Foundation to Writing 1 (Viết cơ bản 1)

Câu 1:

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, b, c

C. b, c, d.

D. a, c, d

Câu 2:

Identify one error in the sentence “do you want to be a millionaire in the future?”

A. “do”

B. “?”

C. “a”

D. “want”

Câu 3:

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. warning

B. opinion

C. explanation

D. prediction

Câu 4:

Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence?

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

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

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

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

Câu 5:

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. b, c

B. a, d

C. a, c, d

D. a, b, d

Câu 6:

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. b, c, d

B. a, b, d

C. a, b, c

D. a, c, d

Câu 7:

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
Câu 8:

What is a paragraph?

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

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

C. It is made up of only one sentence.

D. It is a group of paragraphs that convey one main idea.

Câu 9:

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. b, c, d

B. a, b, c

C. a, c, d

D. a, b, d

Câu 10:

What is a concluding sentence?

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

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

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

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

Câu 1:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the following sentence.

“Exercise _____ the key to good health.”

A. is

B. early
C. can

D. be

Câu 2:

Which sentence is a run-on sentence?

A. We love summer we hate winter.

B. We like music, and we dislike films.

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

D. He never smokes at home.

Câu 3:

What is a topic sentence?

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

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

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

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

Câu 4:

Which is the best solution to correct the fragment “Finally the appointment forgotten by both of them”?

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

B. The appointment forgotten by both of them finally.

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

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

Câu 5:

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 enough.

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

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

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

Câu 6:

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, c, d

B. a, b, c

C. a, b, d

D. b, c, d

Câu 7:

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. a, b, d

C. b, d

D. c, d

Câu 8:

Use the best punctuation mark to end the sentence “Is she talking on the phone ___”

A. “?”

B. “,”

C. “!”

D. “;”

Câu 9:

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 a series of sentences that talk about various subjects.

D. It is made up of only one sentence.

Câu 10:

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, d

B. a, b, d

C. a, c, d

D. b, c

Câu 1:

Which is the error in the sentence “I put the old photo on my desk because it reminds me of my parents
wonderful”?

A. my desk

B. parents wonderful

C. old photo

D. reminds

Câu 2:

What is a descriptive paragraph?

A. It describes a person, a place, or a thing.

B. It explains how to do something step by step.

C. It explains a topic by giving examples.

D. It tells a story.

Câu 3:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “The buildings in my neighborhood
________.”

A. are moderns and expensives

B. being modern and expensive

C. is simple and convenient

D. are simple and convenient

Câu 4:

Which sentence is the most specific?

A. I love my new schoolbag.

B. I love my schoolbag.

C. I love my new leather schoolbag.

D. I love my leather schoolbag.

Câu 5:

What are the adjectives in the sentence “I take care of my sturdy, old bicycle”?

A. take, my

B. care, sturdy

C. sturdy, bicycle

D. sturdy, old

Câu 1:

Which detail should be made more specific in the sentence “When I left my hometown, my aunt gave
me a special box”?

A. aunt

B. hometown

C. special

D. I

Câu 2:

What does the topic sentence of a descriptive paragraph state?

A. It gives examples that support the controlling idea.

B. It describes a sequence of steps of a process.

C. It introduces the item that the writer will describe.

D. It tells the reader what the story will be about.

Câu 3:

Read the following paragraph and decide what senses the reader can use to know about the item?
My Lost Treasure Box

When I left my hometown, my relative gave me a special box. She said I could use the box to keep my
special treasures. The box was made of a special material, and it was painted a bright color. When I
opened it, it played a pretty song. I kept this box on my dresser and I used it to store my things.
Unfortunately, I lost my beautiful box when I moved to a different city, but I will always remember it and
my relative who gave it to me.

A. Sight and sound

B. Sound and taste

C. Touch and taste

D. Sight and smell

Câu 4:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “Someone who designs houses ______.”

A. is an architect

B. is an engineer

C. are engineers

D. are architect

Câu 5:

What is a descriptive paragraph?

A. It explains how to do something step by step.

B. It tells a story.

C. It explains a topic by giving examples.

D. It describes a person, a place, or a thing.

Câu 1:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “Steve often ________ to work because his
office is very close.”

A. walked

B. walks

C. walkes

D. walk
Câu 2:

Decide which of the following sentences can be used as examples for the topic sentence “The birth of
my son helped me to become more patient.”

a. I exercised more to stay healthy for my son.

b. I had to sit still for hours holding him in my arms until he fell asleep.

c. Sometimes I had to spend up to two hours trying to feed him.

d. When he was older, I went to movies with him.

A. a, b, c

B. a, b

C. b, c, d

D. b, c

Câu 3:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “A number of young children ______ so much
fast food that they can get overweight very easily.”

A. eating

B. eats

C. eat

D. eated

Câu 4:

What is an example paragraph?

