provide more after-school tutoring opportunities. Which supporting sentence is irrelevant (off-topic) or redundant? A) Tutoring helps students who need extra support in difficult subjects. B) More tutoring programs would allow students to get help from trained teachers. C) Students learn better when someone explains material in a different way. D) Some schools host weekend festivals with games and food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Some schools host weekend festivals with games and food. 43. I also have three major functions. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting Sentences. 44. What is the purpose of a supporting sentence/detail? A) Summarize the ideas of the paragraph. B) Introduce what the paragraph will be about. C) Explain or support the idea expressed in the topic sentence. D) Transition from one idea to the next. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Explain or support the idea expressed in the topic sentence. 45. ..... are people who buy things from a store or business. A) Products. B) Emotions. C) Victories. D) Costumers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Costumers. 46. If the reason (using "because") comes first in a sentence, what must you do? A) Use a semicolon after it. B) Use a period after it. C) Use no punctuation. D) Use a comma after it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use a comma after it. 47. Identify an abstract noun from the words given below. A) Cattle. B) Pain. C) Iron. D) Thomas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pain. 48. In research paper, the easiest method is to place me at the start of the paragraph. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence. 49. ..... something that can be proven. A) Fact. B) Opinion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fact. 50. What is non-fiction? A) Informational text. B) Historical Fiction. C) Realistic fiction. D) Tall tales. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informational text. 51. I have three parts. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting Sentences. 52. What type of topic sentence are these? A) Supporting sentences of example. B) Supporting sentences of fact. C) Supporting sentences of reasons. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting sentences of reasons. 53. It is easy for a thief to use the U.S. Postal Service to steal identities. 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. 54. Flamingos are tropic birds that live in the water. They are known for their red, white and pink feathers. A) Example. B) Description. C) Reason. D) Statistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Description. 55. In a well-structured paragraph, how many supporting sentences should typically follow the topic sentence? A) Only a single supporting sentence. B) Six to eight supporting sentences. C) One to two supporting sentences. D) Three to five supporting sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Three to five supporting sentences. 56. Which one of these would not be suitable to support this topic sentence? Insect farms are not a good solution to end hunger. A) They would need a lot of money to be built. B) They produce food that is protein-packed. C) They can lead to the extinction of some insects. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They produce food that is protein-packed. 57. Where can the topic sentence be located in a paragraph? A) At the beginning, middle, or end. B) Only at the beginning. C) Only in the middle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At the beginning, middle, or end. 58. Which sentences expresses the author's opinion? A) With her big eyes and clumsy ways, puppies are very cute to watch on a football field. B) The cable channel decided to create a show. C) Of course, there is a major difference between the Super Bowl and the Puppy Bowl. D) Petfinder.com reports that the Puppy Bowl increases the overall number of adoptions nationwide. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) With her big eyes and clumsy ways, puppies are very cute to watch on a football field. 59. The police should do more to protect citizens from identity theft A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 60. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to. A) She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her. B) Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good. C) Elle really likes to socialize and have fun. D) Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesSupporting Sentences Quiz 1Supporting 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