FAST Writing Review I

1. What is the main idea of an argumentative essay called?
   

• 1. A) Topic sentence

• 1. B) Supporting
     Detail

• 1. C) Thesis
     tatement

• 1. D) Claim

1. What is the main idea of an expository essay called?
   

• 1. A) Topic sentence

• 1. B) Supporting
     Detail

• 1. C) Thesis
     tatement

• 1. D) Claim

1. Where is the thesis statement or claim typically found in an essay?
   

• 1. A) At the end of the introduction
     

• 1. B) In the middle of the body paragraphs
     

• 1. C) At the beginning of the conclusion
     

• 1. D) At the start of the introduction

1. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the introduction in an essay?
   

• 1. A) To provide background information
     

• 1. B) To list all the sources
     

• 1. C) To present the thesis statement
     

• 1. D) To hook the reader's interest

1. What are the sentences that support the main idea in a paragraph called?
   

• 1. A) Conclusions
     

• 1. B) Topic sentences
     

• 1. C) Supporting details
     

• 1. D) Transitions

1. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
   

• 1. A) To conclude the essay
     

• 1. B) To introduce the paragraph's main idea
     

• 1. C) To restate the thesis
     

• 1. D) To provide a transition from the previous paragraph

1. What is the function of a conclusion in an essay?
   

• 1. A) To introduce new information
     

• 1. B) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis
     

• 1. C) To present the thesis statement
     

• 1. D) To list the sources used

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?
   

• 1. A) It is a question.
     

• 1. B) It is vague and broad.
     

• 1. C) It clearly states the essay's main point.
     

• 1. D) It lists all the essay's main arguments

1. What is the term for the sentences that connect ideas in an essay?
   

• 1. A) Conclusions
     

• 1. B) Thesis statements
     

• 1. C) Transitions
     

• 1. D) Topic sentences

1. Which part of an essay provides the first impression to the reader?
   

• 1. A) Body paragraph
     

• 1. B) Introduction
     

• 1. C) Conclusion
     

• 1. D) Thesis statement