A. It explains a topic by giving examples.

B. It describes a person, a place or a thing.

C. It tells a story.

D. It explains how to do something step by step.

Câu 5:

Read the following paragraph and decide what examples the writer uses to support the controlling idea?

I am an athletic guy. I like to watch sports on television, but I love playing sports even more. My favorite
sport is soccer because it requires teamwork. I enjoy working with other players as a team. I am in two
leagues. On both teams, I play forward because I am aggressive and can score goals. One of the leagues
is just for fun, so I can mess around with my cousins and friends. The other league is more serious. I have
to keep myself in good mood. There are regular practices and we work on special plays. Sometimes we
travel to other cities in the state. I am also a student, so it is difficult to work around my school schedule.
Basketball is another one of my sports. I often play in the park with my friends. Basketball is fun even
though I am not so skillful. My friends and I joke while we play and have a good time. I also like
swimming, but I do not swim in competitions. Mainly I swim to stay in shape for soccer. Playing sports is
the thing that I enjoy most.

A. The writer travels to many cities in the US.

B. The writer has very good teamwork skills.

C. The writer plays soccer and basketball.

D. The writer watches a lot of sports programs on TV.

Câu 6:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “Children ________ eat too much chocolate.”

A. cannot

B. could not

C. should not

D. must not

Câu 7:

What do supporting sentences of a process paragraph NOT provide?

A. They give background details to explain why this process is useful.

B. They mention the tools needed for the task.

C. They describe a sequence of steps of a process.

D. They restate the topic sentence using different words.

Câu 8:

Which sentence is the imperative sentence?

A. You should ask a professional to dispose of the used motor oil.

B. Push the number buttons for the channel you want.

C. You must be in the class ten minutes early.

D. Getting out of a traffic jam is not too difficult.

Câu 9:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “In a non-smoking area you _____ smoke.”

A. mustn’t

B. don’t

C. are not smoking

D. shouldn't

Câu 10:

Read the following passage and find the second step.

Breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend can be easier said than done, but here are five steps that may
help the breaking up process. First, try to distance yourself by suddenly becoming busier than usual. The
next step is to calmly tell the other person that how you are feeling. Then gently let him or her know that
you do not want to be together anymore. Then make sure to be sensitive to his or her feelings and
answer any questions that he or she may have. For example, if the person starts to cry, use kind words to
help comfort him or her. After everything is said and done, take some alone time for yourself because
everyone has feelings to sort out after a break --up. Finally, go out with friends and meet new people.
These five steps will make the breaking up process smooth for both parties.

A. Try to distance yourself by suddenly becoming busier than usual.

B. Calmly tell the other person that how you are feeling.

C. Let him or her know that you do not want to be together anymore.

D. Take some alone time for yourself because everyone has feelings to sort out after a break up.

Câu 1:

Decide which of the following sentences can be used as examples for the topic sentence “Reading is an
important way to practice a new language.”

a. For instance, reading improves vocabulary.

b. For instance, it is difficult to learn a new language.

c. For instance, reading helps people learn sentence patterns.

d. For instance, reading allows you to practice a new language.

A. a, c

B. b, c, d

C. a, b, d

D. b, d
Câu 2:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “My mother and father never _________ out
in winter.”

A. eates

B. eat

C. eats

D. eated

Câu 3:

What do supporting sentences of an example paragraph provide?

A. They give examples that support the controlling idea.

B. They describe a sequence of steps of a process.

C. They tell specific details of a story.

D. They provide descriptive details of the topic.

Câu 4:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “One of my cousins ________ shopping
whenever she receives the salary.”

A. go

B. gos

C. went

D. goes

Câu 5:

Decide which of the following sentences can be used as examples for the topic sentence “The birth of
my son helped me to become more patient.”

a. I exercised more to stay healthy for my son.

b. I had to sit still for hours holding him in my arms until he fell asleep.

c. Sometimes I had to spend up to two hours trying to feed him.

d. When he was older, I went to movies with him.

A. a, b, c

B. b, c

C. b, c, d
D. a, b

Câu 6:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “Passengers ______ fasten their seat-belts.”

A. may

B. can

C. should

D. must

Câu 7:

Decide which of the following sentences can be used as supporting details for the topic sentence “It is
easy to stay healthy if you follow some simple steps.”

a. First, you think about the food you eat.

b. Next, consider some exercise.

c. Doctors say that one hour of exercise each day can keep you in good shape.

d. You can follow these steps to help yourself stay healthy.

A. a, c, d

B. b, c, d

C. a, b, c

D. a, b, d

Câu 8:

What is a process paragraph?

A. It explains how to do something step by step.

B. It explains a topic by giving examples.

C. It tells a story.

D. It describes a person, a place or a thing.

Câu 9:

What are the words for sequencing?

