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Topic Sentences & Thesis Statements Quiz

The one sentence that controls a paragraph, and the one that controls an essay — how to write both. Answer one question at a time and see why each option is right or wrong. Miss one? It comes back in a retry round until you get every question correct. 20 questions · free · no sign-up.

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For a paragraph on why cycling is good:
1. Cycling keeps you fit, saves money and beats the traffic.
2. Cycling.
3. I am going to write about cycling.
Which is TOO vague?
1. Food is important for many reasons.
2. Home-cooked food is cheaper and healthier than takeaway.
3. Takeaway food is high in salt and fat.
Which ANNOUNCES instead of stating?
1. This paragraph will discuss exams.
2. Exams reward memory more than understanding.
3. Exams favour fast writers.
Which sentence does NOT belong in a paragraph whose topic sentence is “Walking to school has three advantages”?
1. Buses are often late.
2. It costs nothing.
3. It wakes you up.