Câu 1:

Which of the following sentences are supporting sentences?

a. You can use the Internet to find a great deal of information, but if you do not have
the right skills, you can waste a lot of time.
b. The internet can be incredibly useful if you know how to use it.
c. There are opportunities to buy and sell products on the Internet, but you have to
know the proper way to send money.
d. The Internet is a good place to find a job for people who know how to use search
engines.

A. a, c, d

B. a, b, d

C. b, c, d

D. a, b, c
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: a, c, d.
Vì: Sentence “b” tells the main idea – internet can be useful, while others provide details to support the main
idea.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3. Supporting sentences.
Câu 2:
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the following sentence.
“They walked into the room and ______ on the lights.”

A. turning

B. turns

C. turn

D. turned

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: turned.
Vì: The simple sentence has two verbs. Since the first verb is in the past, the second one should be the same.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.4.1. Simple sentence structure.
Câu 3:
What is a topic sentence?

A. It explains and supports the main idea of a paragraph.

B. It introduces the topic and tells what the writer will say about the topic.
C. It has signal words that increase effectiveness of organization.

D. It repeats the information in the main idea in a different way.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It introduces the topic and tells what the writer will say about the topic.
Vì: The topic sentence expresses the main point, or idea, of a paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.1. Paragraph organization.
Câu 4:
Which is the best solution to correct the fragment “In his opinion, thinking of nice
things to do”?

A. In his opinion, thinking of nice things to do being good.

B. In his opinion, thinking of nice things to do enough.

C. In his opinion, thinking of nice things to do nothing.

D. In his opinion, thinking of nice things to do is enough.

Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: In his opinion, thinking of nice things to do is enough.
Vì: A verb is needed to correct the fragment.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.4.3. Sentence fragments.
Câu 5:
Which of the following sentences are supporting sentences?
a. The calendars are different.
b. The weekend starts on Friday instead of Saturday.
c. The time is different because my country does not follow Greenwich time.
d. There are some very specific differences between my part of the world and the
western countries.

A. a, b, d

B. b, c, d

C. a, c, d

D. a, b, c
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: a, b, c.
Vì: Sentence “d” tells the main idea – differences between two places, while others provide details to support
the main idea.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3. Supporting sentences.
Câu 6:
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the following sentence.
“Exercise _____ the key to good health.”

A. early

B. be

C. is

D. can
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: is.
Vì: A simple sentence has at least one subject and one verb. The sentence does not have a verb, so “is” is the
best verb.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.4.1. Simple sentence structure.
Câu 7:
Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence?

A. My friends and I like to introduce each other to new international artists we

discover.

B. I enjoy going to concerts by musicians from different countries.

C. I have a large collection of world music recordings.

D. One of my hobbies is listening to international music.

Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: One of my hobbies is listening to international music.
Vì: It tells the main idea – my hobbies, while others provide details to support the main idea.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. The topic sentence.
Câu 8:
Use the best punctuation mark to end the sentence “Is she talking on the phone ___”

A. “,”

B. “;”

C. “?”

D. “!”

Giải thích kết quả :

Sai. Đáp án đúng là: “?”.
Vì: This is a question, so “?” is the best punctuation mark.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.4.2. Punctuation and capitalization.
Câu 9:
Which of the following sentences are supporting sentences?
a. I was traveling to Los Angeles to visit my cousin.
b. My plane was delayed, so I was stuck at the airport.
c. I experienced a strange coincidence last year.
d. I heard my math teacher from my old hometown calling my name.

A. a, b, c

B. b, c, d

C. a, b, d

D. a, c, d

Giải thích kết quả :

Sai. Đáp án đúng là: a, b, d.
Vì: Sentence “c” tells the main idea – “a” strange coincidence I experienced last year, while others provide
details to support the main idea.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3. Supporting sentences.
Câu 10:
Which is the best solution to correct the fragment “Finally the appointment forgotten
by both of them”?

