This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Ugc Net > Paper 1 > Research Writing > Thesis And Article Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Thesis And Article Writing Quiz 1 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Claim:In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim? A) The post office is needed for the delivery of packages. B) Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment. C) The post office serves Americans throughout the country. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment. 2. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. A) The pros live the good life. B) People like professional football players make a lot of money. C) Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports. D) All of us can be professional athletes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports. 3. What should a hook do for your essay? A) Get the reader's attention. B) Explain your position. C) Conclude the essay. D) Make people want to not read further. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Get the reader's attention. 4. Claim:Police officers should have to wear body camera. Which answer below is the best counterclaim? A) Body cameras would give the police evidence of their actions. B) Body cameras cost too much for many police departments to afford. C) Body cameras can decrease the number of lawsuits against the police. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body cameras cost too much for many police departments to afford. 5. Formal writing should include ..... A) Contractions. B) Slang. C) Addressing the reader directly. D) Standard English. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Standard English. 6. Where should a thesis appear in a school essay? A) As the last sentence of the first paragraph. B) As the second paragraph in an essay. C) As the first sentence in an essay. D) As the last sentence of the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As the last sentence of the first paragraph. 7. The preview of main points is ..... where the argument is developed. A) Sometimes. B) Always. C) Usually. D) Not. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Not. 8. What is the purpose of a persuasive essay? A) To mislead the reader. B) To inform the reader. C) To entertain the reader. D) To convince the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To convince the reader. 9. In which part of the essay should your thesis statement go? A) The middle. B) The body paragraphs. C) The introduction. D) The conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The introduction. 10. Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities. A) First, cats are affectionate creatures. B) Next, cats are inexpensive. C) In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat. D) Finally, every cat has a unique personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Next, cats are inexpensive. 11. When creating a thesis statement, it is important to think about your ..... A) Task. B) Purpose. C) Audience. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 12. What is the purpose of expository writing? A) Persuade. B) Explain. C) Inform. D) Entertain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain. 13. Which team won the 2022-2023 MIAA Division 1 Basketball Championship? A) Newton North. B) Needham. C) North High. D) North Andover. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) North High. 14. What is the purpose of the thesis statement? A) To hook the reader's attention. B) To use vocabulary words. C) To state what your essay will be about. D) To state your opinion or claim and support it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To state your opinion or claim and support it. 15. Is cyberbullying worse than in-person bullying? Why is this not a strong thesis. A) It states a fact. B) It is a question not a debatable point. C) It is so general that it's hard to defend. D) It is written in first person. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is a question not a debatable point. 16. Which of the following is an element of a PROPER thesis statement? A) It contains a widely-held opinion. B) It is vague or generalized. C) It expresses a clear, insightful statement. D) It uses personal pronouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It expresses a clear, insightful statement. 17. The thesis statement should come immediately after the ..... A) First supporting paragraph. B) Concluding paragraph. C) Second supporting paragraph. D) Attention catcher. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Attention catcher. 18. Fenty Beauty is what celebrity brand? A) Cardi B. B) Rihanna. C) Arianna Grande. D) Ice Spice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rihanna. 19. Which of the following is NOT an element of a proper thesis statement? A) Formal and objective. B) One sentence long. C) Contains a question. D) Based on evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contains a question. 20. Which of the following can be used as a hook: A) Volunteers are an important part of many great efforts. B) Did you know that most high school students must have volunteer hours?. C) My brother was an volunteer at an hospital once. D) I believe volunteers are important. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Volunteers are an important part of many great efforts. 21. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's. A) It's best to just cook food at home. B) A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner. C) McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious. D) Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food. 22. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.Topic Sentence:There are many differences between cats and dogs. A) Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside. B) Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom. C) They're both pets that people have. D) Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They're both pets that people have. 23. Explain why early human settlements developed around water. Cite evidence to support your answerWhat is the topic? A) Water. B) Early human settlements. C) Developed human settlements. D) Early life. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Early human settlements. 24. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids. A) She has a really cute monkey named Boots. B) Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools. C) Dora helps teach kids Spanish words. D) She usually stops Swiper from swiping. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dora helps teach kids Spanish words. 25. What are the three main parts of an essay? A) The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion. B) Introduction, Hook, Body. C) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. D) Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 26. What immediately follows a thesis in an essay? A) Paragraphs with additional thesis statements. B) Paragraphs with evidence to show the thesis is wrong. C) Paragraphs with evidence to support the thesis. D) A concluding paragraph in which the thesis is restated. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paragraphs with evidence to support the thesis. 27. What is the purpose of a rebuttal? A) To tell the reader that you know more about the topic than they do. B) To write a paragraph about the opposing argument. C) To bring your essay back to your argument by sharing claim #3. D) To share claim #3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To bring your essay back to your argument by sharing claim #3. 28. The statement, "Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world. " is ..... A) Valid. B) Evidence. C) Invalid. D) A claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A claim. 29. What is the first thing you put in the introduction of an argumentative essay? A) Three reasons. B) Argument. C) Hook. D) Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. 30. Which is a good thesis statement? A) Always do your home work before screens. B) "the best way to predict the future is to create it." -Abraham Lincoln. C) Home work is important. D) Homework is very important in helping students grow because it challenges students, they won't forget what they are learning in class, and they will have practice at home. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Homework is very important in helping students grow because it challenges students, they won't forget what they are learning in class, and they will have practice at home. Next →Related QuizzesPaper 1 QuizzesUgc Net QuizzesThesis And Article Writing Quiz 2Thesis And Article Writing Quiz 3Different Steps In Writing A Report QuizLayout Of A Research Report QuizLiterature Review QuizParts Of A Research Proposal QuizResearch Proposal Writing Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books