This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Supporting Sentences – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Supporting Sentences Quiz 7 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the main function of a concluding sentence in a paragraph? A) To restate the topic sentence using different words. B) To start a new idea. C) To list supporting ideas. D) To give definitions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To restate the topic sentence using different words. 2. What is the purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph? A) To provide a list of unrelated facts. B) To summarize the paragraph's conclusion. C) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. D) The purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph is to elaborate on and provide evidence for the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph is to elaborate on and provide evidence for the main idea. 3. Which of the following statements is true about the topic sentence of a paragraph? A) The topic sentence is the first sentence of the paragraph. B) The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph. C) The topic sentence is supported by the other sentences in the paragraph. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 4. Emily went hiking last week. She climbed large rocks and ate on the edge of a cliff. She used all of her climbing gear to get to the top of a mountain. She saw many awesome sights of the landscape below and felt like she could touch the sky above. A) She climbed large rocks. B) She ate lunch on the edge of a cliff. C) Emily went hiking. D) She felt like she could touch the sky. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emily went hiking. 5. What is the main job of a topic sentence in a paragraph? A) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. B) To summarize everything in the essay. C) To argue against the main idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 6. Which is the most suitable concluding sentence for a paragraph about healthy eating? A) Fruits like apples and bananas are good choices. B) Eating junk food can lead to health problems. C) Overall, making healthy food choices can lead to a longer, happier life. D) Many children like sweet snacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Overall, making healthy food choices can lead to a longer, happier life. 7. If something is ..... , it is on new ideas. A) A victory. B) Original. C) A product. D) A factor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Original. 8. What type of supporting sentence is this? "The heart pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells." A) Explain. B) Give a reason. C) Describe. D) Give an example. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Explain. 9. Why is it important to stay on topic when writing supporting sentences? A) Staying on topic makes writing more entertaining. B) It allows for the inclusion of unrelated ideas. C) It helps to confuse the reader less. D) It is important to stay on topic to maintain clarity and coherence in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is important to stay on topic to maintain clarity and coherence in writing. 10. Emily went hiking last week. She climbed large rocks and ate on the edge of a cliff. She used all of her climbing gear to get to the top of a mountain. She saw many awesome sights of the landscape below and felt like she could touch the sky above. What is the main idea? A) She climbed large rocks. B) She ate lunch on the edge of a cliff. C) Emily went hiking. D) She felt like she could touch the sky. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emily went hiking. 11. A ..... is something that is important enough to change as a result. A) Original. B) Factor. C) Customer. D) Emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Factor. 12. Which sentence is a complete topic sentence? A) Improving online social networks. B) How to improve online social networks. C) Communication with colleagues requires sensitivity and understanding. D) Communicating with colleagues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Communication with colleagues requires sensitivity and understanding. 13. What is the first part of a descriptive paragraph? A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentences. C) Concluding sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 14. What is the feature of a good topic sentence? A) It should not be a well-known fact. B) It may or may not include a controlling idea. C) It can be too specific. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It should not be a well-known fact. 15. One advantage of the internet is that young people can do research for their schoolwork and homework. A) Topic sentence. B) Supporting sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting sentence. 16. What is the purpose of cause and effect in writing? A) To provide unnecessary details. B) To show the relationship between events or actions and their consequences. C) To confuse the reader. D) To create a sense of mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show the relationship between events or actions and their consequences. 17. Read each supporting sentence. Choose whether it is an example, explanation, or evidence: "For example, some students create a weekly schedule to manage their sports, homework, and club activities." A) Example. B) Explanation. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Example. 18. Sentence:Volunteering offers valuable experiences and builds leadership skills. A) Topic:Volunteering Controlling Idea:offers experiences and builds skills. B) Topic:Valuable experiences |Controlling Idea:are offered by volunteering. C) Topic:Leadership skills Controlling Idea:are important for volunteering. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic:Volunteering Controlling Idea:offers experiences and builds skills. 19. "Learning a new language can open many opportunities." A) It can enhance cognitive abilities. B) Traveling becomes easier and more enjoyable. C) Many people prefer reading fiction over non-fiction. D) Bilingual individuals are often more employable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Many people prefer reading fiction over non-fiction. 20. What is the purpose of the supporting sentence 'I was the happiest I have ever been when I lived in the small country'? A) To explain why. B) To give examples. C) To introduce a new topic. D) To add information about the topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To add information about the topic sentence. 21. Which of the following supporting sentence explains why the topic sentence is significant (important)? A) The Rodriguez family of six people had their house destroyed by a hurricane. B) It was the most amazing gift I have ever given someone. C) I felt so good about myself because all I did was help others all day. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I felt so good about myself because all I did was help others all day. 22. What type of supporting sentence of this?Model WeighsAccording to research, the average model weighs 25 percent less than the average woman of the same height. A) Supporting sentence of reasons. B) Supporting sentences of fact. C) Supporting sentences of statistic information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting sentences of statistic information. 23. Travelling by train has a lot of 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. 24. Which of the following signal phrases, if used at the beginning of the concluding sentence above, would require a comma afterward? A) We can see that. B) It is clear that. C) Indeed. D) The evidence suggests that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Indeed. 25. The main idea does not need supporting details. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSupporting Sentences Quiz 1Supporting Sentences Quiz 2Supporting Sentences Quiz 3Supporting Sentences Quiz 4Supporting Sentences Quiz 5Supporting Sentences Quiz 6Supporting Sentences Quiz 8Supporting Sentences Quiz 9Supporting Sentences Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books