This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Analyze the following paragraph structure:'Exercise is essential for health. It helps maintain a healthy weight. It also boosts mental well-being.' What is the topic sentence? A) It helps maintain a healthy weight. B) It also boosts mental well-being. C) Exercise is essential for health. D) Exercise is important for fitness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exercise is essential for health. 2. A supporting sentence can be a general statement without connection to the topic sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 3. Topic Sentence:Playing sports is good for young people. Which is the most suitable supporting sentence? A) Some students find maths very difficult. B) Sports like football and basketball help children stay active and healthy. C) Many people enjoy watching TV at the weekend. D) Exercise is sometimes boring for kids. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sports like football and basketball help children stay active and healthy. 4. Which of the following topic sentences best matches the supporting detail: "It helps them develop critical thinking and learn about different viewpoints." A) Reading fiction is a fun hobby. B) Watching TV is more relaxing than reading. C) Reading books can benefit students in many ways. D) Students don't like reading long texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reading books can benefit students in many ways. 5. Check the correct answer for each item. Choose the supporting sentence that is unrelated to this topic sentence:Many researchers study DNA. A) DNA carries genetic information. B) Scientists are fascinated by twins. C) One organization in the U.S. has over 50 genetic researchers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Scientists are fascinated by twins. 6. What is the topic of this paragraph "I spent the best years of my life helping people build houses in Costa Rica" ? A) Canada. B) The author's life experience. C) Houses. D) The Rodriguez family. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author's life experience. 7. What the story is mostly about A) Main idea. B) Theme. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Main idea. 8. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids. A) She has a really cute monkey named Boots. B) Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools. C) Dora helps teach kids Spanish words. D) She usually stops Swiper from swiping. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dora helps teach kids Spanish words. 9. A ..... sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. A) Topic. B) Supporting. C) Editing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic. 10. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, stretching across North Africa." A) Give facts. B) Describe. C) Give an example. D) Give a reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Give facts. 11. What type of supporting sentence is this?PaternityIn my opinion, I saw a father pushing twins in a stroller who was obviously in a hurry, but he stopped in front of a store to allow a woman with her child to go in ahead of him. A) Supporting sentence of personal observation. B) Supporting sentene of example. C) Supporting sentence of statistic information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentence of personal observation. 12. Turn A) Turned. B) Turnned. C) Turrned. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Turned. 13. Which of the following is an effective supporting sentence? A) I think dogs are better than cats. B) For example, golden retrievers are friendly and easy to train. C) Dogs are animals. D) This is an interesting topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example, golden retrievers are friendly and easy to train. 14. What type of supporting sentence is it? Topic sentence:Note taking is one of the most important study skills to learn. Supporting sentence:Reviewing good notes before a test will help students become more familiar with the information. A) Give facts. B) Give reasons. C) Give examples. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Give reasons. 15. Which type of supporting sentence is being used? "To illustrate, the Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions." A) Give an example. B) Give facts. C) Describe. D) Explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Give an example. 16. What is a common error when writing topic sentences? A) Being too specific or detailed. B) Being too vague or general. C) Using complex vocabulary. D) Failing to relate to the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Being too vague or general. 17. Which sentence has too many controlling ideas for one paragraph? A) Convenience foods are easy to prepare. B) Advanced communication technologies have improved dramatically, enhanced business relationships, and nurtured social interactions. C) Advanced communication technologies have improved dramatically. D) Immigrants have contributed many delicious foods to U.S. cuisine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Advanced communication technologies have improved dramatically, enhanced business relationships, and nurtured social interactions. 18. Sentence:Traveling teaches people about different cultures and lifestyles. A) Topic:Traveling Controlling Idea:teaches people about cultures and lifestyles. B) Topic:Different cultures Controlling Idea:are learned from travel. C) Topic:Lifestyles |Controlling Idea:are influenced by travel. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic:Traveling Controlling Idea:teaches people about cultures and lifestyles. 19. Sentence A) Sentence is a group of sentences about a topic. B) Sentence has at least one subject and one verb. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sentence has at least one subject and one verb. 20. What is the main subject of this topic sentence? Artificial intelligence offers numerous benefits for language learning. A) Language learning. B) Numerous benefits. C) Artificial intelligence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Artificial intelligence. 21. Many people do not report identity theft to the police. A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fact that needs proof. 22. A good topic sentence should be: A) A list of examples. B) The most general sentence in the paragraph. C) A question. D) Very specific with many details. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The most general sentence in the paragraph. 23. Choose the sentence that does not support the topic sentence. A) They have always been popular in Asia. B) They are easy to grow. C) They are not as good as meat. D) The have a high food value. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are not as good as meat. 24. What type of supporting sentence is this?hybrid carsFirst, they get 20 percent to 35 percent more miles to the gallon than a fuel-efficient gas-powered vehicle. A) Supporting sentence of reason. B) Supporting sentence of statistic information. C) Supporting sentence of fact. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence of statistic information. 25. What type of supporting sentence is this?Modern automobilesA combustion engine is an engine that burns fuel to create power A) Supporting sentence of reason. B) Supporting sentence of fact. C) Supporting sentence of example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence of fact. 26. Bake A) Baked. B) Bakked. C) Baaked. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Baked. 27. Why is it important to use correct articles and verb forms when editing a paragraph? A) To make the paragraph grammatically correct and clear. B) To make the paragraph longer. C) To add more adjectives. D) To avoid using nouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make the paragraph grammatically correct and clear. 28. Check the correct answer for each item. Choose the best supporting sentence for this topic sentence:Twins that are separated at birth have many similarities. A) The differences are also interesting, such as liking different foods. B) Many cousins are also similar. C) Studies show twins raised apart score similarly on intelligence tests. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Studies show twins raised apart score similarly on intelligence tests. 29. "Reading regularly can improve mental health." A) It helps reduce stress by allowing an escape from daily life. B) Engaging in physical activity boosts the immune system. C) Reading stimulates brain function and memory. D) Books can offer perspectives that encourage empathy and understanding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Engaging in physical activity boosts the immune system. 30. Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he's alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren't too violent. What is the main idea? A) Juan dislikes violence. B) Juan likes to think. C) Juan enjoys Monopoly. D) Juan enjoys playing games. 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