This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The topic sentence is: A) The main idea of the paragraph. B) The details that make complicated ideas easier to understand. C) The purpose of the essay. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main idea of the paragraph. 2. What type of supporting sentence is this? "The Amazon rainforest covers over 5.5 million square kilometers." A) Explain. B) Give facts. C) Give a reason. D) Describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Give facts. 3. The closing sentence in a paragraph is also known as a ..... A) Transition sentence. B) Closing sentence. C) Supporting sentence. D) Key sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transition sentence. 4. Compare and contrast the two main characters in the story. A) Examine their favorite hobbies and interests. B) Analyze their personalities, motivations, actions, relationships, strengths, weaknesses, and character development. C) Compare their physical appearances and ages. D) Evaluate their clothing styles and fashion choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Analyze their personalities, motivations, actions, relationships, strengths, weaknesses, and character development. 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." A) Give a reason. B) Describe. C) Give an example. D) Explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Give a reason. 6. What is the significance (importance) of the author's experience in Costa Rica? A) It was a time of happiness. B) It was a time of sadness. C) It was a difficult time. D) It was a time of learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was a time of happiness. 7. There are ways to improve eating habits, such as trying to track what you eat and choosing more filling foods like proteins. A) Description. B) Example. C) Reason. D) Statistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Example. 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. A) Going to camp was the best part of my summer. B) They were so funny. C) I can't wait to go back again next year. D) Camping was fun!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Going to camp was the best part of my summer. 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? A) Personal opinion. B) Supporting sentence (explanation). C) Topic sentence. D) Concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence (explanation). 10. Which of the following is not a comma-requiring signal word/phrase for a concluding sentence? A) Therefore. B) In conclusion. C) In short. D) It is clear that . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is clear that . 11. Which of the following is NOT a common function of a supporting sentence? A) Giving examples. B) Introducing a new paragraph. C) Providing facts or reasons. D) Explaining an idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introducing a new paragraph. 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? A) Porpoises must come up for air. B) Porpoises are mammals. C) Porpoises live in the ocean. D) Porpoises are very interesting animals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Porpoises are very interesting animals. 13. According to basketball experts, only 0.02 to 0.03 percent of high school players play in the NBA. A) Reason. B) Description. C) Statistic. D) Example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Statistic. 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. A) Describe. B) Explain. C) Give examples. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Describe. 15. As of 2010, credit card fraud accounted for 17 percent of reported identity theft. A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Specific supporting detail. 16. Most victims of identity theft are young adults 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. 17. What is NOT an example of what supporting sentence should do to support a topic sentence? A) They can give examples. B) They can explain a topic Sentence. C) They can define a topic sentence. D) They can give a conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They can give a conclusion. 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. A) Heavy rain stops many of our activities. B) Heavy rain also prevents fishermen from going out to sea. C) Games, sports, picnics and other outdoor activities are interrupted by rain. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heavy rain stops many of our activities. 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. A) The large number of musicians who were born in Austin, Texas. B) The many bands that play in Austin each year and the places they play. C) The amount of music people in Austin buy and listen to each year. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The many bands that play in Austin each year and the places they play. 20. 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. 21. 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. 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. A) It is good to be healthy. B) There are many things you should do to stay healthy. C) Eating right is the best way to stay healthy. D) Being healthy requires a lot of work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There are many things you should do to stay healthy. 23. What is the definition of a sentence? A) A question not intended to be answered. B) A group of words centering on a couple of main ideas. C) A group of words with a period. D) A group of words that express a complete thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A group of words that express a complete thought. 24. There was a good ..... to my idea. Everyone said they liked it very much. A) Response. B) Respond. C) Responding. D) Responded. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Response. 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? A) Supporting sentence (evidence). B) Personal opinion. C) Topic sentence. D) Concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentence (evidence). 26. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "Because water boils at $100^\circ$ A) Describe. B) Give an example. C) Explain. D) Give a reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Give a reason. 27. Which is not the supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:Young children should not be allowed to cross the Salivier Avanue by themselves. A) There is a elementary school located on the street. B) Cars are always speeding up that avenue. C) There is no zebra crossing. D) Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There is a elementary school located on the street. 28. She ..... her bedroom. A) Tidyyed. B) Tidied. C) Tidyed. D) Tidy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tidied. 29. 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. 30. The purpose of a supporting sentence is to give ..... for the topic sentence. A) Reasons. B) Titles. C) Paragraphs. D) Punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reasons. 31. 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. 32. An ..... is a strong feeling. A) Product. B) Emotion. C) Victory. D) Customer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotion. 33. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "For example, whales are mammals even though they live in the ocean." A) Describe. B) Explain. C) Give an example. D) Give facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give an example. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. Which sentences should follow the topic sentence in a paragraph? A) Sentences about any subject. B) Supporting sentences that are about the topic only. C) Sentences that repeat the topic sentence. D) Sentences that introduce unrelated facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentences that are about the topic only. 37. Put the following events in the correct sequence:A, B, C, D. A) D, C, B, A. B) C, B, A, D. C) N/A. D) B, A, C, D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) N/A. 38. A ..... is when you win a race or a game. A) Product. B) Factor. C) Victory. D) Successful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Victory. 39. 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. 40. ..... 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. 41. A good supporting sentence should be ..... to the topic. A) Boring. B) Confusing. C) Unrelated. D) Relevant. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relevant. 42. ..... are things that companies make and sell. A) Research. B) Products. C) Emotions. D) Customers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Products. 43. What is the best way to connect supporting sentences? A) Use transition words. B) Add unrelated facts. C) Use questions. D) Repeat the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use transition words. 44. 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. 45. Miss Wong ..... a lot of books to the classroom. A) Carrying. B) Carried. C) Carry. D) Carryed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carried. 46. 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. 47. 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. 48. 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. 49. Where do you usually find the topic sentence? A) At the beginning. B) At the middle. C) At the end. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At the beginning. 50. Which type of supporting sentence is used here? "The blue sky was dotted with fluffy, white clouds that looked like cotton balls." A) Give an example. B) Explain. C) Give facts. D) Describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Describe. 51. The boys ..... their hands well. A) Did not dried. B) Dryed. C) Did not dryed. D) Dried. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dried. 52. When using the listing technique, what should writers focus on? A) Writing complete sentences. B) Grammar and spelling. C) Staying on the topic and generating ideas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Staying on the topic and generating ideas. 53. There are advantages and disadvantages to homeowners to be carefully considered. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 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. A) Eyesight is how well a person sees. B) Children who have two parents with poor vision will be affected. C) This is because genes contain some information about vision. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eyesight is how well a person sees. 55. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Schools should eliminate summer vacation. A) During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned. B) Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world. C) Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year. D) It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned. 56. Name 2 important elements of a topic sentence. A) Main idea and controlling subject. B) Main subject and controlling idea. C) Main idea and supporting idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Main subject and controlling idea. 57. What role do supporting sentences play in a paragraph? A) They introduce the main idea. B) They provide evidence and details to support the main idea. C) They summarize the paragraph. D) They present a counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They provide evidence and details to support the main idea. 58. What is the main purpose of using "and" or "but" in supporting sentences? A) To make sentences longer. B) To connect two sentences and make writing more interesting. C) To separate ideas. D) To end a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect two sentences and make writing more interesting. 59. How many parts are there in a descriptive paragraph? A) 1 part only. B) 2 parts. C) 3 parts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3 parts. 60. The main idea is the same thing as the theme. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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