TCAP Writing

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good introduction paragraph?

• It grabs the reader's attention.

• It includes a thesis statement.

• It presents the main points of the essay.

• It provides a detailed description of a minor point.

What should a conclusion paragraph primarily include?

• A new argument not discussed in the essay

• A detailed description of the first body paragraph

• A restatement of the thesis, a summary of the main points, a final thought

• A list of all the sources used in the essay

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Introduction

• Exposition

A thesis statement is...

• A sentence that states what will be explained in the essay.

• A statement that catches the readers attention.

• Introduces the conclusion.

• Concludes the essay.

Which of the following is NOT considered a way to write a successful hook?

• Did you know that over 75% of the human body is made up of water? (question)

• Over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year. (fact)

• "The war was about to begin, and we didn't even know it." (quote)

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What is the most important part of an introduction?

• Big Idea

• Specific Statement

• Thesis

• Transitions

An opinion essay is written to convince the reader...

• My opinion doesn't matter that much. 

• My opinion is just like others. 

• My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. 

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured paragraph?

• A) It contains a topic sentence.

• B) It includes supporting details.

• C) It ends with a concluding sentence.

• D) It introduces a new topic.

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

• A) To introduce the main topic.

• B) To summarize the essay.

• C) To state the main argument or point.

• D) To provide background information.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He go to school every day.

• C) They has a big house.

• D) She runs every morning.