This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 20 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to the sources, what is the primary purpose of an essay outline? A) To serve as the first draft of the full essay, written in complete paragraphs. B) To act as a structured plan or blueprint for the essay, showing all major ideas and supporting points in an organised manner. C) To list keywords and research notes without any specific structure. D) To replace the need for peer and instructor feedback by finalising ideas early. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To act as a structured plan or blueprint for the essay, showing all major ideas and supporting points in an organised manner. 2. When outlining the conclusion, what is the key difference between the 'roadmap' and the 'summary of reasons'? A) The roadmap is in the introduction and previews points, while the summary is in the conclusion and recaps them. B) The roadmap uses full sentences, whereas the summary uses only keywords. C) The summary introduces new evidence, while the roadmap does not. D) There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The roadmap is in the introduction and previews points, while the summary is in the conclusion and recaps them. 3. The topic sentences should A) Not relate to the thesis statement. B) Connect back to the thesis statement by stating a controlling reason from your thesis. C) Be a quote from a source. D) I don't remember. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connect back to the thesis statement by stating a controlling reason from your thesis. 4. What is the role of the conclusion in an informational essay? A) To introduce new information. B) To restate the thesis and summarize key points. C) To present a counterargument. D) To provide a detailed analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To restate the thesis and summarize key points. 5. What is the function of the hook in a persuasive essay? A) To summarize the essay. B) To grab the reader's attention. C) To present the thesis. D) To provide evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To grab the reader's attention. 6. What are the 3 components of an introduction in order? A) Thesis, background, hook. B) Hook, background, thesis. C) Two reason, thesis, hook. D) Answer prompt, background, thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook, background, thesis. 7. What is the function of a Topic Sentence? A) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. B) To provide a conclusion to the paragraph. C) To list supporting details for the paragraph. D) To summarize the entire text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. 8. How do you understand what the prompt is asking you to write about? A) Let it inspire you. B) Try your best. C) Just read it. D) Look for the actions words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Look for the actions words. 9. What does the "E" in the "OREO" acronym stand for? A) Error. B) Explain. C) Emphasize. D) Effective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain. 10. Which of the following makes an excellent hook for your essay? A) A simile that you create to use as a hook. B) An excellent transition word. C) List your mini-topics in the first sentence. D) Summarize your best ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A simile that you create to use as a hook. 11. What is the second sentence of your essay called? A) Intro. B) Thesis. C) Body Paragraph 1. D) Hook?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis. 12. Where would your examples go? A) Introduction. B) In the conclusion. C) After your topic sentence. D) In your topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After your topic sentence. 13. What part of an essay outline typically comes first? A) Body. B) Conclusion. C) Supporting details. D) Thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thesis statement. 14. What is the purpose of the 'Topic Sentence' in body paragraphs? A) To provide a direct quote from the passage. B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph and show how it supports the thesis. C) To summarize the entire essay. D) To restate the thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph and show how it supports the thesis. 15. You should always consider your audience and what's important to them when writing an argument. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. Which sentence starter can be used for a counter-claim? A) This evidence illustrates. B) People who disagree may claim that. C) I noticed. D) The issue of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People who disagree may claim that. 17. How does an essay outline help a writer? A) It makes writing more difficult. B) It provides entertainment. C) It organizes thoughts and ideas. D) It eliminates the need for a thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It organizes thoughts and ideas. 18. What does it mean to use a chronological order in an essay? A) Talking about events from least important to most important. B) Talking about events in the order they happened. C) Talking about events based on where they happened. D) Talking about events by putting similar ideas together. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Talking about events in the order they happened. 19. What three things go in the body paragraphs of a narrative essay? A) Exposition/rising action/climax. B) Climax/falling action/resolution. C) Thesis statement/climax/falling action. D) Rising action/climax/falling action. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rising action/climax/falling action. 20. Why was Braille more successful than other ways of reading by touch that came before it? A) It was made by a famous person. B) It used a special kind of paper. C) It was made to fit the needs of blind people. D) It was the first system ever made. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It was made to fit the needs of blind people. 21. What should go in ALL types of writing? A) Dialogue. B) $ 100 words. C) Sensory details. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) $ 100 words. 22. What's the name of the third paragraph in an essay? A) Body Paragraph 1. B) Conclusion. C) Body Paragraph 2. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body Paragraph 2. 23. Why is it important to outline? A) It organizes your ideas. B) It keeps your writing on point. C) It provides a visual for how your essay will appear. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 24. Where does your hook go? A) At the end of your paper. B) The beginning of your body paragraph. C) The first sentence of your conclusion. D) The first sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The first sentence. 25. What should you include in the introductory paragraph of your essay? A) This paragraph must include a three to four sentence summary of your best analysis and a restatement of your thesis statement. B) This paragraph only needs to be three or four sentences long and must include specific facts that you quote and cite. C) The introductory paragraph includes a simile/hook, 3-4 sentences of background, and your thesis statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The introductory paragraph includes a simile/hook, 3-4 sentences of background, and your thesis statement. ← 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