Introduction, Body, and Conclusion Writing MCQs

1. : What is the main purpose of the introduction in an essay?
(A) To summarize the main points
(B) To provide supporting evidence
(C) To grab the reader’s attention and introduce the topic
(D) To restate the thesis

2. : Which of the following is typically included in the body of an essay?
(A) The thesis statement
(B) Topic sentences and supporting details
(C) The conclusion
(D) The hook

3. : What does a thesis statement do?
(A) Tells a story
(B) States the writer’s main argument or position
(C) Provides background information
(D) Concludes the essay

4. : What is the role of the conclusion in an essay?
(A) To introduce new evidence
(B) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis
(C) To define the topic
(D) To provide examples

5. : Where is the thesis statement usually placed in an essay?
(A) In the middle of the body paragraph
(B) At the end of the conclusion
(C) At the beginning of the second paragraph
(D) At the end of the introduction

6. : What should a strong topic sentence do?
(A) Summarize the entire essay
(B) Introduce the main idea of a body paragraph
(C) Restate the thesis
(D) Provide a conclusion

7. : Which of the following would be the best hook for an introduction about climate change?
(A) In conclusion, climate change is real.
(B) Climate change is caused by various factors.
(C) Imagine a world where coastal cities vanish beneath rising seas.
(D) This essay is about climate change.

8. : How many main body paragraphs are typically found in a standard five-paragraph essay?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

9. : Which of the following should NOT be included in the conclusion of an essay?
(A) A restatement of the thesis
(B) A new argument or evidence
(C) A summary of main points
(D) A closing statement

10. : Why is it important to use transitions between paragraphs?
(A) To meet word count requirements
(B) To confuse the reader
(C) To improve the logical flow and coherence of the essay
(D) To make the essay longer