Informative Essay

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Informative Essay

Informative Essay

Assessment

Quiz

Created by

Nicole Schilling

English

7th Grade

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Hard

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.

grab the attention of the reader

provide background information on the topic

establish the importance of the topic

state your thesis

all of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A "hook" is used to ___________.

grab the reader's attention

explain the topic

argue your claim

wrap up your essay

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The thesis statement _______________.

provides an overview of what your essay will be about

is used to establish importance of the topic

explains why the reader should agree with you

is not necessary in the introduction paragraph

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Text evidence should be inside what?

Quotation Marks

Question Marks

Commas

The moon of Mars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Restates thesis and main points. Tells the importance of the topic.
Concluding paragraph
Introductory paragraph
Body paragraph
Thesis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are transitions?

tomorrow, yesterday, Sunday

and, but, yet

first, last, finally

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The purpose of a conclusion is to.....

ask a final question

explain your ideas

summarize your main points

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
First, cats are affectionate creatures.
Next, cats are inexpensive.
In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
Finally, every cat has a unique personality.