This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 10 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How many paragraphs is in an argumentative essay? A) 3. B) 4. C) 5. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 2. Is the following a statement or a claim?Middle school students should be allowed to use their phones during the school day. A) Statement. B) Claim. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 3. Which part of an essay outline gives short information about the topic before the thesis? A) Background. B) Hook. C) Supporting idea. D) Closing thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Background. 4. Which of the following best describes the second sentence in the introductory sentence? A) Briefly explain the background of your topic. B) It is best to use your favorite quote from your source. C) Use "As can be seen" or "Generally speaking". D) Explain and give an example for one of your facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Briefly explain the background of your topic. 5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay? A) To agree with the main argument. B) To present an opposing viewpoint and refute it. C) To introduce a new character. D) To describe the setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present an opposing viewpoint and refute it. 6. How many body paragraphs are typically included in an essay outline? A) Three. B) Five. C) Ten. D) Two. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Three. 7. After your topic sentence is A) The thesis. B) The transition. C) Another topic sentence. D) Examples/evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Examples/evidence. 8. Which of the following phrases should be avoided in your persuasive essay? A) First of all,. B) I think that. C) Because of this,. D) Without a doubt,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I think that. 9. The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. How many body paragraphs do you need in your essay A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2. 11. How does the first sentence "A" of Body Paragraph 2 start? A) In conclusion,. B) In addition,. C) All in all,. D) Overall,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition,. 12. It is a series of paragraphs that are about one central idea. A) Supporting detail. B) Paragraph. C) Topic sentence. D) Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Essay. 13. Should you write outside the essay box? A) Yes. B) No!. C) Only if you need to continue your thoughts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No!. 14. What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay? A) To inform the reader. B) To entertain the reader. C) To persuade the reader. D) To describe a process. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To persuade the reader. 15. Analysis A) Explains the topic sentence in an essay. B) Is factual information from the articel. C) Explains the evidence in an essay. D) Is the same as the ecidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Explains the evidence in an essay. 16. How do the main ideas in an essay connect to the main point the writer is trying to make? A) The main ideas should go against the main point. B) The main ideas have nothing to do with the main point. C) The main ideas should help explain and support the main point. D) The main ideas are only used in the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The main ideas should help explain and support the main point. 17. How many sentences in a thesis A) 2. B) 1. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1. 18. Which of the following is an effective strategy for organizing an informational essay? A) Chronological order. B) Random order. C) Alphabetical order. D) Emotional order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronological order. 19. The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to: A) Introduce the main idea of the paragraph. B) Provide evidence for the main idea. C) Summarize the paragraph. D) Conclude the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 20. Which of the following is a benefit of using an essay outline? A) It allows for spontaneous writing. B) It helps organize thoughts. C) It eliminates the need for revisions. D) It guarantees a high grade. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps organize thoughts. 21. True or False:The reasons included in the thesis statement are the details that the body paragraphs should be about. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 22. Which of the following is the correct set up for the introduction paragraph for a 5-paragraph argumentative essay? A) HookBackgroundThesis (w/ 3 reasons). B) Hook Background Thesis (w/ 5 reasons). C) HookBackground Thesis (w/ 2 reasons). D) HookBackgroundThesis (w/ 20 reasons). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) HookBackground Thesis (w/ 2 reasons). 23. When planning an argumentative essay, which element is crucial to include in your outline to ensure a well-reasoned argument? A) A list of characters. B) A counterargument with a rebuttal. C) A detailed setting description. D) A chronological timeline of events. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A counterargument with a rebuttal. 24. Which of the following is an example of a good transition word with which to begin your counterclaim paragraph? A) Opponents might say. B) In conclusion. C) Another excellent reason. D) Additionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opponents might say. 25. This sentence wraps up a body paragraph by stating how the example proves the thesis and reasons as true. A) Restated thesis. B) Call to action. C) Closing/transition sentence. D) Connecting sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Closing/transition sentence. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEssay Outline Quiz 1Essay Outline Quiz 2Essay Outline Quiz 3Essay Outline Quiz 4Essay Outline Quiz 5Essay Outline Quiz 6Essay Outline Quiz 7Essay Outline Quiz 8Essay Outline Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books