This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Paragraphs – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paragraphs Quiz 4 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the name of the sentence you are trying to support in an argumentative essay, and you will find that sentence at the end of the introductory paragraph? A) Controlling idea. B) Main sentence. C) Main idea. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim. 2. Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet 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: B) Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things. 3. What should your first body paragraph be focused on? A) Your strongest reason first. You need to be convincing. B) Your weakest point first, so you can build up to your strongest point. C) Your example/citation. That will convince your readers the most. D) Your expertise. Focus on your qualifications or experience behind writing this essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your strongest reason first. You need to be convincing. 4. What is the fifth part of a counter argument paragraph? A) Acknowledging the opposition. B) Rebuttal. C) Elaboration for your viewpoint. D) Evidence for your viewpoint. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Elaboration for your viewpoint. 5. The following sentence is:Many musicians have taken risks in their music in order to bring new styles to the world. A) Topic sentence. B) Hook. C) Analysis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 6. An Opinion piece should start with ..... A) A strong introduction. B) A big finish. C) A lot of catchy words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A strong introduction. 7. What is the primary purpose of an opinion paragraph? A) To inform the reader about a topic. B) To entertain the reader with a story. C) To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint. D) To describe a process in detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint. 8. What type of language should be avoided in an opinion paragraph? A) Formal language. B) Persuasive language. C) Biased language. D) Descriptive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biased language. 9. What is a supporting detail in a paragraph? A) A sentence that introduces a new topic. B) A sentence that provides evidence or examples for the main idea. C) A sentence that concludes the paragraph. D) A sentence that contradicts the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A sentence that provides evidence or examples for the main idea. 10. It's the final paragraph. What transition phrase implies (suggests) finality (ending)? A) As a parting thought,. B) Concurrently,. C) Furthermore,. D) Nonetheless,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a parting thought,. 11. Which of the following best describes the tone of an expository paragraph? A) Emotional. B) Objective. C) Persuasive. D) Subjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objective. 12. What is the first line in an introductory paragraph? A) The starter sentence. B) The hook. C) The intro. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The hook. 13. What change needs to be made in sentence 33? A) Change said to say. B) Insert a period after glasses. C) Change Wow to wow. D) Insert quotation marks after the exclamation point. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Insert quotation marks after the exclamation point. 14. They add clarifying information within a quotation. A) Parentheses (( )). B) A dash (-). C) Brackets ([ ]). D) A hyphen (-). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Brackets ([ ]). 15. Ron wants to strengthen the introduction to his paper by adding the following detail to the first paragraph (sentences 1-5). Clouds of mosquitoes buzz incessantly in the steamy heat. Where is the most effective place for Ron to insert this sentence? A) After sentence 3. B) After sentence 4. C) After sentence 5. D) Ron should not insert this sentence. It does not belong in this paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After sentence 3. 16. Which of the following is a common feature of an introductory paragraph? A) A detailed explanation of the main points. B) A thesis statement. C) A list of references. D) A summary of the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A thesis statement. 17. What change should be made in sentence 15 A) Change nearer to nearest. B) Insert a comma after man. C) Change leaned to lean. D) Change closer to closest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change nearer to nearest. 18. What is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph? A) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph. B) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to present supporting evidence for the main idea. C) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to provide a summary of the entire essay. D) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to conclude the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph. 19. What is the main purpose of an opinion paragraph? A) To inform the reader about a topic. B) To entertain the reader with a story. C) To persuade the reader to agree with a viewpoint. D) To describe a process in detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To persuade the reader to agree with a viewpoint. 20. Besides structure, another important component of an effective paragraph is ..... A) Accuracy of facts & free from errors of interpretation. B) Good transitions between ideas. C) All of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All of the above. 21. Which of the following is a good transition for your final body paragraph? A) In addition. B) Furthermore. C) Last but not least. D) To begin with. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Last but not least. 22. Good paragraphs are like good ..... A) Pizzas. B) Burgers. C) French fries. D) Tomatoes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Burgers. 23. Which is not a component of the introductory paragraph(s)? A) Thesis statement/main idea. B) Background information about the topic. C) Attention grabber. D) Announcement of writer's goal/intention ("In this essay, I will discuss "). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Announcement of writer's goal/intention ("In this essay, I will discuss "). 24. In the summary, I need to ..... A) Remind the reader of the most important information from the body. B) Teach the reader about some information I forgot. C) Write a new thesis statement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Remind the reader of the most important information from the body. 25. 'Overall, the findings of the study suggest that ..... ' is a phrase to be used in Conclusion Chapter. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesParagraphs Quiz 1Paragraphs Quiz 2Paragraphs Quiz 3Paragraphs Quiz 5Paragraphs Quiz 6Paragraphs Quiz 7Paragraphs Quiz 8Paragraphs Quiz 9Paragraphs Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books