This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the correct way in writing an opinion essay A) Start the paragraph with topic sentence. B) Give personal example. C) Start the paragraph with thesis statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Start the paragraph with topic sentence. 2. What kind of detail is based on things you remember from the past? A) Memory detail. B) Sensory detail. C) Reflective detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memory detail. 3. What are sentences that give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph called? A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentences. C) Concluding sentence. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentences. 4. Before restating the thesis, be sure to A) List the main points made in the essay. B) Ask a rhetorical question. C) Use a transition word or phrase. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use a transition word or phrase. 5. How should sentence 5 be changed?(5) How is it possible that such a unique island came into existense? A) Change came to comes. B) Change existense to existence. C) Change the question mark to an exclamation point. D) Sentence 5 should not be changed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change existense to existence. 6. This part of a paragraph contains most of the information. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting details. C) Closing sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting details. 7. The topic sentence states the A) Closing thoughts. B) Main Idea. C) Supporting Details. D) Theme. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Main Idea. 8. What is Body Paragraph 2 about? A) Your opinion and Reason 1. B) Your opinion and Reason 2. C) The main character. D) The opposite claim/argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Your opinion and Reason 2. 9. How many writing samples will we have in this class (including the midterm exam and final exam)? A) 6-7 samples. B) 4-5 samples. C) 2-3 samples. D) I don't know. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 6-7 samples. 10. What button on the keyboard do you use to indent? A) Return. B) Tab. C) Backspace. D) Space bar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tab. 11. CMs are colored A) Blue. B) Red. C) Green. D) Purple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Green. 12. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?"Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet." A) Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber to help your digestivesystem work properly. B) Some fruits and vegetables contain a lot of sugar. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber to help your digestivesystem work properly. 13. A body paragraph is the same as a Yes Ma'am Paragraph? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. What are the two steps to take when finding the counterargument? A) 1-Find where the opposing side is addressed, 2-Find where the writer proves that this is wrong. B) 1-Find the claim2-Find where the writer addresses why he/she is right. C) 1-Find where the the opposing side is addressed, 2-Find where the writers proves that this is right. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1-Find where the opposing side is addressed, 2-Find where the writer proves that this is wrong. 15. What are the parts of opinion writing? A) Introduction sentence, claim, reason, closing sentence. B) Bird, gorilla, lion, kangaroo. C) Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion. D) Claim, excuses, actions, nouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion. 16. Which of the following is NOT a common structure of an expository paragraph? A) Introduction, body, conclusion. B) Problem and solution. C) Chronological order. D) Dialogue and monologue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dialogue and monologue. 17. What goes in the middle of the conclusion paragraph? A) Closing. B) Summary. C) Thesis restatement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summary. 18. Which sentence is most likely to be a topic sentence? A) The cat sat on the mat. B) This paragraph will discuss the benefits of regular exercise. C) In conclusion, exercise is beneficial. D) For example, jogging is a form of exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This paragraph will discuss the benefits of regular exercise. 19. What are some examples of transitional words or phrases that can be used to connect ideas in a body paragraph? A) Although, instead, besides, nonetheless, regardless, likewise, hence, thus, meanwhile. B) However, therefore, in addition, furthermore, moreover, on the other hand, similarly, consequently, nevertheless. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However, therefore, in addition, furthermore, moreover, on the other hand, similarly, consequently, nevertheless. 20. A good thesis statement: A) Usually needs to be two or three sentences so that the main idea of your paper is clearly stated. B) Is found at the beginning of each paragraph. C) Is the first sentence of your conclusion. D) Is found in the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Is found in the introduction. 21. What is a paragraph format? A) Topic sentence, body, and concluding sentence. B) Body, thesis, concluding sentence. C) Concluding sentence, body, topic sentence. D) Topic sentence, concluding sentence, details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence, body, and concluding sentence. 22. Supporting details give ..... that backs up the main idea. A) Conclusion. B) Topic. C) Imagination. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 23. What 3 things should an introduction include? A) Quote, Question, and Analysis. B) Title, Author, and Summary of text. C) Hook, Introduction of text, Thesis. D) Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook, Introduction of text, Thesis. 24. After the topic sentence the next sentences are the ..... of the topic. A) Details. B) Nouns. C) Verbs. D) Answers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Details. 25. What is the first sentence in a paragraph called? A) Supporting sentence. B) Conclusion sentence. C) Topic sentence/introduction sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence/introduction sentence. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesParagraphs Quiz 2Paragraphs Quiz 3Paragraphs Quiz 4Paragraphs Quiz 5Paragraphs Quiz 6Paragraphs Quiz 7Paragraphs Quiz 8Paragraphs Quiz 9Paragraphs Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books