Question 1
Which connector can be used to introduce an example?
A. on the other hand
B. for instance
C. moreover
D. in addition
Question 2
Which of the following is the best topic sentence of the topic: Studying in a foreign country can bring benefits?
A. Going abroad has several main benefits than studying at home.
B. Studying abroad has a lot of main benefits.
C. Studying abroad has two main benefits of getting a better job when returning home country and gainning the independence.
D. Going abroad has two benefits of getting a better job.
Question 3
A paragraph often closes with …….. .
A. the first main point
B. a comment
C. a topic sentence
D. a concluding sentence
Question 4
Which of the following connectors can be used to introduce an additional idea?
A. therefore
B. furthermore
C. however
D. since
Question 5
How many major structural parts does a paragraph include?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Question 6
There are……… ways to achieve coherence.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 7

Question 7

In a paragraph, what does a concluding sentence function?

A. It opens the paragraph.

B. It develops the ideas for the paragraph.

C. It summarizes the main points of the paragraph.

D. It does nothing – just to make the paragraph more interesting.

Question 8

A topic sentence should give…………. of a paragraph.

A. a fact

B. the most general idea

C. an explanation

D. an example

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Question 9

An opinion paragraph can………………………….

A. summarize a film

B. narrate a story

C. express the writer's opinion about a topic

D. give a definition

Question 10  

A narrative paragraph gives background information………….

A. in the opening sentence(s)

B. in the concluding sentence(s)

C. in the middle of the paragraph

D. in the opening sentence(s) and in the concluding sentence(s)

Question 11

 Which word can be used to signal the end of a paragraph?

A. also

B. indeed

C. however

D. in addition

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Question 12  Unity means that you discuss ………….main idea(s) in a paragraph.

A. one

B. three

C. up to 4

D. As many as possible

Question 13

A paragraph often opens with …………

A. the first main point

B. a comment

C. a topic sentence

D. a concluding sentence

Question 14

Brainstorming is ……………..

A. writing a topic

B. making a simple outline

C. writing controlling ideas

D. quickly writing down all the thoughts that come into your head

Question 15

A topic sentence should be……………….

A. a phrase

B. a noun clause

C. a fact

D. a complete sentence

Question 16

‘However’ or ‘In contrast’ is used to introduce………..

A. a choice

B. an additional idea

C. an opposite idea

D. a result

Question 17

Which connector can be used to introduce a choice or alternative?

A. on the other hand

B. otherwise

C. moreover

D. in addition

Question 18

Which of the following connectors can be used to introduce a conclusion or summary?

A. additionally

B. furthermore

C. however

D. in short

Question 19

How can the writer make his/her paragraph coherent?

A. repeating key nouns

B. using a lot of pronouns

C. using too many transitional signals

D. repeating verbs

Question 20

A process analysis paragraph should ……………

A. explain a sequence or process

B. tell a story

C. describe a film

D. express an opinion

Question 21

Which of the following connectors can be used to connect the second idea of a paragraph?

A. Secondly

B. To begin with

C. Firstly

D. In one word

Question 22

In a paragraph, what does a concluding sentence function?

A. It opens the paragraph.

B. It develops the ideas for the paragraph.

C. It signals the end of the paragraph.

D. It does nothing – just to make the paragraph more interesting.

Question 23

What is the “equivalent rule” in making an outline?

A. ideas that have the same kind of letter or number must have equal value

B. ideas that have different kinds of letter or number must have equal value

C. ideas that have the same kind of letter or number must have different values

D. ideas of similar levels of importance must have different kinds of letter or number

Question 24

What is the “parallel rule” in making an outline?

A. All ideas with the same kind of letter or number should have the same grammatical form.

B. All ideas that have different kinds of letter or number must have the same grammatical form.

C. All ideas that have the same kind of letter or number must have different grammatical form.

D. All ideas of similar levels of importance must have different grammatical forms.

Question 25

Which of the following transition words/phrases can be used to show contrasting relationship?

A. The reason why

B. The dilemma is

C. If - then

D. In contrast

Question 26

A narrative paragraph can ………………………….

A. express the writer's opinion about the topic

B. narrate a story

C. describe a person

D. give a definition

Question 27

‘In conclusion’ or ‘In brief’ is used to introduce………..

A. a choice

B. an additional idea

C. a result

D. a conclusion or summary

Question 28

The title of a paragraph …………………………

A. tells the reader what the topic of the paragraph is

B. tells the reader what the example of the paragraph is

C. tells the reader what the result of the paragraph is

D. tells the reader what the supporting idea of the paragraph is

Question 29

The first step in writing a paragraph is ………….

A. writing a draft

B. adding traditional signals

C. brainstorming

D. planning

Question 30

Good supporting sentences give information that ………………….

A. gives final comments of the paragraph

B. summarizes the main idea of the paragraph

C. gives the main idea of the paragraph

D. supports and explains the topic of the paragraph

Question 31

An definition paragraph can…………………………. .

A. summarize a book

B. narrate a story

C. make the definition of something or someone clearer to the readers

D. express the writer's opinion about a topic

Question 32

What type of adjective can be often seen in a descriptive paragraph?

A. possesssive

B. negative

C. sensory

D. positive

Question 33

Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?

A. Every good paragraph has a topic sentence.

B. The topic sentence clearly states the controlling idea(s) of the topic only.

C. The topic sentence must always be the first sentence in the paragraph.

D. The topic sentence of a paragraph can be an incomplete sentence.

Question 34

‘Consequently’ or ‘Hence’ is used to introduce………..

A. a choice

B. an additional idea

C. an opposite idea

D. a result

Question 35

Which of the following does this topic sentence “Finding a nice roommate will never be a challenge if you keep following these directions.” match?

A. Process paragraph

B. Narrative paragraph

C. Descriptive paragraph

D. Opinion paragraph

Question 36

Choose the most corrected version of grammar or writing mistakes in the following sentence:“If a student has already develop good study habits studying at higher level of education will not be difficult.”

A. If a student has already developed good study habits studying at higher education will not be difficult.

B. If a student has already developed good study habits, studying at higher education will not be difficult.

C. A student has already developed good study habits if studying at higher education will not be difficult.

D. If a student has already develop good study habits, studying at higher education will not be difficult.

Question 37

Which of the following does this topic sentence “The happiest day of my life is when I got my first job in a restaurant last year.” match?

A. Process paragraph

B. Narrative paragraph

C. Descriptive paragraph

D. Opinion paragraph

Question 38

What can the writer do to make his/her paragraph coherent?

A. repeat key nouns frequently

B. use a lot of pronouns

C. employ too many transitional signals

D. vary different types of verbs

Question 39

Choose the most corrected version of grammar or writing mistakes in the following sentence:“Cook is never my favourite activity, I am not good making food dishes.”

A. Cooking is never my favourite activity, for I am not good at making food dishes.

B. Cook is never my favourite activity for I am not good at making food dishes.

C. Cooking is never my favourite activity, I am not good making food dishes.

D. Cooking is never my favourite activity: I am not good making food dishes.

Question 40

Which of the following is the best topic sentence of the topic: “Should fathers help equally at home? Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.”

A. For me, fathers should help their wives equally at home.

B. To make their wives happier and less stressed, I think fathers should help the female parents equally at home.

C. I think fathers should share equally at home and at work.

D. In my opinion, fathers do not need to share housework with their wives equally.