Writing 3 - MCQ about general knowledge

Which sentence in a paragraph usually introduces the main idea?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentence

• Concluding sentence

• Detail sentence

What do supporting ideas in a paragraph do?

• Restate the topic sentence in different words

• Introduce an unrelated idea

• Develop and explain the topic sentence

• Signal the end of the paragraph

The concluding sentence of a paragraph usually:

• Adds new supporting ideas

• Restates the main idea in different words

• Introduces the topic sentence

• Gives examples and details

Which of the following best describes "coherence" in a paragraph?

• Ideas are logically ordered and connected with transitions

• All sentences have the same length

• Every sentence repeats the topic sentence

• The paragraph discusses only one main idea

Why should you make an outline before writing a paragraph?

• To memorize the paragraph

• To avoid using too many details

• To write faster without mistakes

• To make sure all ideas will fit together

What is the specific area of a topic sentence called?

• Main idea

• Controlling idea

• Supporting sentence

• Sandwich idea

Choose the best topic sentence for a paragraph about online learning.

• Online learning exists in many countries.

• Online learning is effective because it allows flexibility and access to resources anytime.

• One online learning platform is called Coursera.

• Millions of students use online learning platforms.

What are supporting sentences compared to in the passage?

• The roof of a house

• The windows of a house

• The furniture of a house

• The foundation of a house

What do details in a paragraph do?

• Give more information about each supporting idea

• Restate the topic sentence

• Introduce a new topic

• Replace supporting ideas

“Some people say that television has a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” This essay question belongs to which type?

• Advantages / Disadvantages

  *B.

• Preference

• Agreement / Disagreement

• General opinion