Mastering Essay Editing Basics

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To state the main argument or point of the essay

• To list all the sources used in the essay

• To introduce the author of the essay

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Which of the following is a common grammar error?

• Using a period at the end of a sentence

• Mixing up "their" and "there"

• Starting a sentence with a capital letter

• Using a question mark for questions

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What is the role of transition words in an essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To connect ideas and help the essay flow smoothly

• To make the essay longer

• To introduce new topics

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Which of the following is an example of a transition word?

• Apple

• However

• Quickly

• Dog

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What is the basic structure of a paragraph?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Title, Index, Glossary

• Heading, Subheading, Footer

• Cover, Content, References

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Which of the following is a proofreading technique?

• Reading the essay backwards

• Writing more paragraphs

• Adding more sources

• Changing the font size

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Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement?

• It helps the reader understand the main point of the essay

• It makes the essay look longer

• It provides a list of all the topics covered

• It is not important

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Which sentence contains a grammar error?

• She is going to the store.

• He don't like apples.

• They are playing outside.

• We have finished our homework.

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Choose the correct transition word to complete the sentence: "I wanted to go for a walk, ______ it was raining."

• and

• but

• or

• so

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What should the first sentence of a paragraph usually do?

• Conclude the paragraph

• Introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• List all the details

• Provide a summary of the essay

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