Supporting Sentences Quiz 6 (60 MCQs)

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1. The topic sentence is:
2. What type of supporting sentence is this? "The Amazon rainforest covers over 5.5 million square kilometers."
3. The closing sentence in a paragraph is also known as a .....
4. Compare and contrast the two main characters in the story.
5. Which type of supporting sentence is used here? "The main reason students should do their homework is that it helps them understand the material better."
6. What is the significance (importance) of the author's experience in Costa Rica?
7. There are ways to improve eating habits, such as trying to track what you eat and choosing more filling foods like proteins.
8. What is the BEST topic sentence in the following paragraph? ..... I learned how to paddle in a canoe. It was fun! We stayed in cabins with other kids my age. They were so funny. My favorite part was the camp fires at night and singing songs. I can't wait to go back again next year.
9. Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. Drivers become distracted and pay less attention to the road. In addition, using a cell phone slows reaction time and increases the risk of accidents. What is the function of the second sentence?
10. Which of the following is not a comma-requiring signal word/phrase for a concluding sentence?
11. Which of the following is NOT a common function of a supporting sentence?
12. Porpoises live in the earth's oceans and sometimes in bays and rivers near oceans. Porpoises are mammals. Their babies get their food from their mother's body. These animals live in the water, but they must come up for air. Porpoises are very interesting animals.What is the main idea?
13. According to basketball experts, only 0.02 to 0.03 percent of high school players play in the NBA.
14. What type of supporting sentence is it? Topic sentence:I will never forget my childhood home. Supporting sentence:The house had a large entrance with a spiral staircase in the center.
15. As of 2010, credit card fraud accounted for 17 percent of reported identity theft.
16. Most victims of identity theft are young adults
17. What is NOT an example of what supporting sentence should do to support a topic sentence?
18. Heavy rain stops many of our activities. Games, sports, picnics and other outdoor activities are interrupted by rain. Heavy rain also prevents fishermen from going out to sea.
19. Read the following topic sentence. What do you think this paragraph will be about?Austin, Texas, is often considered the music concert capital of the world.
20. Choose which of the following is a better topic sentence
21. I am not the topic of the paragraph.
22. 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.
23. What is the definition of a sentence?
24. There was a good ..... to my idea. Everyone said they liked it very much.
25. 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?
26. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "Because water boils at $100^\circ$
27. Which is not the supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:Young children should not be allowed to cross the Salivier Avanue by themselves.
28. She ..... her bedroom.
29. Sentence:Healthy eating habits contribute to long-term well-being.
30. The purpose of a supporting sentence is to give ..... for the topic sentence.
31. I am introducing several paragraphs.
32. An ..... is a strong feeling.
33. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "For example, whales are mammals even though they live in the ocean."
34. Sentence:Saving money requires careful budgeting and self-discipline.
35. Which of the following sentences is a supporting sentence?
36. Which sentences should follow the topic sentence in a paragraph?
37. Put the following events in the correct sequence:A, B, C, D.
38. A ..... is when you win a race or a game.
39. Topic Sentence:Dogs are loyal and helpful animals. Which is the most suitable supporting sentence?
40. ..... is/ are the general subject that the passage is about.
41. A good supporting sentence should be ..... to the topic.
42. ..... are things that companies make and sell.
43. What is the best way to connect supporting sentences?
44. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
45. Miss Wong ..... a lot of books to the classroom.
46. Which of the following is a good concluding sentence?
47. I am the sentences in the middle of the paragraph.
48. How can anecdotes be used as supporting sentences?
49. Where do you usually find the topic sentence?
50. Which type of supporting sentence is used here? "The blue sky was dotted with fluffy, white clouds that looked like cotton balls."
51. The boys ..... their hands well.
52. When using the listing technique, what should writers focus on?
53. There are advantages and disadvantages to homeowners to be carefully considered.
54. Check the correct answer for each item. Choose the supporting sentence that answers the question What is eyesight? for this topic sentence:Poor eyesight is partly the result of genetics.
55. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
56. Name 2 important elements of a topic sentence.
57. What role do supporting sentences play in a paragraph?
58. What is the main purpose of using "and" or "but" in supporting sentences?
59. How many parts are there in a descriptive paragraph?
60. The main idea is the same thing as the theme.