This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 9 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the type of supporting sentence: "For instance, many birds migrate south for the winter to find food and warmer weather." A) Give facts. B) Give a reason. C) Give an example. D) Describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give an example. 2. Supporting sentences should always include specific details or examples. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Working abroad may sound like a dream job, but it has both advantages and disadvantages. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 4. Match each supporting sentence with the corresponding topic sentence.*Topic sentence 1:Low-fat diets are an excellent way to stay healthy and trim.*Topic sentence 2:High-protein diets are favored by athletes and competitors.*Supporting sentence Low-fat diets are recommended by most physicians. A) Topic sentence 1. B) Topic sentence 2. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence 1. 5. A supporting sentence should always introduce a new main idea. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. Supporting sentences come ..... the topic sentence. A) Before. B) After. C) Inside the title. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After. 7. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Reading class is really interesting. A) We learn interesting facts from the things we read. B) Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things. C) It's my least favorite class. D) Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It's my least favorite class. 8. Which of the following is the best way to write a concluding sentence? A) Write a sentence that summarizes the main points of the paragraph. B) Write a sentence that restates the topic sentence. C) Write a sentence that provides a call to action. D) Write a sentence that uses a lot of figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Write a sentence that summarizes the main points of the paragraph. 9. What type of supporting sentence is this?Alex bought a hybrid car two years ago and has been extremely impressed with its performance. A) Supporting sentence of example. B) Supporting sentence of reason. C) Supporting sentence of quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting sentence of example. 10. Check the correct answer for each item. Choose the best supporting sentence for this topic sentence:According to Howard Gardner, there are many kinds of intelligences. A) Some scientists use intelligence tests in their studies. B) "Emotional intelligence" means how well you understand emotions. C) The Michigan Research Center tested twins' intelligence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Emotional intelligence" means how well you understand emotions. 11. Which type of supporting sentence is being used in the following statement? "Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight." A) Give an example. B) Explain. C) Give a reason. D) Describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain. 12. If a paragraph's topic sentence is about tourist attractions, which of the following would be a specific supporting sentence? A) One example is Kyongbok Palace, which was founded by the Yi Dynasty in 1392. B) Tourist attractions are important for the economy. C) Many people like to travel. D) Traveling can be expensive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One example is Kyongbok Palace, which was founded by the Yi Dynasty in 1392. 13. There are 4 steps to make sure I serve your arguments. A) Supporting Sentences. B) Expository Text. C) Topic Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic Sentence. 14. Choose the correct concluding sentence. Morning walks are a simple but excellent exercise. It enhances the flow of oxygen in the blood and relieves stress. It helps induce a good sleep night. Another additional benefit is that morning walks expose us to fresh air which keeps us in touch with nature. A) Thus, morning walks do a lot of good to us. B) Morning walk helps relieve stress. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thus, morning walks do a lot of good to us. 15. Which sentence is a supporting sentence for the topic sentence:'Learning a new language can be challenging but rewarding.' A) Many people travel to different countries. B) Language classes are available online and in-person. C) Some languages have complex grammar rules. D) Learning a new language can improve cognitive skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Learning a new language can improve cognitive skills. 16. Sally went shopping after school on Friday and all day Saturday. She bought a lot of new outfits. On Sunday, her mother took her to the outlet mall so she could finish buying clothes for the new school year. She also bought school supplies, so she would be prepared for her classes. What is the main idea? A) Sally bought new clothes. B) Sally shopped all weekend. C) Sally got school supplies. D) Sally's mom shopped on Sunday. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sally shopped all weekend. 17. Topic Sentence:Learning a new language can be challenging. Which is the most suitable supporting sentence? A) Travelling to different countries can be fun. B) It is important to eat healthy food when studying. C) Students often struggle with grammar rules and pronunciation. D) I enjoy listening to music in the evening. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Students often struggle with grammar rules and pronunciation. 18. I usually go at the very start of a paragraph, but sometimes I can come later. A) Narrative Text. B) Topic Sentence. C) Supporting Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic Sentence. 19. Which sentence expresses an opinion? A) Papel picado is a beautiful and delicate form of paper art. B) In Spanish, papel means "paper, " and picado means "punched.". C) To make papel picado, artists first draw the pattern for the art. D) The artists then use sharp chisels to cut through the layers of tissue paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Papel picado is a beautiful and delicate form of paper art. 20. Which is not the supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:I need to look for a new job A) Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family. B) This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job. C) In addition, this present job is really overloading. D) The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job. 21. Sometimes I introduce several paragraphs at once. A) Supporting Sentences. B) Concluding Sentences. C) Topic Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic Sentence. 22. Another advantage of the internet is that people can practice foreign languages by chatting friends in other countries. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence. 23. The supporting sentences A) They come after the topic sentences, making up the body of a paragraph. B) The sentences at the beginning of the paragraph. C) The sentences at the end of the paragraph. D) The sentences give the topic of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They come after the topic sentences, making up the body of a paragraph. 24. Which of the following is a definition used as a supporting sentence? A) For instance, plastic can take hundreds of years to break down. B) Recycling means reusing materials so they don't become waste. C) That's why recycling is necessary. D) This shows how recycling helps the planet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recycling means reusing materials so they don't become waste. 25. Topic sentences give readers an idea of what the ..... is going to be about. A) Paragraph. B) Title. C) Book. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paragraph. 26. Where is the supporting sentences in a descriptive paragraph? A) The 1st sentence. B) The last sentence. C) The middle sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The middle sentences. 27. Read the topic sentence. Choose the question that would generate a related supporting detail.There are many different recipes for preparing freshly caught fish. A) What types of fish do North Americans eat most often?. B) What is the best kind of equipment for fishing in lakes?. C) What is the healthiest way to cook freshly caught fish?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) What is the healthiest way to cook freshly caught fish?. 28. ..... a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about. A) Main Idea. B) Topic. C) Supporting details. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Main Idea. 29. Refine me is the last step to make sure serve your arguments. A) Topic Sentence. B) Expository Text. C) Supporting Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence. 30. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a concluding sentence? A) To summarise the paragraph. B) To introduce a new example. C) To restate the main idea. D) To give a final opinion or suggestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce a new example. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSupporting Sentences Quiz 1Supporting Sentences Quiz 2Supporting Sentences Quiz 3Supporting Sentences Quiz 4Supporting Sentences Quiz 5Supporting Sentences Quiz 6Supporting Sentences Quiz 7Supporting Sentences Quiz 8Supporting Sentences Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books