PERSUASIVE - ACTIVITY 1 (JUNE 8, 2022)

1. Which of the statements could be the best introductory part of a persuasive essay?

• A. It is certain that a lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast.

• B. The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of breakfast, especially for students.

• C. The first reason why you should eat breakfast before going to school is for your health.

• D. Another reason for eating breakfast is because you need food for you to do well in your classes.

2. Which is the thesis statement among the sentences?

• A. The last reason to have breakfast every day is because you can avoid diseases.

• B. Many people believe that it is not necessary to have breakfast or they don’t have time for it, and begin their day with no meal.

• C. Another reason for eating breakfast is because you need food for to do well in your classes.

• D. The first reason why you should eat breakfast before going to school is for your health.

3. The following statements are the supporting facts and could be found in the body of persuasive essay except one.

• A. Your body and your brain are not going to function as good as they could because you have no energy and no strength.

• B. All you are going to get is gastritis and a lot of problems with your health if you don’t eat breakfast.

• C. Breakfast is not a very big meal.

• D. It is better to wake up early and have a good breakfast than run to school without eating anything for your good health.

4. Which statement is not persuasive?

• A. It is time for you to do something for your health, and eating breakfast is the better way to start your day.

• B. Take mom’s advice and eat your breakfast.

• C. You should not skip your breakfast and be sorry in the future.

• D. Skipping breakfast is linked to other harmful habits which can lead to hypertension, obesity and high blood pressure.

5. Which is the correct order of the sentences in a persuasive essay?

1. Another reason for eating breakfast is because you need food for you to do well in your classes.

2. It is certain that a lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast.

3. It is time for you to do something for your health, and eating breakfast is the better way to start your day.

4. The first reason why you should eat breakfast before going to school is for your health.

5. The last reason to have breakfast every day is because you can avoid diseases if you eat some breakfast in the morning.

• A. 4-2-1-5-3

• B. 3-4-1-5-2

• C. 2-4-1-5-3

• D. 1-4-2-3-5