This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 3 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. If the writer chose to restate the paragraph's topic sentence (the need for a digital detox) as the conclusion, how should it be written according to the file's guidelines? A) A) It must be an exact, word-for-word copy of the topic sentence. B) It should be written in different words than the topic sentence. C) It should be the third supporting detail in the paragraph. D) It must include a new detail that was not previously mentioned. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It should be written in different words than the topic sentence. 2. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:Candy is not a healthy treat. A) It tastes really good. B) Candy contains high amounts of sugar. C) You can find many artificial additives in candy. D) Eating too much candy can give you cavities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It tastes really good. 3. What techniques can be used to ensure coherence in supporting sentences? A) Ignore the main idea completely. B) Use transitional words, maintain a consistent point of view, organize ideas logically, and refer back to the main idea. C) Use complex jargon to confuse the reader. D) Focus solely on personal opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use transitional words, maintain a consistent point of view, organize ideas logically, and refer back to the main idea. 4. Read each supporting sentence. Choose whether it is an example, explanation, or evidence: "A recent study from the Youth Wellness Center found that students who planned their week were 30% more productive." A) Example. B) Explanation. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 5. Read the following sentences.When Conner saw the advertisement, he knew right then that he wanted to participate, and he wanted his brother to participate with him.This sentence shows that Conner is- A) Honest. B) Patient. C) Curious. D) Determined. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Determined. 6. What is the controlling idea in the topic sentence "I spent the best years of my life helping people in Costa Rica" ? A) Frustration helping people in Costa Rica. B) Happiness helping people in Costa Rica. C) Sadness helping people in Costa Rica. D) Anger helping people in Costa Rica. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Happiness helping people in Costa Rica. 7. "Time management is key to academic success." A) Prioritizing tasks can reduce stress. B) Setting aside time for studying improves retention. C) Avoiding distractions leads to better productivity. D) Eating healthy snacks can boost energy levels. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Eating healthy snacks can boost energy levels. 8. What is a theme? A) The lesson or moral of the story. B) What happens in a story. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The lesson or moral of the story. 9. I am not the first and the last thing you write. A) Discussion Text. B) Topic Sentence. C) Supporting Sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic Sentence. 10. 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 foods include fruits, vegetables, and pasta. 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. 11. How can you improve a weak topic sentence? A) Revise for clarity, specificity, and engagement. B) Remove all specific details and examples. C) Make it longer and more complex. D) Use vague language to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Revise for clarity, specificity, and engagement. 12. How can you revise supporting sentences to improve clarity and effectiveness? A) Revise supporting sentences for clarity by being concise, using specific examples, and ensuring logical flow. B) Avoid using examples to keep it general. C) Add unnecessary details to lengthen the sentences. D) Use vague language to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Revise supporting sentences for clarity by being concise, using specific examples, and ensuring logical flow. 13. Read the topic sentence and find which of the following sentences does not support the topic sentence:The carambola is a popular fruit in India. A) It is not expensive. B) You can buy it in any supermarket or fruit store in India. C) It is good for you when you are sick. D) Most Americans do not like the carambola. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Most Americans do not like the carambola. 14. The purpose of a supporting/relevant detail is to: A) Be the main idea. B) Convince you to do something. C) Give more detail/explanation to the main idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give more detail/explanation to the main idea. 15. ..... talks about data in numerical form A) Statistics. B) Fact. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistics. 16. "A balanced diet is crucial for overall health." A) Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables provides essential nutrients. B) Regularly drinking water keeps the body hydrated. C) A good night's sleep improves mental focus and mood. D) Limiting processed foods helps prevent health issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A good night's sleep improves mental focus and mood. 17. Any sentence which states a fact or a statement is known as a ..... sentence. A) Declarative. B) Exclamatory. C) Imperative. D) Interrogative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Declarative. 18. "Technology has transformed communication." A) Smartphones allow instant messaging from anywhere. B) Social media enables global networking. C) Reading books before bed helps you sleep better. D) Video calls have replaced many face-to-face meetings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reading books before bed helps you sleep better. 19. Samantha, I can't eat or sleep when you are gone. I need to hear your scratchy voice and see your lovely toothless smile. I miss that special way you eat soup with your fingers. Please come home soon. What is the main idea? A) Samantha has bad manners. B) Samantha should see a dentist. C) Someone misses Samantha. D) Samantha is gross. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Someone misses Samantha. 20. Why do writers still need to do prewriting even when a topic is already assigned? A) To memorize vocabulary. B) To decide what to write about and the direction. C) To make the paragraph longer. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To decide what to write about and the direction. 21. What type of supporting sentence is this? New York City Councilman Peter Vallone, who has unsuccessfully lobbied state legislators to ban pit bulls, said, "Finally someone is realizing that these potentially dangerous animals have no place in a confined urban space." A) Supporting sentence of fact. B) Supporting sentence of reason. C) Supporting sentence of quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting sentence of quotation. 22. In 2000, 31, 000 cases of identity theft were reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); in 2009, the number was 278, 000. A) Opinion. B) Fact that needs proof. C) Specific supporting detail. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Specific supporting detail. 23. Sentence:Good time management prevents stress and increases productivity. A) Topic:Productivity Controlling Idea:increases with good management. B) Topic:Good time management Controlling Idea:prevents stress and increases productivity. C) Topic:Stress prevention Controlling Idea:depends on time management. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic:Good time management Controlling Idea:prevents stress and increases productivity. 24. A ..... sentence is a sentence which consists of only one clause, a single subject and predicate. A) Simple. B) Complex. C) Compound. D) Declarative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 25. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Aiman has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math. A) Math is Aiman's most difficult class. B) Reading is Aiman's favorite subject. C) Math is the worst subject ever. D) None of the above. 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