Gr11 5.3 The Main Body of the Essay

In a group project, Sophyneath is tasked with writing the main body of the essay. What is the purpose of the main body of the essay?

• Introduce the topic

• Develop the argument

• Summarize the introduction

• Conclude the essay

• None of the above

In a debate club meeting, Monireach presented his argument by saying, "First, we need to consider the evidence. Moreover, this evidence supports our claim. However, we must also acknowledge the counterarguments. Therefore, we can conclude that our position is strong." Which of the following are argument indicators?

• Therefore

• However

• Also

• First

• Moreover

Menghuy and Sreyleap are debating the importance of renewable energy. Sreyleap argues that renewable energy is essential for a sustainable future. However, Menghuy believes that the current technology is not yet reliable enough. Which of the following words would you use to signal Menghuy's opposing argument?

• However

• First

• Because

• In addition

• On the other hand

Poll: Do you find topic sentences useful in organizing your essay?

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes
• Not sure

Fill in the blank: In her essay about climate change, Nancy emphasized that content words highlight the ___ of a paragraph.

• Argument

• Source

• Focus

• Topic

• Conclusion

Poll: Do you think that topic sentences help to keep your paragraphs focused?

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes
• Not sure

In a debate about environmental policies, Razy argues for renewable energy sources. Gechsorn, however, believes that fossil fuels are still necessary for economic growth. How does the use of "on the other hand" help in Gechsorn's argument?

• It introduces a conclusion

• It signals a change in perspective

• It adds more evidence

• It begins a new paragraph

• It summarizes the essay

In a debate preparation session, Panhasak is crafting his topic sentence. He wonders why he should use content words in it. Which of the following is a reason for him to do so?

• To show the main argument

• To introduce sources

• To discuss different perspectives

• To present a counterargument

• To increase the essay's length

In a debate about environmental policies, Malyna argues that renewable energy sources are essential for sustainable development. In contrast, Razy believes that traditional energy sources are still necessary for economic growth. What does "in contrast" indicate in Razy's argument?

• Continuation of the same idea

• Change of perspective

• A new argument

• A reason supporting the main idea

• A conclusion

During a debate in class, Menghuy presented his argument about climate change, stating that the increase in global temperatures is alarming. He concluded his argument by saying, "therefore, we must take immediate action to reduce carbon emissions." What is the purpose of the word "therefore" in his statement?

• To introduce reasons

• To present evidence

• To signal conclusions

• To begin a new paragraph

• To compare arguments