Topic sentence
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
A. To give background details
B. To introduce the main idea of a paragraph
C. To provide an example
D. To restate the conclusion
B. To introduce the main idea of a paragraph
What is organizational communication?
A. Communication between companies
B. Sharing information among people within an organization
C. Communication with customers only
D. Communication through social media only
B. Sharing information among people within an organization
What is the largest animal on Earth?
A) African Elephant
B) Blue Whale
C) Giraffe
D) Great White Shark
B) Blue Whale
What is the prefix in the word unhappy?
A. happy
B. un
C. ly
D. ness
B. un
Which sport uses a round ball and a goalpost?
A. Basketball
B. Football (Soccer)
C. Tennis
D. Baseball
B. Football (Soccer)
Where is a topic sentence most commonly found in a paragraph?
A. In the middle
B. At the end
C. At the beginning
D. In the title
C. At the beginning
Why is communication important in an organization?
A. It increases confusion
B. It helps people work together and reduces misunderstandings
C. It is only needed by managers
D. It is not important
B. It helps people work together and reduces misunderstandings
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
A) Venus
B) Jupiter
C) Mars
D) Mercury
C) Mars
What does the prefix re- usually mean?
A. before
B. again
C. not
D. small
B. again
How many players are on the field for one football (soccer) team during a match?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
C. 11
Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of exercise?
A. Many people like to go to the gym.
B. Exercise is fun for some people.
C. Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health.
D. I exercised yesterday.
C. Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health.
Which of the following is an example of formal communication?
A. Casual chat during lunch
B. Friendly talk in the hallway
C. Official meeting or email
D. Jokes between coworkers
C. Official meeting or email
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
A) Flying squirrel
B) Bat
C) Lemur
D) Sugar glider
B) Bat
What is the suffix in the word teacher?
A. teach
B. re
C. er
D. un
C. er
Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?
A. China
B. Brazil
C. Japan
D. United Kingdom
B. Brazil
Which of these is not a good topic sentence?
A. Dogs make great pets for many families.
B. There are several reasons why recycling is important.
C. For example, plastic can be reused.
D. School uniforms can improve focus in the classroom.
C. For example, plastic can be reused.
How does communication help in managing change?
A. By hiding information from employees
B. By confusing employees
C. By helping employees understand the change
D. By delaying decisions
C. By helping employees understand the change
Which country invented paper?
A) Egypt
B) Greece
C) China
D) India
C) China
Which word contains a suffix?
A. rewrite
B. preview
C. careless
D. import
C. careless
In which sport would you perform a “slam dunk”?
A. Volleyball
B. Basketball
C. Handball
D. Rugby
B. Basketball
What makes a strong topic sentence?
A. It is very long and detailed
B. It clearly states the main idea of the paragraph
C. It includes every supporting detail
D. It asks a question
B. It clearly states the main idea of the paragraph
What is a result of poor communication in an organization?
A. Better teamwork
B. Clear understanding
C. Confusion and conflict
D. Faster work
C. Confusion and conflict
What is the name of the deepest point in the world’s oceans?
A) Mariana Trench
B) Tonga Trench
C) Challenger Deep
D) Puerto Rico Trench
C) Challenger Deep
What does the suffix -ful mean in the word helpful?
A. full of
B. without
C. again
D. small
A. full of
Which sport uses the terms “love,” “deuce,” and “ace”?
A. Badminton
B. Table tennis
C. Tennis
D. Squash
C. Tennis