Writing Test Prep

Which type of writing includes a thesis?

• Narrative
• Informational
• Opinion
• ^Cursive

How many reasons are needed to support a thesis?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How many pieces of evidence are needed to support each reason?

• 5
• 4
• 1
• 3

Which of the following is NOT a sentence starter for evidence?

• In conclusion,
• In the text, the author states,
• The passage says that...
• For example, 

Which of the following is NOT a sentence starter for elaboration?

• To add on,
• This reminds me of...
• Now I realize...
• According to the text,

When using elaboration to support a reason, it should be all of the following except... 

• Personal Connection
• Further explanation
• Quotation
• Personal Connection

An introduction includes all of the following in an opinion piece EXCEPT...

• A thought to make the reader think differently
• Thesis
• Three reasons
• Surprising Fact

How can a writer HOOK their reader during the introduction?

• Give a surprising Fact
• Give a famous quote
• Onomatopoeia
• All of the above

A conclusion should always have the words, "The End".

• True
• False

To write a good essay, it should include only one paragraph.

• True
• False