ELA- Writing Review

What is informative writing?

• Writing that expresses personal opinions
• Writing that explains, informs, or educates the reader about a particular topic
• Writing that tells a fictional story
• Writing that persuades the reader to agree with a certain viewpoint

What is the process or structure of writing an informational essay?

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
• Beginning, Middle, Climax, Ending
• Introduction, Debate, Conclusion
• Summary, Details, Conclusion

What is a transitional word?

• A word that ends a sentence
• A word that connects ideas, sentences, or paragraphs smoothly
• A word that introduces a quote
• A word used only in introductions

Types of conjunctions include (Select all that apply):

• Coordinating conjunctions
• Subordinating conjunctions
• Correlative conjunctions
• Transitional conjunctions

Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

• Although
• And
• Before
• However

What is the purpose of the introduction in an informative essay?

• To provide detailed explanations of the topic
• To summarize the entire essay
• To capture the reader’s interest and present the main topic or thesis
• To provide evidence and examples to support the argument

Which of the following is NOT an effective transitional word or phrase?

• Firstly
• In conclusion
• Despite this
• Always

What is the role of the conclusion in an informative essay?

• To present new information
• To restate the thesis and summarize key points
• To introduce the topic for the first time
• To provide only quotes from experts

What is the role of the conclusion in an informative essay?

• To present new information
• To restate the thesis and summarize key points
• To introduce the topic for the first time
• To provide only quotes from experts

What are examples of subordinating conjunctions?

• Or, But, Yet
• Because, Although, If
• Both, Either, Neither
• However, Therefore, Consequently