This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Topic Sentence Writing – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A conclusion both summarizes a presentation and ..... what you want the audience to remember. A) Emphasizes. B) Televises. C) Improvises. D) Synthesizes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emphasizes. 2. If the given thesis statement is "The man-made mountain has many tourist attractions" , the essay will most likely discuss ..... A) A) the different amusement parks on the mountain. B) B) the process of making the mountain. C) C) the beauty, activity and facility on the mountain. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) the beauty, activity and facility on the mountain. 3. What is the correct order of sentences for a single paragraph?1)Harriet Tubman helped slaves to freedom.2) John Brown led a small rebellion against slavery.3)The anti-slavery movement began to grow in the 1850s.4) Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election. A) 1, 2, 3, 4. B) 4, 1, 2, 3. C) 1, 2, 4, 3. D) 3, 1, 2, 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3, 1, 2, 4. 4. Which of the following would be a good topic sentence? A) This is why Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday. B) On Thanksgiving, I ate turkey. C) Families gather. D) Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday. 5. Fill in the blank with the correct words. The most direct way to state the main point is through a ..... topic sentence. A) Specific. B) General. C) Clueing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specific. 6. Choose an appropriate relevant detail for the following topic sentence:Going to camp was the best part of my summer. A) I stayed in cabins with other kids my age and it was fun. B) I had to drink medicine. C) My mom helped me with my homework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I stayed in cabins with other kids my age and it was fun. 7. How does a topic sentence relate to the thesis statement? A) A topic sentence relates to the thesis statement by providing a specific supporting point that aligns with the main argument of the thesis. B) A topic sentence has no relation to the thesis statement. C) A topic sentence repeats the thesis statement without adding any new information. D) A topic sentence contradicts the thesis statement by providing unrelated points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A topic sentence relates to the thesis statement by providing a specific supporting point that aligns with the main argument of the thesis. 8. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has helped many people around the world.This paragraph will give information about ..... A) The Gates Foundation. B) Bill Gates. C) People around the world. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Gates Foundation. 9. 3) If an essay does not have a thesis statement ..... A) A) the readers will not enjoy reading it. B) B) the readers will have difficulty to understand the writer's message. C) C) the readers will think that it is still a good essay. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) the readers will have difficulty to understand the writer's message. 10. Political leaders often inspire people to start movements.What's the topic? A) People. B) Political leaders. C) Movements. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political leaders. 11. What are the keywords or important words in this question?What are the main differences between a tornado and a hurricane? A) Are. B) And. C) Differences. D) The. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Differences. 12. Is the following sentence is a good topic sentence?Fatty food is unhealthy. A) Yes, it is a good topic sentence. B) No, it is not a good topic sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, it is a good topic sentence. 13. What is the last paragraph of an essay called? A) Purple Elephant. B) Introduction. C) Thesis Statement. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conclusion. 14. Which of the following is the best topic sentence? A) Cats are better pets than goldfish for many reasons. B) Cats and goldfish are both animals. C) Cat cannot swim very well, but goldfish can. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cats are better pets than goldfish for many reasons. 15. What is the topic?pants, shirt, socks, shoes A) Games. B) Clothes. C) Colors. D) Animals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clothes. 16. Is this a good topic sentence? "Drinking too much coffee may be dangerous for you in several ways." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 17. What are the keywords or important words in this question?Describe how a tornado formed? A) Formed. B) Is. C) How. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formed. 18. What is this sentence?"My roommate Akiko is a very organized person. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Detail. C) Concluding Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence. 19. A good paragraph always has a topic sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. Read this topic sentence and decide if it is strong or weak: "This next paragraph is about how young and old people use technology." A) Strong (Claim). B) Weak (Not a claim). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Weak (Not a claim). 21. Scholarships give many students a chance to attend college.This paragraph will give information about how scholarships ..... A) Are difficult to get. B) Let everyone to go to college. C) Help students to go to school. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Help students to go to school. 22. Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. A topic sentence that says, "There are several reasons why recycling is important, " is an example of: A) A clueing topic sentence. B) A specific topic sentence. C) Not a topic sentence. D) A general topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A clueing topic sentence. 23. What is the benefit of learning to write topic sentences? A) To create organized and interesting paragraphs. B) To write longer essays. C) To improve handwriting. D) To learn new vocabulary words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To create organized and interesting paragraphs. 24. Evaluate the following topic sentence as effective, announcement, too specific, too general, not complete thought.The admission test for the police academy includes vocabulary questions. A) Too specific. B) Announcement. C) Effective. D) Too general. E) Not complete thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Too specific. 25. A strong topic sentence ..... A) Be very general. B) Be very specific. C) Shouldn't be too general or too specific. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shouldn't be too general or too specific. 26. What should you do when you finish writing a paragraph or essay? A) Add 5th grade vocabulary. B) Put it in the red pocket. C) Write your name at the top. D) Proofread for any grammar/spelling errors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proofread for any grammar/spelling errors. 27. 5) Which one is NOT a general thesis statement? A) A) Drinking green tea gives many health benefits. B) B) Pursuing a career in politics requires grit, resilience and critical thinking. C) C) Sustainable living can be practiced in three ways. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Pursuing a career in politics requires grit, resilience and critical thinking. 28. Over the past 18 months, I have ..... different roles across the telecommunications sector A) Done. B) Held. C) Worked. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Worked. 29. Rylee is writing a persuasive essay about school uniforms. Which answer BEST represents a strong thesis statement? A) School uniforms can be found in many environments like public and private schools. B) School uniforms have a negative impact on students because uniforms restrict individuality, are expensive, and are uncomfortable. C) School uniforms restrict individuality. D) School uniforms can be both good and bad. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) School uniforms have a negative impact on students because uniforms restrict individuality, are expensive, and are uncomfortable. 30. Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. A topic sentence that states, "The invention of the printing press had three major impacts on society, " is: A) Clueing. B) Not a topic sentence. C) General. D) Specific. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clueing. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesTopic Sentence Writing Quiz 1Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 2Topic Sentence Writing Quiz 3Topic 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