This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 23 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. Can your topic sentence be multiple sentences? A) Yes. B) No. C) Sometimes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Adjectives describe ..... A) Nouns. B) Verbs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nouns. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If it gives examples about the topic. 21. I really like my new room. It's painted a nice shade of blue. It has soft, new carpet. A large closet has several shelves. Two windows make the room bright and airy. The best part of the room is the window seat which overlooks the backyard. What is the main idea? A) The author enjoys her new room. B) The author misses her old room. C) The author is disappointed she moved. D) The author dreams about having her own room one day. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The author enjoys her new room. 22. What are words that help give the paragraph coherence and unity? A) Indent. B) Sentences. C) Transitions. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transitions. 23. What comes after the hook in an essay? A) Thesis statement. B) Body paragraphs. C) Evidence to support the ideas in the hook. D) Background information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Background information. 24. Which of the following is a GOOD example of a title for a paragraph? A) My Paragraph. B) Pizza is my favorite food. C) The Best Food in the World. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Title. 25. What does not fully define supporting details? A) Supporting details are sentences related to the topic sentence and its controlling ideas. B) Supporting details tells the reader what to expect in the essay. C) Good supporting sentences give information that supports and explains the topic of the paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting details tells the reader what to expect in the essay. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesParagraphs Quiz 1Paragraphs Quiz 2Paragraphs Quiz 3Paragraphs Quiz 4Paragraphs Quiz 5Paragraphs Quiz 6Paragraphs Quiz 7Paragraphs Quiz 8Paragraphs Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books