Essay Writing Skills Quiz
Authored by Paul Keleher
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To summarize the conclusion of the essay
To provide a list of sources used in the essay
To state the main argument or claim of the essay
To introduce the background information on the topic
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?
It is specific and focused.
It is a question.
It clearly states the writer's position.
It can be supported with evidence.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When organizing ideas in an essay, what should each paragraph ideally support?
The thesis statement
The previous paragraph
A new thesis statement
A random idea
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of incorporating evidence in an essay?
To fill up space
To contradict the thesis statement
To support the claims made in the essay
To introduce new topics
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a way to incorporate evidence into an essay?
Quoting directly from a source
Paraphrasing ideas from a source
Making up evidence to support your argument
Summarizing information from a source
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using transitions between paragraphs in an essay?
To confuse the reader
To create a visual break in the text
To show the relationship between ideas
To introduce new topics without context
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a proper citation in MLA format?
(Smith, p. 23)
(Smith 23)
[Smith, 23]
Smith (23)
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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