Essay Writing Quiz

What is an essay?

• A scientific report

• A short piece of writing on a certain subject

• A long novel

• A type of poem

What are the main parts of an essay?

• Body, Analysis, Conclusion

• Introduction, Summary, References

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Title, Author, Date

What is the job of the introduction?

• To summarize the essay

• To list references

• To provide examples

• To inform the reader about the topic

How many paragraphs does the introduction have?

• Four

• One

• Three

• Two

What is an example of an attention grabber?

• In conclusion,

• Did you know that…?

• Finally,

• At last…

What should each paragraph in the body discuss?

• Only one main idea related to the thesis statement

• The introduction

• Multiple main ideas

• The conclusion

What does the conclusion do?

• Gives examples

• Introduces new ideas

• Summarizes the ideas mentioned in the essay

• Provides a thesis statement

What is the purpose of a 'How to' essay?

• To describe a character

• To write a poem

• To explain how to do something

• To tell a story

What is the first step in making pasta with white sauce?

• Mix pasta with sauce

• Drain the pasta

• Boil water and add salt

• Add cream

What should you add to the sauce when making pasta?

• Vegetables

• Tomato sauce

• Butter and mashed garlic

• Cheese and herbs

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