This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 2 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is a supporting sentence? 'The library offers a wide range of resources. It has over 10, 000 books, numerous online databases, and a variety of study spaces.' A) The library offers a wide range of resources. B) It has over 10, 000 books. C) Numerous online databases are available. D) A variety of study spaces are provided. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The library offers a wide range of resources. 2. A detail is relevant (really matters) if it: A) Is connected to the main idea/paragraph. B) Is detailed. C) Has great sensory language. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is connected to the main idea/paragraph. 3. Read the following topic sentence. Choose the question that the supporting sentences could answer.Every spring, one of the most amazing wildlife events in the world takes place in the midwestern U.S. state of Nebraska. A) Which holidays are typically celebrated in Nebraska in the spring?. B) What is the special event that happens in Nebraska in the spring?. C) Which types of wildlife are born in the spring in the United States?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What is the special event that happens in Nebraska in the spring?. 4. Identify the supporting sentence in the following paragraph:'The library is a great place to study. It offers a quiet environment. There are many resources available. The library is open late.' A) The library is a great place to study. B) It offers a quiet environment. C) There are many resources available. D) The library is open late. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It offers a quiet environment. 5. Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence A) My parents have taught me to be persistent. B) My parents have had a great influence on me. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My parents have had a great influence on me. 6. Which sentence is closely related to the topic "Traveling by bus" ? A) The bus is the cheapest way. B) I like listening to music. C) Paris is a beautiful city. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The bus is the cheapest way. 7. I am a bridge sentence used to support a claim or an argument. A) Topic Sentence. B) Supporting Sentences. C) Concluding Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting Sentences. 8. Our new kitten causes us lots of trouble. A) He has shredded the curtains in my bedroom with his claws. He nearly drowned when he crawled into the washing machine. And my hands look like raw hamburger from his playful scratches and bites. B) He seems to destroy everything he touches. He's always getting into places where he doesn't belong. Sometimes he plays too roughly, and that can be painful. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He has shredded the curtains in my bedroom with his claws. He nearly drowned when he crawled into the washing machine. And my hands look like raw hamburger from his playful scratches and bites. 9. Which is not the supporting sentence?Topic Sentence:Ice cream is one of the few desserts that is enjoyed all over the world! A) In Italy, they call ice cream gelato. B) Ice cream, or helado, can be found on the street corners of Argentina. C) I would like to try out all the amazing ice cream offered in other countries!. D) Also, icecream is easily found in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I would like to try out all the amazing ice cream offered in other countries!. 10. Exercise 2:Choose the best concluding sentence.Yesterday, I went to the park with my friends. We played soccer, had a picnic, and enjoyed the sunny weather.Which of the following is the best concluding sentence? A) A. We all went home with big smiles on our faces. B) B. I have a math test tomorrow. C) C. My dog likes to chase squirrels. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. We all went home with big smiles on our faces. 11. Choose the best possible topic sentence for the supporting sentences below.I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer. A) I like to garden in summer. B) Summer is my favorite season. C) Summer is too short. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summer is my favorite season. 12. A topic sentence must always be a ..... sentence. A) Complete. B) Short. C) Uncomplete. D) Long. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complete. 13. Which one of these would not be suitable to support this topic sentence? Why should you live with your parents until the age of 30? A) You won't spend a lot of money on rent. B) You won't feel lonely. C) You won't be independent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You won't be independent. 14. Maria was very nervous before her first piano recital.Which of the following is the best supporting sentence? A) A. She practiced every day and hoped she wouldn't make a mistake. B) B. I love to eat chocolate cake. C) C. The sun sets in the west. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. She practiced every day and hoped she wouldn't make a mistake. 15. Identity theft is more serious than any other type of theft. A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 16. Check the correct answer for each item. Supporting sentences that are unrelated to the topic sentence can make your writing A) Stronger. B) More confusing. C) Easier to read. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) More confusing. 17. "Public transportation reduces environmental impact." A) Some public transport systems offer free Wi-Fi. B) Buses and trains use less fuel per passenger than cars. C) Walking to nearby destinations also reduces carbon emissions. D) Using public transport can help lower air pollution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Some public transport systems offer free Wi-Fi. 18. People who steal identities do a lot of damage before their victims become aware of it. 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. 19. The message, lesson, or moral of a story is ..... A) Main idea. B) Theme. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Theme. 20. Which sentence is NOT a supporting sentence for the topic sentence:'Exercise is beneficial for mental health.' A) Exercise releases endorphins that improve mood. B) Regular physical activity can reduce symptoms of anxiety. C) Exercise can lead to physical injuries if not done properly. D) Physical activity helps in managing stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exercise can lead to physical injuries if not done properly. 21. Give an example of a cause and effect relationship. A) If it rains, the ground becomes hot. B) If it rains, the ground becomes dry. C) If it rains, the ground becomes sticky. D) If it rains, the ground becomes wet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If it rains, the ground becomes wet. 22. Which sentence gives a reason? A) Because English is popular, many students learn it early. B) She lived in a castle. C) For example, students visit Paris. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because English is popular, many students learn it early. 23. A supporting sentence should ..... A) Introduce a new subject. B) Repeat the main idea without detail. C) Add a personal opinion unrelated to the topic. D) Explain or give evidence for the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explain or give evidence for the main idea. 24. What is the main function of a topic sentence? A) To give a detailed example. B) To summarize the whole essay. C) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. D) To list unrelated ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To introduce the main idea of a paragraph. 25. What type of supporting sentence is this? "The tall, ancient trees in the forest had thick, rough bark and branches that reached high into the sky." A) Describe. B) Give facts. C) Give an example. D) Explain. 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