A. but, and, so

B. as a result of, therefore

C. first, next, then, finally

D. because, yet, for

Câu 10:

What do supporting sentences of a process paragraph NOT provide?

A. They give background details to explain why this process is useful.

B. They describe a sequence of steps of a process.

C. They restate the topic sentence using different words.

D. They mention the tools needed for the task.

Câu 1:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “I felt upset for failing that easy exam. ______
then I have always worked hard no matter what subject I study.”

A. Since

B. Finally

C. After

D. While

Câu 2:

What is a narrative paragraph?

A. It explains how to do something step by step.

B. It describes a person, a place or a thing.

C. It explains a topic by giving examples.

D. It tells a story.

Câu 3:

Which sentence includes sensory details?

A. It was the biggest project I had ever taken on.

B. I pulled up right behind this truck at a stop sign.

C. After my bike went through the transformation, I was now ready for the big moment.

D. Olivia reached for the doorknob, and it was burning hot.

Câu 4:
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “The hurricane reached the central part of
the island yesterday evening. ______, an earthquake attacked its most crowded area.”

A. Meanwhile

B. Finally

C. Since

D. Then

Câu 5:

What sense does the reader use to share the experience with the writer in the sentence “After about
fifteen minutes of yelling and screaming, I finally got up and held my wrist as I walked to the car”?

A. Sight

B. Sound

C. Taste

D. Smell

Câu 6:

Which sentences provide the facts to support the topic sentence “There is no better city to visit than
Istanbul”?

a. People in I stanbul are friendly and always willing to help their neighbors.

b. Both women and men can visit the beautiful Blue Mosque in the city’s historic area.

c. I had the best meal of my life in a small café in Istanbul.

d. Istanbul has a historically important location as a port city on the only route between the
Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

A. a & b

B. b & d

C. b & c

D. a & c

Câu 7:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “A lot of people go there ________ the
gourmet food.”
A. because of

B. since

C. because

D. although

Câu 8:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “Women like red cars ________ they look
attractive.”

A. since

B. because of

C. because

D. although

Câu 9:

Which sentences are the supporting details of the topic sentence “Nobody cooks as well as my mother”?

a. She can cook both Western and traditional dishes.

b. Everything she makes tastes great.

c. She often invites our neighbors to dinner.

d. She has won three prizes in the city’s cooking competitions.

A. a, b, c.

B. b, c, d

C. a, b, d

D. a, c, d

Câu 10:

What kind of information does the sentence “You can teach dogs to do many things like sit, stay, come,
go, and so on” provide?

A. Opinion

B. Explanation

C. Fact

D. Experience
Câu 1:

Identify ONE error in the sentence “I was take off my jacket to dive in the water when suddenly, I had a
big surprise.”

A. dive

B. suddenly

C. take

D. had

Câu 2:

Identify ONE error in the sentence “I put on my swimming suit, and went outside and start to cross the
patio.”

A. swimming

B. put

C. went

D. start

Câu 3:

Which sentence is the best topic sentence of a narrative paragraph?

A. Early one morning my dad and I walked to the beach with a red bucket.

B. My first seashell hunt had a surprise ending.

C. We collected orange, white, and brown shells of all different shapes and sizes.

D. The sand was soft and cool.

Câu 4:

What do supporting sentences of a narrative paragraph provide?

A. They give background details to explain why this process is useful.

B. They mention the tools needed for the task.

C. They describe the sequence of events.

D. They describe a sequence of steps of a process.

Câu 5:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “My husband and I _____ a lovely house that
was right next to the jungle.”
A. owned

B. own

C. have owned

D. are owning

Câu 6:

Which sentence shows the experience to support the topic sentence “People spend too much money on
personal appearance”?

A. My brother-in-law had to work overtime because his wife spent a lot of money on clothes, and
jewelry, so he owed a lot of money on his credit card.

B. Cosmetic surgery is becoming more and more costly as the variety of procedures increases.

C. People want to look good, but they are spending money that could be used for more important
purpose such as education or a home.

D. People spend billions annually on cosmetics.

Câu 7:

Which sentences are the supporting details of the topic sentence “In my opinion, the Internet has three
major drawbacks”?

a. Your personal information, such as name, address, and account can be accessed by hackers.

b. Too much violence on the internet is another serious issue.

c. Computers with Internet connection are likely to be infected with viruses.

d. There are a lot of disadvantages of using the Internet.

A. a, b, c

B. b, c, d

C. a, c, d

D. a, b, d

Câu 8:

What is an opinion paragraph?

A. It describes a person, a place or a thing.

B. It explains how to do something step by step.

C. It presents a viewpoint and tries to persuade readers to agree with that.

D. It explains a topic by giving examples.

Câu 9:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “We do not want to live in a big city _______
its pollution and busy lifestyle.”

