Paraphrasing and Referencing Quiz

What should not be included in your topic sentence?

• A and B sentences

• Topic (T1)

• Transition word

• Keyword from the prompt

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the topic of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence

• To describe the setting

Why should we mention the title of the article in our topic sentence?
d) To confuse the reader.

• Because we need to make the sentence longer.

• To show we read the article.

• To give the reader a clue about the article’s content.

• To confuse the reader.

How do we list the article in our topic sentence, starting with a transition word?

a) "First, The Bill of Rights is an article that explains..." (✔)
b) "The Bill of Rights explains..."
c) "Second, the article The Bill of Rights explains..."
d) "The article, The Bill of Rights explains..."

• The Bill of Rights explains...

• Second, the article The Bill of Rights explains...

• The article, The Bill of Rights explains..

• First and foremost, The Bill of Rights is an article that explains...

What is wrong with this topic sentence? "First, there is an article called The Bill of Rights, and it discusses important freedoms."

• The article title is already in quotation marks.

• The article title should be in quotation marks.

• The sentence is fine as is.

• It does not have a transition word.

What is the correct format for mentioning an article in your topic sentence?

• Mention the article title but leave it in regular text.

• Use the article title in the middle of a sentence without punctuation.

• Place the article title in quotation marks and use it in a complete sentence.

• Write the article title in all lowercase letters.

Which of these is an example of a strong topic sentence with an article mentioned?

• The Bill of Rights is an article about individual freedoms.

• First, The Bill of Rights is about rights.

• First, "The Bill of Rights.

• First, the article "The Bill of Rights" outlines individual freedoms.

Why is it important to use the article title in the topic sentence?

• It helps the reader know the specific document being discussed.

• It’s just for decoration.

• It’s a requirement for writing.

• It makes the sentence longer.

Which of the following correctly lists the article in a topic sentence, beginning with a transition word?

• Initially, "The Declaration of Independence" is a document that outlines...

• First, "The Declaration of Independence" outlines...

• To begin, the article "The Declaration of Independence" outlines...

• Primarily, the article, "The Declaration of Independence" outlines...

Which of the following is the correct way to list the article in the topic sentence, starting with a transition word?

• Next, "The Bill of Rights" explains...

• Following that, the article "The Bill of Rights" explains...

• In addition, the article, "The Bill of Rights" explains...

• Subsequently, "The Bill of Rights" is the article that explains...