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Paragraph Writing Quiz (WBS)

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the 3 supporting sentences for the topic sentence below:


Mobile phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on the student learning.

a)

Notification noise from phones will disrupt the learning and teaching process.

b)

Mobile phones can be used to cheat on tests by sending answers to friends or by accessing the Internet.

c)

There are many legitimate arguments for allowing students to have mobile phones in class, even if they are disruptive.

d)

Students may text in class and be distracted.

2.

Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:


_________________________Mine is eleven years old, and it is always breaking down when I need it. It costs a lot of money for repairs each year. Also, the heater doesn’t work anymore, so it is cold in the winter. I really wish I could change it.

a)

I wish I could buy a new car.

b)

My car is very old.

c)

My car costs a lot of money.

d)

I hate my car

3.

What are the two main elements of a topic sentence?

a)

topic

b)

examples

c)

controlling idea

d)

indention

4.

What is a paragraph?

a)

A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.

b)

A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.

c)

A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

5.

Select the parts of a paragraph:

a)

Title

b)

Topic sentence

c)

Supporting sentences

d)

Main topic

e)

Concluding sentence

6.

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence

a)

It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

b)

It contains an example.

c)

It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

d)

It introduces what the paragraph is about.

e)

You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"

7.

Mark the options that best describe the supporting sentences of a paragraph

a)

They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of the paragraph.

b)

One supporting sentence is enough.

c)

They include supporting facts, details and examples.

d)

They must develop the main topic of the paragraph.

e)

They are separated by commas

8.

A paragraph should cover ________ idea.

a)

two

b)

one

c)

three

d)

five

9.
The sentences that tell more about the topic are called _______________.
a)
conclusions
b)
topics
c)
supporting details
10.

Usually, a good paragraph contains ____ sentences

a)

4-5

b)

5-8

c)

8-10

d)

3

11.

Which of the following sequences makes a good paragraph?

a)

I-II-IV-III-V

b)

I-II-III-IV-V

c)

III-I-II-IV-V

d)

I-II-III-V-IV

12.

Good writing is started by creating a mind map. One of the importance of mind mapping is _________

a)

collect all the main ideas based on the topic.

b)

collect the ideas as many as possible based on the fondness.

c)

collect all the related ideas based on the preference.

d)

collect the relevant ideas as many as possible based on the topic.

13.

The step of editing the grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style is called _____

a)

revising

b)

outlining

c)

proofreading

d)

prewriting

14.
All of the following are examples of concrete details EXCEPT
a)
Quotes
b)
Facts
c)
Paraphrase
d)
Analysis
15.

Choose the best topic sentence about My best holiday

a)

I will talk about my holiday.

b)

My best holiday was when I went to Turkey with my family.

c)

I had many good holidays, and all of them were good.

d)

I like to go on vocation.

16.

Which of the following is a function of the concluding sentence?

a)

to present a new detail to support the topic sentence

b)

to summarize the main ideas or feelings in a paragraph and lets the reader know when the paragraph is done

c)

to give flavor to your paragraph

d)

to present the main idea of the paragraph.

17.

Usually, a good paragraph contains ____ sentences

a)

4-5

b)

5-8

c)

8-10

d)

3

18.

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence

a)

It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

b)

It contains an example.

c)

It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

d)

It summarizes what the paragraph is about.

e)

You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"