This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Essay Outline – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Essay Outline Quiz 21 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What should each body paragraph in an informational essay begin with? A) A question. B) A topic sentence. C) A quote. D) A statistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A topic sentence. 2. Incorrectly citing sources or not citing sources at all is called A) Cheating. B) Wrong. C) Plagiarism. D) A shortcut. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plagiarism. 3. In the introduction, after providing a hook, what should you do next according to the outline? A) Cite evidence. B) Restate the prompt. C) Answer the hook or build on the topic with background knowledge. D) Give a personal experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Answer the hook or build on the topic with background knowledge. 4. What is the logical approach taken to structure the essay? A) Chronological order. B) Random order. C) Alphabetical order. D) Reverse order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronological order. 5. What is the first step in the introduction of an informational essay according to the outline? A) Restate the prompt. B) Provide a hook (question, sentence, or quote). C) Cite evidence. D) Give a personal experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Provide a hook (question, sentence, or quote). 6. A conclusion includes A) A call to action. B) The titles of your sources. C) A fact that disproves the counterclaim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A call to action. 7. How should you conclude an argumentative essay? A) By introducing new arguments. B) By restating the thesis and summarizing key points. C) By presenting unrelated information. D) By asking more questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By restating the thesis and summarizing key points. 8. What is the first sentence of the introduction for an Argumentative Essay? A) Hook. B) Thesis. C) Claim. D) Counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counterargument. 9. What is the most important aspect of analytical writing? A) Descriptive language. B) Critical thinking and analysis. C) Personal experience. D) Figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critical thinking and analysis. 10. Which was our position? A) Differences. B) Similarities. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Differences. 11. In and outline what are Roman numerals used for? A) To give details for your supporting points. B) To fill in more information for your body paragraphs. C) To show your main points. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show your main points. 12. What should you avoid in the conclusion? A) Restating the thesis. B) Summarizing the main points. C) Introducing new evidence or arguments. D) Using a powerful statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introducing new evidence or arguments. 13. Which paragraph has a topic sentence, at least two supporting details, and a concluding sentence? A) Intro. B) Thesis. C) Concluding. D) Body Paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Body Paragraph. 14. What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay outline? A) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement. B) To ask rhetorical questions and leave the reader with something to ponder. C) To provide evidence and examples to support the thesis statement. D) To introduce new ideas not previously discussed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement. 15. What should be considered after planning out the ideas for each paragraph and putting them into a logical order? A) Think about the evidence and analysis to support the points. B) Ignore the evidence and analysis. C) Start writing the conclusion first. D) Stop writing the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Think about the evidence and analysis to support the points. 16. What is the primary purpose of an essay outline? A) To make the essay longer. B) To organize thoughts and structure before writing. C) To list vocabulary words. D) To count paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To organize thoughts and structure before writing. 17. This sentence engages the reader's attention and inspires them to keep reading. A) Thesis. B) Connecting Sentence. C) Hook. D) Call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. 18. How many reasons do you need to have to support your claim? A) 1. B) 5. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 19. Which of the following is a type of hook sentence? A) Quotation. B) Summary. C) Conclusion. D) Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Quotation. 20. An informational essay has ..... paragraphs A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 21. How should you begin the introductory paragraph of your essay? A) Use a simile that relates to your topic. B) Always begin with your strongest fact first. C) Begin with your counterclaim, then state your real claim. D) Begin this paragraph with a transition word. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use a simile that relates to your topic. 22. After writing your examples, what should you include at the end of each paragraph? A) Quote. B) Question. C) Closing statement that connects back to the thesis. D) Joke. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Closing statement that connects back to the thesis. 23. Which statement best describes the 'demonstrable' component of the SAPD + A rule for a thesis statement? A) The claim must be provable with evidence like statistics, expert opinions, or facts. B) The claim must demonstrate an understanding of the assignment's instruction words. C) The claim must be written in a way that avoids using the first person ('I') or second person ('you'). D) The claim must not be a question or a simple statement of fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The claim must be provable with evidence like statistics, expert opinions, or facts. 24. I compared the writing process to bricklaying in class to emphasise that ..... A) Writing is a slow process that requires a lot of physical effort. B) Each skill supports the next, and a solid foundation is necessary before moving on. C) The final product must be perfectly uniform, just like a brick wall. D) It is better to complete the entire essay in one sitting to maintain consistency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Each skill supports the next, and a solid foundation is necessary before moving on. 25. Body Paragraph:Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence that restates a claim and reason? A) Video games are harmful because they increase aggression. B) The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it states that they increase aggression. C) The author uses this evidence to show how video games increase aggression. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Video games are harmful because they increase aggression. ← 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