A. because

B. although

C. because of

D. since

Câu 10:

What do supporting sentences of an opinion paragraph provide?

A. They describe a sequence of steps of a process.

B. They give reasons to support the controlling idea.

C. They describe the sequence of events.

D. They mention the tools needed for the task.

Câu 8:

Which sentence is NOT the supporting detail of the topic sentence “My car is not very impressive, but it
has its good points”?

A. It was cheap to buy.

B. It looks fast and powerful.

C. It is also quite dependable.

D. It is cheap to maintain and fuel.

Câu 7:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “There _____ many cars in the street.”

A. will

B. are

C. can

D. is

Câu 6:
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “There ____ someone looking at me.”

A. are

B. be

C. were

D. is

Câu 1:

Which of the following sentences are supporting sentences?

a. I like several things about my English class.

b. I am meeting many new friends from different countries.

c. Every day, I learn new words, and I keep them in a notebook.

d. Sometimes we play games and laugh during the class time.

A. a, b, d

B. b, c, d

C. a, b, c

D. a, c, d

Câu 2:

Read the paragraphs below. Then choose the word that best describes the way the paragraph is
organized.

My favorite restaurant is in an old house. My husband and I enjoy eating there on summer evenings. We
usually walk from our house so we can enjoy our neighbors’ gardens and get a little bit of exercise. The
afternoon sun shines through the trees but it is not too bright. We arrive at dusk, and if we are lucky, we
can sit outside. The waiter brings a basket of warm bread and a cold drink. We have an appetizer or a
salad while the sun goes down. Then the waiter lights the candles while we enjoy the main course. By
the time we finish desert, it is night-time. We walk home slowly, feeling full but happy in the moonlight.

A. space

B. problem and solution

C. order of importance

D. time
Câu 3:

Which sentence is correct?

A. We have been living in this town for nine years.

B. We living in this town.

C. We living in this town for nine years.

D. We in this town for nine years.

Câu 4:

What is NOT a feature of an effective topic sentence?

A. It is a complete sentence.

B. It is not too general.

C. It is not a simple fact or specific detail.

D. It is a specific example or reason.

Câu 5:

Which is the best solution to correct the run-on sentence “The moon is very bright I don't think we need
the flashlight”?

A. The moon is very bright. So I don't think we need the flashlight.

B. The moon is very bright, so I don't think we need the flashlight.

C. The moon is very bright, because I don't think we need the flashlight.

D. The moon is very bright but I don't think we need the flashlight.

Câu 6:

Which option best describes the concluding sentence “If you follow these steps, you will never lose your
keys again”?

A. explanation

B. opinion

C. prediction

D. warning
Câu 15:

What does the writer provide the reader in the sentence “She is wearing a beautiful white dress and
black shoes”?

A. How the girl looks?

B. How the girl smells?

C. How the girl sounds?

D. How the girl feels?

Câu 16:

Which details should the supporting sentences of a descriptive paragraph NOT provide?

A. Descriptive details about the item such as how the item looks or smells.

B. Details how the writer feels about the item.

C. Details of the sequence of an event.

D. Some background information about the item.

Câu 1:

Read the paragraphs below. Then choose the word that best describes the way the paragraph is
organized.

My favorite restaurant is in an old house. It is very convenient because it is in my neighborhood. We can

drive, or if the evening is pleasant, we can walk. It has a nice atmosphere and friendly service. We know
some of the waiters and waitresses so we enjoy talking to them because they ask us about our children.
We especially like the decorations. The walls are soft yellow, and candles and fresh flowers are on the
tables inside and outside. Finally, the food is excellent. The cook is the owner and he makes delicious
dishes with fresh ingredients. We always enjoy our meals.

A. space

B. order of importance

C. problem and solution

D. time

Câu 2:

Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence?

A. I enjoy the parties and celebrations of the winter holiday.

B. I like the way people decorate their homes and stores.

C. I enjoy going shopping in cold weather.

D. I really like the winter holidays.

Câu 3:

What is a supporting sentence?

A. It concludes the paragraph and tells what the paragraph is about.

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 topic sentence of a paragraph.

Câu 15:

Choose the best answer to fill in the blank of the sentence “My most ________ possession is a _______
carpet.”

A. beautiful / expensive

B. cheap / modern

C. hand-made / amazing

D. valuable / hand-made

Câu 16:

Which details should the supporting sentences of a descriptive paragraph NOT provide?

A. Descriptive details about the item such as how the item looks or smells.

B. Details how the writer feels about the item.

C. Details of the sequence of an event.

D. Some background information about the item.

Câu 16:

Which sentence is the most specific?

A. I bought a hat at a festival.

B. I bought a straw hat at a festival.

C. I bought a hat at a music festival.

D. I bought a straw hat at a music festival.