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 (28 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's. A) It's best to just cook food at home. B) A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner. C) McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious. D) Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food. 2. Which is not the supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:I am very happy with my doctor. A) She always takes the time to listen to me. B) When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. C) Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do!. D) She always makes sure I get the medication I need. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do!. 3. I introduce more than one paragraph. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Discussion Text. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence. 4. Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. Many people feel that this behavior should be punished more strictly. Cell phone use slows reaction time and increases the risk of accidents. Is the supporting sentence in this paragraph effective? A) Yes, because it repeats the topic sentence. B) No, because it uses personal opinion. C) Yes, because it gives specific facts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, because it uses personal opinion. 5. What type of supporting sentence is this?Pit bulls are banned in the U.S.Pit bulls, rottweilers and dobermans are banned from all city housing projects. Residents who currently own these breeds can keep them as long as they register their animals in the next 48 hours. A) Supporting sentence of reason. B) Supporting sentence of fact. C) Supporting sentence of statistic information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence of fact. 6. Which sentence correctly uses "but" to connect two ideas? A) She is a very rich woman, but she has any money with her. B) She is a very rich woman, but she never has any money with her. C) She is a very rich woman, but she always has any money with her. D) She is a very rich woman, but she often has any money with her. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is a very rich woman, but she never has any money with her. 7. What type of supporting sentence is this?Second, they produce very few emissions during low-speed city driving. A) Supporting sentence of reason. B) Supporting sentence of example. C) Supporting sentence of fact. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting sentence of fact. 8. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Ms Schultz drinks coffee for a number of reasons. A) She likes the taste of it. B) Coffee isn't as good as tea. C) It helps her stay awake. D) When she doesn't drink it she gets really crabby. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coffee isn't as good as tea. 9. What is the purpose of a supporting sentence? A) To introduce new topics. B) To ask a question. C) To conclude the paragraph. D) To add information about the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To add information about the topic sentence. 10. Check the correct answer for each item. Supporting sentences are A) Related to the topic sentence. B) Unrelated to the topic sentence. C) General and not specific. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Related to the topic sentence. 11. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Elephants are very intelligent animals. A) Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors. B) Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters. C) An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years. D) Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years. 12. Which is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea, "The Bahama Islands are also linked by the government's airline, Bahamasair, formed in 1973" . A) Bahamasair, is the national airline of The Bahamas. B) Transportation by air is fast, but it's also very expensive; delays can be caused by bad weather or mechanical difficulties. C) Inclement weather can be a challenge to bus transportation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inclement weather can be a challenge to bus transportation. 13. What type of topic sentence are these?fossil fuelIt is considering that many countries are trying to find ways to use fewer fossil fuels. The biggest reason for this is because of their rising prices. Another important reason is the environmental damage that is caused by burning fossil fuels. 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. 14. How can you identify supporting sentences in a paragraph? A) Supporting sentences provide evidence or details that reinforce the main idea of the paragraph. B) Supporting sentences are unrelated to the main idea. C) Supporting sentences are always the first sentence in a paragraph. D) Supporting sentences summarize the entire paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentences provide evidence or details that reinforce the main idea of the paragraph. 15. Read each supporting sentence. Choose whether it is an example, explanation, or evidence: "This occurs when constant alerts interrupt concentration and make tasks take longer." A) Example. B) Explanation. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explanation. 16. Read each supporting sentence. Choose whether it is an example, explanation, or evidence: "One way to reduce screen time is to turn off notifications during homework hours." A) Example. B) Explanation. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Example. 17. What do supporting sentences do? A) Start a paragraph. B) Explain the topic sentence. C) End a paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain the topic sentence. 18. What role do examples play in supporting a topic sentence? A) Examples are irrelevant to the topic sentence. B) Examples are unnecessary and can be omitted. C) Examples only confuse the reader about the topic sentence. D) Examples provide concrete evidence that supports and clarifies the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Examples provide concrete evidence that supports and clarifies the topic sentence. 19. "Volunteering brings numerous personal benefits." A) Volunteering helps build new skills. B) It provides a sense of purpose and community. C) Many volunteers report feeling happier and more fulfilled. D) Playing sports can improve physical fitness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Playing sports can improve physical fitness. 20. Read the topic sentence. Choose the question that would generate a related supporting detail.There are two main types of fly fishing. A) What are the most common categories of fly fishing?. B) What other hobbies can people do in the water?. C) How is fly fishing different from other types of fishing?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What are the most common categories of fly fishing?. 21. The topic sentence below does not meet expectations. What is wrong with the topics sentence below?I enjoy teaching because I love to learn, enjoy being creative, and I enjoy being around the students. A) It does not make sense. B) It contains too many details. C) It is too general. D) It is too long. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It contains too many details. 22. Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities. What is the main idea? A) Keep your teeth happy. B) Brush your teeth twice a day. C) Avoid eating candy and syrup. D) Eat more vegetables. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Keep your teeth happy. 23. Supporting sentences must always come after the concluding sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. The concluding sentence should perform one of three functions:restate the topic, summarize the supporting sentences, or what third function? A) Ask a rhetorical question. B) Introduce the topic of the next paragraph. C) Provide a final comment about the topic. D) Correct any mistakes made in the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Provide a final comment about the topic. 25. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Doing your homework has many benefits. A) When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class. B) Homework takes up your precious after school time. C) Those who complete their homework often do better on the test. D) Doing your homework helps you remember the material better. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Homework takes up your precious after school time. 26. Jake's family went on a camping trip. They went to a park by the ocean. They rode their bikes around the park and cooked their food over a fire outside. They saw some deer. They came home Sunday afternoon. What is the main idea? A) They cooked their food outside. B) Jake's family went on a camping trip. C) Jake's family likes to camp. D) They saw some deer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jake's family went on a camping trip. 27. Which of the following is an example of combining supporting sentences? A) Grazing on the grass, there are cows. B) There are many cows in the pasture. They are grazing on the grass. C) There are many cows in the pasture grazing on the grass. D) The cows are in the pasture. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) There are many cows in the pasture grazing on the grass. 28. Which one of these would not be suitable to support this topic sentence? School uniforms should be banned in school. A) School unform keeps students disciplined. B) They restrict students' freedom and individuality. C) They are uncomfortable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) School unform keeps students disciplined. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesSupporting Sentences Quiz 1Supporting Sentences Quiz 2Supporting Sentences Quiz 3Supporting Sentences Quiz 4Supporting Sentences Quiz 5Supporting Sentences Quiz 6Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books