This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 19 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following would be the best closing sentence for an essay about the importance of the rules of the road? A) Drivers risk lives. Aren't lives precious and worth protecting?. B) Drivers need to follow rules to protect fellow drivers. C) Drive safe!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drivers risk lives. Aren't lives precious and worth protecting?. 2. What role does background information play in an introductory paragraph? A) It provides context for the reader. B) It presents the main argument. C) It concludes the essay. D) It lists all the sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It provides context for the reader. 3. How many counterarguments does Kennedy include in his speech? A) 1. B) 3. C) 2. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2. 4. The first sentence of your introductory paragraph is called the A) Attention grabber. B) Summary. C) Thesis statement. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Attention grabber. 5. The central idea is ..... A) The focused idea of the text. B) A detail from the text. C) The first sentence of a paragraph. D) A quote you provide from the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The focused idea of the text. 6. What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph? A) To introduce a new topic. B) To summarize the main idea of the paragraph. C) To provide evidence. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the main idea of the paragraph. 7. A strong body paragraph includes a topic sentence, reasons, examples, and a concluding sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. What is the first paragraph called? A) Introduction. B) Conclusion. C) Body Paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 9. What kind of detail MUST be used in descriptive paragraphs? A) Memory detail. B) Sensory detail. C) Reflective detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sensory detail. 10. The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.What is the main idea? A) It is expensive to clean up the damage. B) Sometimes we can't see the changes. C) The Earth's surface is always changing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Earth's surface is always changing. 11. Which part of the paragraph is where you SHOW your details support your topic? A) Opening sentence. B) Body. C) Closing sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body. 12. Can your topic sentence be multiple sentences? A) Yes. B) No. C) Sometimes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 13. What is the benefit of reading a paragraph aloud during revision? A) It helps identify awkward phrasing. B) It increases reading speed. C) It ensures correct spelling. D) It makes the paragraph longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps identify awkward phrasing. 14. What are marks used to clarify meaning and indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses or phrases called? A) Capitalization. B) Subject-verb agreement. C) Punctuation. D) Proofreading. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Punctuation. 15. The topic sentence answers one or more questions like why, how, or where. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. Which is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea, "The Bahama Islands are also linked by the government's airline, Bahamasair, formed in 1973" . (1) Bahamasair, is the national airline of The Bahamas. (2) Transportation by air is fast, but it's also very expensive; delays can be caused by bad weather or mechanical difficulties. (3) Inclement weather can be a challenge to bus transportation. A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 17. Paragraphs help organize thoughts, improve clarity, develop topics, A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. The sentences that tell more about the topic are called ..... A) Topics. B) Supporting details. C) Conclusions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting details. 19. Which part of a concluding paragraph answers this question:What was the most important information? A) Restatement of the thesis. B) Summary of the main points. C) Final concluding sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summary of the main points. 20. What is the first thing you need to do when you are writing your conclusion? A) Restate your thesis in slightly different terms to remind the reader of what you were trying to show. B) Write the conclusion you came to about your topic. C) Present new information that helps clarify your topic. D) Write a full summary of everything that was in your paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restate your thesis in slightly different terms to remind the reader of what you were trying to show. 21. Adjectives describe ..... A) Nouns. B) Verbs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nouns. 22. A paragraph can give ..... about the topic. A) Facts. B) Opinions. C) Both facts and opinions. D) Neither facts nor opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both facts and opinions. 23. Why are hamburgers important when writing paragraphs? A) Because you might get hungry. B) They're not important. C) Because they help you remember the 3 main parts of a paragraph. D) Because the teacher said so. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because they help you remember the 3 main parts of a paragraph. 24. All arguments must have ..... A) Chips and salsa. B) Logical reasoning and sound evidence. C) Winners and losers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical reasoning and sound evidence. 25. This genre often has animals that can speak and act like humans. A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiction. 26. What is NOT part of the structure of an effective body paragraph? A) Explanation of Evidence. B) Evidence. C) Attention-getter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attention-getter. 27. Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with:Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets. A) Persuasive. B) Narrative. C) Expository. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive. 28. Choose the best answer.Which hook technique is being used in the following introductory paragraph? "Imagine standing at the edge of a towering cliff, overlooking a vast expanse of untouched wilderness. The wind tugs at your hair, and the distant calls of wildlife echo through the air. This breathtaking scene holds a secret, a tale of adventure waiting to unfold." A) Anecdote. B) B Startling Fact or Statistic. C) Provocative Question. D) Vivid Description. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vivid Description. 29. The following sentence is:During his lifetime, Gregor Mendel was not recognized for his scientific work, but he was determined to find the truth about genetics. A) Topic sentence. B) Example. C) Hook. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Example. 30. When to remove a sentence in the passage? EXCEPT. A) If its not related to the topic. B) If it gives examples about the topic. C) If its a random statements of topic. D) If does not give analysis about the topic. 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