This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 24 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of these is the best story planning technique to organise your writing into paragraphs for the most effective story? A) Headline, first paragraph, conclusion. B) Beginning, middle, end. C) Beginning, set the scene, introduce problem, build the tension, resolution. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beginning, set the scene, introduce problem, build the tension, resolution. 2. How can you ensure coherence and unity in a body paragraph? A) By including a concluding sentence that contradicts the topic sentence. B) By using a vague topic sentence and unrelated supporting sentences. C) By using a clear topic sentence, supporting sentences with evidence or examples, transition words and phrases, and a concluding sentence. D) By using transition words and phrases that don't connect ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By using a clear topic sentence, supporting sentences with evidence or examples, transition words and phrases, and a concluding sentence. 3. Irrelevant sentence may look like a supporting sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. A topic sentence introduces the reader to the main point in your body paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Which of the following is NOT a suggested transition for the Evidence (orange) section? A) According to the article. B) For example. C) Thus. D) Author's last name states. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thus. 6. Choose the correct signal word ..... Carol doesn't like exotic food, she came to the Thai restaurant with us. A) On the other hand. B) Yet. C) Even though. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 7. The place where you drive home your insights is ..... A) Concluding sentence. B) Topic Sentence. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concluding sentence. 8. Which of these is a supporting detail? A) Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor. B) It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it. C) I actually prefer chocolate ice cream. D) To sum up, I would choose strawberry ice cream for dessert every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it. 9. In an expository paragraph, what is the role of the topic sentence? A) To introduce the main idea. B) To conclude the paragraph. C) To provide a counterargument. D) To entertain the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main idea. 10. Which transition is most appropriate for introducing an example in the Evidence (orange) section? A) Similarly. B) For instance. C) On the contrary. D) Despite this. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For instance. 11. The following diary entry is considered a:"Dear diary, Today was nervous for my Spanish class presentation. Thankfully everything went well." A) Narrative. B) Expository. C) Persuasive. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative. 12. This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions. A) Persuasive. B) Narrative. C) Expository. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expository. 13. What is the topic of this paragraph?The amount of traffic is growing all the time. The roads are getting busier and busier, causing more and more traffic jams. A few years ago, I could drive across town in 15 minutes and now it can take me 45 minutes! We need to encourage more people to take the bus. A) Growing amount of traffic in Reading. B) How fast you can drive across town. C) More people should take the bus. D) My driving has got worse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Growing amount of traffic in Reading. 14. What is the ideal length of an introductory paragraph in a standard essay? A) One sentence. B) One paragraph. C) One page. D) Two pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One paragraph. 15. Persuasive Paragraphs tries to ..... A) Expose. B) Convince. C) Describe. D) Tells story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convince. 16. Which set of phrases or words is likely to be used mostly in a comparison paragraph? A) As a result and Consequently. B) Firstly andFinally. C) On the other hand, However. D) In my opinion and I believe that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On the other hand, However. 17. Topic sentence:The Main Street Grill has the best burgers in town!Concluding sentence:If you're looking for a delicious burger, you might want to try the Main Street Grill.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: A) Good!. 18. True or false:A quote (aka supporting detail) always needs to be introduced by using a lead-in. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. What is the purpose of a body paragraph? A) The purpose of a body paragraph is to repeat information from the introduction. B) The purpose of a body paragraph is to provide a conclusion. C) The purpose of a body paragraph is to introduce a new topic. D) The purpose of a body paragraph is to support the main idea or thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The purpose of a body paragraph is to support the main idea or thesis statement. 20. Thomas did not maintain a consistent point of view in the first paragraph of this paper. What revision should he make in sentence 5 to correct this problem? A) Change the old man to the old men. B) Change he pulled out to they pulled out. C) Change it to them. D) Change ribbon to donkey. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Change it to them. 21. What is the purpose of a paragraph in writing? A) To express a single idea or topic clearly. B) To list random thoughts. C) To confuse the reader. D) To write as much as possible without breaks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To express a single idea or topic clearly. 22. Your examples should support your details. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. A topic sentence shows the main idea of the paragraph. A) Agree. B) Disagree. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agree. 24. What is the primary purpose of a paragraph in an essay? A) To introduce the main topic. B) To provide detailed information on a single idea. C) To conclude the essay. D) To list references. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide detailed information on a single idea. 25. What is the typical structure of a body paragraph? A) Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. B) Introduction, body, conclusion. C) Conclusion, evidence, thesis statement. D) Thesis statement, evidence, counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. ← 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