A. Finally the appointment was forgotten by both of them.

B. Finally the appointment being forgotten by both of them..

C. Finally the appointment forgot by both of them..

D. The appointment forgotten by both of them finally.

Giải thích kết quả :

Sai. Đáp án đúng là: Finally the appointment was forgotten by both of them.
Vì: A verb is needed to correct the fragment to make a passive sentence.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.4.3. Sentence fragments.
Câu 1:
Choose all sentences that support the topic sentence “I am an organized person.”
a. My desk is always neat and tidy.
b. I have a system for organizing my papers, and I can always find what I need.
c. I feel uncomfortable when I am in a strange environment.
d. My friends always want me to help them put their closets in order.

A. a, c, d

B. c, d
C. b, d

D. a, b, d

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: a, b, d.
Vì: All three options show that I am an organized person.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.3.1. Unity within a paragraph.
Câu 2:
Which of the following sentences are supporting sentences?
a. My new apartment has big closets.
b. My new apartment is close to school and work.
c. My new apartment is perfect for my roommate and me.
d. My new apartment is not too expensive for students.

A. a, b, d

B. a, c, d

C. a, b, c

D. b, c, d.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: a, b, d.
Vì: Sentence “c” tells the main idea – “a” new perfect apartment, while others provide details to support the
main idea.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3. Supporting sentences.
Câu 3:
What is a concluding sentence?

A. It repeats the information in the main idea in other words.

B. It introduces the topic and tells what the writer will say about the topic.

C. It explains and supports the main idea of a paragraph.

D. It has signal words that increase effectiveness of organization.

Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: It repeats the information in the main idea in other words.
Vì: The concluding sentence often repeats the information in the topic sentence in a different way.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.1. Paragraph organization.
Câu 4:
What is a paragraph?
A. It is a group of paragraphs that convey one main idea.

B. It is a group of sentences about a topic.

C. It is made up of only one sentence.

D. It is a series of sentences that talk about various subjects.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It is a group of sentences about a topic.
Vì: A paragraph is a group of sentences about a topic.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.1.1. The paragraph.
Câu 5:
Which sentence is a run-on sentence?

A. We like music, and we dislike films.

B. We went home, turned on the lights, and cooked dinner.

C. He never smokes at home.

D. We love summer we hate winter.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: We love summer we hate winter.
Vì: The sentence has two clauses running together without a punctuation mark or linking word to connect
them.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.4.4. Run-on Sentences.
Câu 6:
Which option best describes the concluding sentence “The desert is a beautiful but
dangerous place to hike, so do your research and take time to prepare carefully”?

A. opinion

B. warning

C. explanation

D. prediction
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: warning.
Vì: The writer warns that the reader should prepare carefully before exploring the desert.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.4. Concluding sentence.
Câu 7:
Identify one error in the sentence “do you want to be a millionaire in the
future?”

A. “a”

B. “?”

C. “do”

D. “want”
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: “do”.
Vì: The first letter of a sentence should be capitalized.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.4.2. Punctuation and Capitalization.
Câu 8:
Choose all sentences that support the topic sentence “In my opinion, people spend too
much money on cars.”
a. Some drivers spend a fourth of their income for a car payment, which is
unnecessary.
b. Cars do not increase in value, so they are not a great investment.
c. Car companies are always looking for ways to make vehicles safer on the road.
d. People who do not pay cash must also pay interest, so they lose even more money.

A. a, b, d

B. a, d

C. a, c, d

D. b, c
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: a, b, d.
Vì: All three options show that people spend/invest too much money in cars.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.3.1. Unity within a paragraph.
Câu 9:
Which of the following sentences are supporting sentences?
a. The calendars are different.
b. The weekend starts on Friday instead of Saturday.
c. The time is different because my country does not follow Greenwich time.
d. There are some very specific differences between my part of the world and the
western countries.

A. b, c, d

B. a, b, c
C. a, c, d

D. a, b, d
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: a, b, c.
Vì: Sentence “d” tells the main idea – differences between two places, while others provide details to support
the main idea.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3. Supporting sentences.
Câu 10:
What is a topic sentence?

A. It has signal words that increase effectiveness of organization.

B. It introduces the topic and tells what the writer will say about the topic.

C. It repeats the information in the main idea in a different way.

D. It explains and supports the main idea of a paragraph.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It introduces the topic and tells what the writer will say about the topic.
Vì: The topic sentence expresses the main point, or idea, of a paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.1. Paragraph organization.