This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 9 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Indenting means that you ..... A) Start writing your paragraph on the top line. B) Writing your paragraph on the back of the paper. C) Leave space at the beginning of the paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Leave space at the beginning of the paragraph. 2. How to make sure that the supporting ideas are related to the topic sentence? A) Use the cohesive devices(transitions, pronouns, key words). B) By writing an outline. C) Explain evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By writing an outline. 3. In Mr. Hundley's class, a paragraph should typically be at least how many sentences in length? A) 3. B) 4. C) 5. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 4. You should write your summary A) In your own words with complete sentences. B) In a secret language that you make up. C) In one draft without revising. D) In fragments without punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In your own words with complete sentences. 5. Should you use transition words in your introduction? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 6. An explanation for evidence should be provided? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. Identify the transition below.Effective teachers prove dynamic, innovative, and passionate, whereas ineffective teachers seem dull, uninspiring, and apathetic. A) Dynamic. B) Innovative. C) Apathetic. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Whereas. 8. Which is the topic sentence?I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead. A) I have to do it every week and it's so boring. B) Have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. C) I hate cleaning!. D) I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I hate cleaning!. 9. Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too A) Listed above are transition words for comparing two things. B) Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Listed above are transition words for comparing two things. 10. Where does the counter argument go in an argumentative essay? A) Introduction. B) Conclusion. C) 1st body paragraph. D) 3rd body paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3rd body paragraph. 11. What do you call the last paragraph in an essay? A) Ending. B) Finale. C) Resolution. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conclusion. 12. Which sentence needs a semi colon? A) The artist preferred to paint in oils he did not like watercolors. B) Even when the house looks clean there is usually a bunch of dirt swept under the rug. C) The challenges are not impossible but they are very hard to clear. D) If he misses his appointment he'll have to wait another six months to see the dentist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The artist preferred to paint in oils he did not like watercolors. 13. Each of your body paragraphs should state your reasons clearly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. Topic Sentence:I play soccer, see my friends, and spend time with my family on the weekend.Conclusion Sentence:Sometimes, I go to the park too.Choose the best option about the concluding sentence: A) Good!. B) Small detail. C) It introduces new idea. D) Too similar to the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It introduces new idea. 15. Which of the following sentences is considered narrative? A) During the mornings I walk my two dogs around the neighborhood. B) Extracurricular activities are a great way to hone on students talents. C) The human body has a higher percentage of water. D) The best season is fall because of its the gorgeous changes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) During the mornings I walk my two dogs around the neighborhood. 16. The following is what type of hook? "What would the world be like if everyone recycled?" A) Interesting observation. B) Thought-provoking question. C) Strong descriptive image. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thought-provoking question. 17. What is the correct order for an intro paragraph? A) Thesis. Overview. Hook. B) Hook. Overview. Thesis. C) Hook. Overview. Topic Sentence. D) Overview. Hook. Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. Overview. Thesis. 18. You should list your reasons in your introduction. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. What is a common method for organizing information in an expository paragraph? A) Flashback. B) Cause and effect. C) Stream of consciousness. D) First-person narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cause and effect. 20. Which resources are you allowed to use on your test? A) Dictionary. B) Thesaurus. C) Dictionary & Thesaurus. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dictionary & Thesaurus. 21. What is the correct order of the items in a persuasive paragraph? A) Claim argument #1, clincher, argument #2. B) Claim, clincher, transition, argument. C) Clincher, argument, quote, claim. D) Claim, argument #1, argument #2, clincher. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim, argument #1, argument #2, clincher. 22. Which kind of paragraph tries to convince the reader of something? A) Narrative. B) Descriptive. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive. 23. When writing an opinion paragraph, I should only include arguments that support my opinion/ my position. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 24. In the Conclusion Chapter, you should state whether or not the objectives of your research have been achieved and whether they are as you have expected. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 25. How does the Topic Sentence relate to the thesis statement? A) It provides a counterargument to the thesis. B) It restates the thesis in different words. C) It introduces a detail unrelated to the thesis. D) It introduces a main idea that supports the thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It introduces a main idea that supports the thesis. 26. Ellipsis A) ?. B) !. C) . D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) . 27. The last sentence of you introductory paragraph should state your A) Thesis. B) Concrete detail. C) Commentary. D) Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thesis. 28. A Cause refers to why things happened. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. What change needs to be made in sentence 7? A) Change Lets to Let's. B) B Change see to sees. C) Change fleece to fleese. D) Change these to this. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change Lets to Let's. 30. Which sentence is an example of a topic sentence? A) Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. B) For example, my dog always greets me at the door. C) In conclusion, dogs make great pets. D) Do you have a pet dog?. 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