This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Topic Sentence Writing – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph? My family went to the supermarket together. Mom let us sample a free cookie. It was delicious. Then we were able to choose our own lunch snacks. I chose Goldfish. When checking out, my dad gave us each a quarter for the bubble gum machine. It was fun going to the supermarket. A) It was fun going to the supermarket. B) I chose a goldfish. C) It was delicious. D) My family went to the supermarket together. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My family went to the supermarket together. 2. Fill in the blank with the correct words. Topic sentences are usually found at the ..... of a paragraph. A) Middle. B) End. C) No where. D) Beginning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Beginning. 3. Your topic sentence should state the main point of your paragraph. It should identify your topic and express a view toward it. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 4. Choose all the sentence that is an effective topic sentences. A) All high school students should have summer jobs. B) I live in Los Angeles. C) This paragraph will be about Cecilia. D) Sue likes food. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All high school students should have summer jobs. 5. What are the keywords or important words in this question?What different kinds of damage can a tornado cause? A) Can. B) What. C) Tornado. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tornado. 6. A paragraph needs a topic sentence and a concluding sentence. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 7. Choose the best neutral topic sentence for the prompt: "In your opinion, what qualities do great students possess?" A) Some students are good in Bahrain. B) A good student has different skills. C) I think good students have different skills. D) There are good students in Bahrain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A good student has different skills. 8. Both Shanghai and Tokyo ..... modern transportation and famous buildings, but they differ in terms of local foods. A) Is. B) Has. C) Have. D) Are. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Have. 9. Which sentence is usually found at the beginning of a paragraph? A) Summary sentence. B) Topic sentence. C) Concluding sentence. D) Thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic sentence. 10. I have a proven ability to ..... strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders. A) Meet. B) Support. C) Build. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Build. 11. The closing sentence is the ..... sentence of a paragraph. A) Last. B) First. C) Third. D) Second. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Last. 12. When you write the beginning of a paragraph, be sure to ..... A) Always ask a question. B) Give your opinion. C) Indent the first line. D) Give a command. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Indent the first line. 13. Is this a topic or a main idea?animals A) Main idea. B) Topic. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic. 14. The topic sentence of an opinion paragraph is same as the ..... of a CER. A) Claim. B) Conclusion. C) Reasoning. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 15. Which would be the BEST sentence to put atthe beginning of the following paragraph?Georgia has a new flag. The flag has the state seal.South Carolina's flag has a tree and the moon. Theflag of Wyoming has a buffalo. A) A. California's flag has a bear. B) B. Every state has a different flag. C) C. Georgia's flag is very interesting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. Every state has a different flag. 16. They are unable to play with you. It is difficult to know if they like you. They are boring to have around. Which sentence would make a good topic sentence? A) Goldfish are bad pets. B) I do not like teachers. C) My aunt has two brothers. D) I am thankful for my Xbox. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Goldfish are bad pets. 17. Which one is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the advantages of owning a pet? A) I believe a dog makes a better pet than a cat. B) There are several advantages to owning a pet. C) My dog's name is Dino. D) I have always wanted a pet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There are several advantages to owning a pet. 18. What answer best describes a TOPIC SENTENCE? A) A broad sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph. B) A sentence that begins the conclusion paragraph. C) A specific sentence about the main idea of each body paragraph. D) A broad sentence with the word "because.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A specific sentence about the main idea of each body paragraph. 19. 2) A thesis statement is written in ..... A) A) the introductory paragraph. B) B) the body paragraph. C) C) the concluding paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) the introductory paragraph. 20. What is a keyword? A) A word that opens a door. B) An important word in a question. C) A word that makes me feel good. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An important word in a question. 21. Is this a good topic sentence? "Bread is made from flour." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 22. What is the significance of transition words in topic sentences? A) They bridge ideas and enhance the writing's fluidity. B) They render the writing more perplexing and hard to comprehend. C) They are superfluous and contribute to unnecessary elongation of the topic sentence. D) They are exclusive to academic writing and bear no importance in other writing styles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They bridge ideas and enhance the writing's fluidity. 23. Which sentence below would be the beststarting sentence for the following paragraph?It took our bus four hours to get to Sea World. Wesaw whales, seals, and sharks. There were also manyfish in tanks. A) A. Our class took a trip. B) B. One of my favorite things was the whale. C) C. I ate lunch outside with my class. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Our class took a trip. 24. The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Adaptations help animals and plants survive in their environments."Which of these details best supports the topic sentence? A) There are many different species of animals that live on Earth. B) Grasshoppers adapted to be bright green so they could blend in with grass. C) Harriet opened her book so she could read more about grasshoppers and other insects. D) My favorite insect is the grasshopper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grasshoppers adapted to be bright green so they could blend in with grass. 25. Identify the main idea in the following paragraph:'The benefits of reading include improved vocabulary, enhanced imagination, and increased knowledge.' A) Improved vocabulary, enhanced imagination, and increased knowledge. B) Enhanced vocabulary, decreased imagination, and limited knowledge. C) Improved spelling, decreased creativity, and limited knowledge. D) Decreased vocabulary, limited imagination, and decreased knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Improved vocabulary, enhanced imagination, and increased knowledge. 26. The supporting details of a paragraph include "We have lots of energy in the morning, " and "Breakfast foods ..... like eggs, pancakes, and granola ..... are delicious."Which of these is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph? A) Morning is the best time of day. B) Evenings are more fun than mornings. C) It is hard to wake up in the morning. D) I wake up at 7:30am everyday. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Morning is the best time of day. 27. What are the keywords or important words in this question?Where do tornadoes most often happen? A) Happen. B) Do. C) Where. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Happen. 28. Jessyka is writing an expository essay about the state of Oklahoma. Her second body paragraph is about well-known people from that state. What is the BEST example of a TOPIC SENTENCE for her second body paragraph? A) Many people who have made positive contributions to society are from Oklahoma. B) Oklahoma is a large state. C) For example, martial arts expert Chuck Norris was born in Oklahoma. D) Oklahoma's population consists of almost four million people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Many people who have made positive contributions to society are from Oklahoma. 29. Is this a good topic sentence? "Potatoes are a root vegetable." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 30. Identify the topic in the following sentence:Research shows that secondhand smoke increases children's chances of getting lung diseases. A) Family members who smoke around children. B) Getting lung disease. C) Research shows. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Family members who smoke around children. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesTopic Sentence Writing Quiz 1Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 2Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 4Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 5Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 6Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 7Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books