Essay prompts

What is the first paragraph in an essay

• The body
• The conclusion
• The title
• The introduction

What is the main purpose of the conclusion paragraph in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the main points

• To list the sources

• To provide a detailed analysis

Which part of an essay often contains a thesis statement?

• The conclusion

• The body

• The introduction

• The bibliography

What is typically found in the body paragraphs of an essay?

• Thesis statement

• Summary of main points

• Evidence and analysis

• A restatement of the introduction

How does a topic sentence function in a body paragraph?

• To mark the end of an essay

• To provide a transition between paragraphs

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To summarize the essay's thesis statement

What role does the thesis statement play in an essay?

• To outline the main arguments of the essay

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To list all the sources used in the essay

• To state the main claim or argument of the essay

What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To present the thesis statement

• To provide a detailed conclusion

• To list the references used in the essay

How can a writer best support their thesis statement in an essay?

• By providing personal opinions without evidence

• By repeating the thesis statement in every paragraph

• By using evidence and examples to back up their claim

• By ignoring counterarguments

What is the function of transitional phrases in an essay?

• To introduce the thesis statement

• To provide evidence for claims

• To add humor to the essay

• To connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs

Why is it important to revise and edit an essay?

• To ensure the essay is the correct length

• To correct grammatical errors and improve clarity

• To change the thesis statement

• To add more sources