This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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) Most Americans do not like the carambola. C) It is good for you when you are sick. D) You can buy it in any supermarket or fruit store in India. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Most Americans do not like the carambola. 2. 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. 3. ..... 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. 4. "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. 5. Any sentence which states a fact or a statement is known as a ..... sentence. A) Declarative. B) Interrogative. C) Exclamatory. D) Imperative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Declarative. 6. "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. 7. 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) Someone misses Samantha. C) Samantha is gross. D) Samantha has bad manners. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Someone misses Samantha. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. A ..... sentence is a sentence which consists of only one clause, a single subject and predicate. A) Declarative. B) Complex. C) Simple. D) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple. 13. 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. 14. What type of supporting sentence is this? "Many people recycle to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills." A) Give a reason. B) Explain. C) Give facts. D) Describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Give a reason. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. Which word would most likely begin a supporting sentence? A) For instance. B) Lastly. C) In conclusion. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For instance. 28. 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. 29. Choose unrelated supporting sentence."Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health." A) Engaging in physical activity boosts mental well-being. B) Exercise can help with weight management. 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. 30. What should a supporting sentence avoid? A) Introducing unrelated ideas. B) Explaining the topic. C) Providing facts. D) Giving examples. 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