Controlling Idea Quiz

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that provides supporting details for the main idea.

• A sentence that summarizes the entire text.

• A sentence that is unrelated to the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.

What is a controlling idea?

• A controlling idea is a type of remote control.

• A controlling idea is a person who likes to be in charge.

• A controlling idea is a concept that cannot be understood.

• The main point or central theme of a piece of writing.

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence?

• The benefits of exercise are numerous.

• How to bake a cake

• The color of the sky is blue

• The history of the Roman Empire

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To express the main idea of a paragraph

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide supporting details for the main idea

Which of the following is an example of a controlling idea?

• B

• A

• C

• D

What is the relationship between a topic sentence and a controlling idea?

• The topic sentence and the controlling idea are the same thing.

• The topic sentence expresses the main idea of a paragraph, while the controlling idea is the specific point or argument made about the topic.

• The topic sentence is a supporting detail for the controlling idea.

• The controlling idea is a general statement about the topic.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good topic sentence?

• Does not introduce the main idea

• Too specific and limiting

• Does not grab the reader's attention

• Vague or unrelated to the paragraph

What should a controlling idea do?

• Provide supporting evidence for the main point.

• Introduce a new topic unrelated to the main point.

• Repeat the main point multiple times in different ways.

• Summarize the main point or purpose of a piece of writing.

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence?

• A sentence that introduces a new paragraph or section of text.

• A sentence that provides supporting details for the main idea.

• A complete sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

• The main idea of a paragraph or section of text.

What is the main purpose of a controlling idea?

• To distract the reader from the main point of the writing.

• To provide a clear and concise focus for the entire piece of writing.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more complex.

• To provide multiple conflicting ideas in the writing.