This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 17 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How should a person end their essay? A) With their signature. B) With "the end". C) With a question. D) With a gift. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With a gift. 2. If you have four sources to read about the essay topic, what is the minimum number of sources that MUST be included in your essay? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 3. The introduction of an informational essay should include ..... A) A detailed analysis. B) A thesis statement. C) A list of references. D) A personal opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A thesis statement. 4. What type of language should be used in an informational essay? A) Formal and objective. B) Informal and subjective. C) Colloquial and casual. D) Persuasive and emotional. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal and objective. 5. Which "C" is written correctly? A) C:In the text it says "Salt and pepper are available in liquid form.". B) C:In the text it says, "Salt and pepper are available in liquid form.". C) C:In the text it says, "Salt and pepper are available in liquid form" (passage 3). D) C:In the text it says, "Salt and pepper are available in liquid form" (paragraph 3). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C:In the text it says, "Salt and pepper are available in liquid form" (paragraph 3). 6. How should you organize each part of your essay to make your argument strong? A) Ask a lot of questions. B) Clearly explain your main point. C) Repeat the same information. D) Add facts that do not relate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clearly explain your main point. 7. When you are deciding how to organize information in your essay, what should you think about? A) Which points are the longest. B) If you need to talk about some points first to help explain other points. C) How many sources you have for each point. D) The order you like best. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If you need to talk about some points first to help explain other points. 8. Parts of a counterclaim. A) Counterclaim, Support the counterclaim, Rebuttal with evidence. B) Thesis andsupporting details. C) Topic sentence, Evidence, andElaboration. D) Topic sentence, Rebuttal, andCounterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterclaim, Support the counterclaim, Rebuttal with evidence. 9. Which of the following is the correct set up of the counterclaim paragraph in an argumentative essay? A) EditCounterclaimEvidenceRebuttalExplanationEvidence. B) RebuttalEvidenceCounterclaimEvidenceExplanation Edit. C) CounterclaimEvidenceRebuttalEvidenceExplanationEdit. D) Counterclaim RebuttalEvidenceExplanationEdit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) CounterclaimEvidenceRebuttalEvidenceExplanationEdit. 10. What is context? A) The introduction paragraph. B) Background information about the essay topic. C) A hook that grabs the reader's attention. D) An informational essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Background information about the essay topic. 11. What is a hook in an essay? A) An opening sentence that captures the reader's attention. B) A summary of the essay's main points. C) A conclusion that wraps up the essay. D) A list of references used in the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An opening sentence that captures the reader's attention. 12. Which of the following is the correct set up for the conclusion paragraph for BOTH essays? A) ClincherRestate thesisImportance. B) Restate thesisImportanceClincher. C) ClincherConclusionThesis. D) Restate thesisClincherConclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate thesisImportanceClincher. 13. The best thesis statements are typically: A) Found in the middle of the essay. B) Written as questions. C) Located at the of the introduction. D) Spread across multiple paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Located at the of the introduction. 14. A topic sentence should be the first sentence of a body paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Which of the following transition words are best for a counterclaim paragraph? A) A first reason, furthermore, moreover, additionally,. B) In conclusion, in the final analysis, in summary, overall, at last. C) Opponents may say, on the other hand, nevertheless, needless to say. D) But, also, on the other hand, a first thing to notice/remember. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opponents may say, on the other hand, nevertheless, needless to say. 16. Which is the correct order of essay parts? A) Introduction $\rightarrow$ Body $\rightarrow$ Conclusion. B) Body $\rightarrow$ Introduction $\rightarrow$ Conclusion. C) Conclusion $\rightarrow$ Body $\rightarrow$ Introduction. D) Body $\rightarrow$ Conclusion $\rightarrow$ Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction $\rightarrow$ Body $\rightarrow$ Conclusion. 17. Which of the following ideas would a capital roman letter (A, B, C etc) be used to show in an outline? A) Conclusion. B) First supporting point. C) First detail. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First supporting point. 18. Which of the following is NOT a strategy to write the clincher in the conclusion? A) A prediction. B) A recommendation. C) Suggestions for further research or connecting back to the background. D) A rhetorical question. E) A hypothesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) A hypothesis. 19. Body Paragraphs have ..... A) Topic Sentence, Evidence, Transition Sentence. B) Evidence, Analysis, Transition Sentence, Introduction. C) Topic Sentence, Evidence, Analysis, Transition Sentence. D) Introduction, Evidence, Analysis, Transition Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic Sentence, Evidence, Analysis, Transition Sentence. 20. A conclusion paragraph does which of the following? A) Makes an additional counterclaim and additional explanations. B) Restates the claim, the three reasons and gives a call to action. C) Is not necessary when you have already written several long paragraphs. D) Includes important facts that support your reasons being sure to cite the sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restates the claim, the three reasons and gives a call to action. 21. An Introduction Paragraph has ..... A) Thesis, Evidence, Conclusion. B) Hook, Background Information, Thesis. C) Hook, Evidence, Thesis,. D) Hook, Thesis, Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook, Background Information, Thesis. 22. According to the SAPD + A rule, a thesis statement should NOT be: A) A debatable claim. B) Specific and focused on the topic. C) Forceful and confident in its assertion. D) A statement of fact or a question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A statement of fact or a question. 23. Supporting your claim in the body paragraph with evidence involves: A) Providing examples and explanations. B) Stating your opinion. C) Asking questions. D) Using metaphors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Providing examples and explanations. 24. How many paragraphs is an informational essay? A) 1. B) 3-4. C) 4-5. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4-5. 25. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out. A) Exercise is hard. B) Basketball is an athletic sport. C) I love the Lakers. D) I played basketball last Thanksgiving. 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