This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Where is the concluding sentence in a descriptive paragraph? A) The 1st sentence. B) The last sentence. C) The middle sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The last sentence. 2. A topic sentence introduces the overall ..... of a paragraph. A) Theme. B) Title. C) Humar. D) Word. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Theme. 3. What is the third part of a descriptive paragraph? A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentences. C) Concluding sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concluding sentence. 4. Which is not supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:I had a wonderful summer this year. A) We stayed up late watching TV and playing card games. B) I wished my summer would never end. C) I went to visit my aunt and my cousins in San Diego. D) We went to the beach almost every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wished my summer would never end. 5. What is the main function of supporting sentences? A) To summarize all main ideas. B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. C) To explain or give examples/details about the topic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To explain or give examples/details about the topic. 6. Topic sentences help make a ..... from one paragraph to another. A) Transition. B) Word. C) Space. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transition. 7. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good supporting sentence? A) It is vague and general. B) It provides specific details and examples. C) It introduces a new argument. D) It repeats the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides specific details and examples. 8. Exercise 6:Choose the best supporting sentence. The school library is one of my favorite places. Which of the following is the best supporting sentence? A) A. I usually eat cereal for breakfast. B) B. It's quiet, full of interesting books, and a great spot to study. C) C. The moon looks bright tonight. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. It's quiet, full of interesting books, and a great spot to study. 9. "For example" is used to give ..... A) A topic. B) An explanation. C) An example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An example. 10. Which of the following is an example of a supporting sentence? A) 'Dogs are loyal companions.'. B) 'They are known for their playful behavior.'. C) 'They require a lot of attention.'. D) 'Cats are often independent animals.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'They are known for their playful behavior.'. 11. Which sentence is NOT a good topic sentence? A) My friend John eats fast food every day after work. B) There are several reasons why people prefer fast food. C) Eating fast food too often can lead to health problems. D) Fast food restaurants are available almost everywhere. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My friend John eats fast food every day after work. 12. The other sentences in a paragraph ..... the topic sentence. A) Support. B) Change. C) Always come before. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Support. 13. Facts, examples, and descriptions are called ..... A) Evidence. B) Topics. C) Questions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. 14. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds. A) It is good to read a lot. B) There are many good things that can come from reading. C) Some people like to read. D) Reading is only good if you want to do well in school. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There are many good things that can come from reading. 15. Choose the sentence that does not support the topic sentence:'Eating a balanced diet is essential for good health.' A) A balanced diet includes a variety of nutrients. B) Fast food is convenient and tasty. C) Consuming fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins. D) A balanced diet helps maintain a healthy weight. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fast food is convenient and tasty. 16. How do we identify a topic sentence? A) Looking for a general theme of the paragraph. B) Looking for a specific word. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Looking for a general theme of the paragraph. 17. Which one is NOT evidence? A) A fact. B) An example. C) A greeting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A greeting. 18. Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence of the following paragraph? A) The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. 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) The Amazon rainforest is a beautiful and unique ecosystem. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. 19. Which sentence best supports the topic sentence 'Reading improves vocabulary'? A) Some people don't like reading. B) Reading can be boring sometimes. C) By reading books, people are exposed to new words and phrases. D) I enjoy reading science fiction novels. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By reading books, people are exposed to new words and phrases. 20. Sentence:Learning a foreign language broadens career opportunities. A) Topic:Learning Controlling Idea:broadens career opportunities. B) Topic:Learning a foreign language Controlling Idea:broadens career opportunities. C) Topic:Career opportunities Controlling Idea:are broadened by learning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic:Learning a foreign language Controlling Idea:broadens career opportunities. 21. Many young people are spending more and more time online, with both positive and negative consequences. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 22. Identify the error in this topic sentence:'Many people like pizza, and it is delicious.' A) The sentence is about a different food. B) The sentence lacks a clear main idea. C) The sentence uses incorrect punctuation. D) The sentence is too long. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sentence lacks a clear main idea. 23. You have to make sure to have me to developing the topic sentences. A) Text. B) Paragraph. C) Thesis Statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis Statement. 24. How can facts and statistics strengthen a topic sentence? A) They are only useful in persuasive writing. B) They make the topic sentence longer and more complex. C) Facts and statistics strengthen a topic sentence by providing credible evidence that supports the main idea. D) They distract from the main idea of the sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Facts and statistics strengthen a topic sentence by providing credible evidence that supports the main idea. 25. Did you ..... to the radio last night? A) Listened. B) Listenned. C) Listen. D) Listening. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Listen. 26. Topic sentence is the main idea of the paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Another way to describe supporting details is to say support your point. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. Which of the following sentences is NOT a supporting sentence? A) The Amazon rainforest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. B) The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. C) The Amazon rainforest plays an important role in regulating the Earth's climate. D) I have always wanted to visit the Amazon rainforest. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I have always wanted to visit the Amazon rainforest. 29. What is the main function of the topic sentence? A) To summarize all main ideas. B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. C) To explain or give examples/details about the topic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 30. Match each supporting sentence with the corresponding topic sentenceTopic sentence 1:Low-fat diets are an excellent way to stay healthy and trim.Topic sentence 2:High-protein diets are favored by athletes and competitors.Supporting sentenceThese foods help build muscles and increase energy. A) Topic sentence 1. B) Topic sentence 2. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic sentence 2. ← 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 8Supporting Sentences Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books