Practical Writing Comprehension Quiz

What is considered the heart of an essay?

• The introduction paragraph

• The body paragraphs where you present your arguments

• The conclusion section

• The thesis

In the conclusion of an argumentative essay, besides restating the thesis, what else should you include?

• A new argument to further convince the reader

• A summary of each body paragraph

• A call to action or implications for future action or thought

• A detailed critique of the opposing viewpoint

Which of the following is an appropriate salutation for a formal letter?

• Hey there,

• Dear Ms. Jones,

• Yo Tina!

• Hi, John

When writing a formal letter, which of the following is considered the proper closing or valediction?

• Sincerely,

• Bye for now,

• With best wishes,

• Cheers,

If an author describes a character in a mystery novel as "shaking with sweat in a dimly lit alley," what can we infer about the character?

• The character is scared or anxious.

• The character is excited about something.

• The character is lost in thought.

• The character is planning a surprise party.

Which of the following sentences uses proper punctuation to avoid a run-on? (Multi-select)

• I love reading, it's my favorite hobby.

• I love reading; it's my favorite hobby.

• I love reading it’s my favorite hobby.

• I love reading, and it's my favorite hobby.

Which of the following is the most effective way to refute a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

• Ignore the counterargument and focus on your point of view.

• Acknowledge the counterargument and explain why it is flawed.

• Attack the person presenting the counterargument.

• Restate the counterargument without any analysis.

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: "She studied hard for the exam (a)   she was confident she would pass."

• although

• because

• and

• but

Which sentence has an incorrect parallel structure?

• A) She enjoys running, hiking, and swimming.

• B) She likes to run, hike and swimming.

• C) She enjoys running, hiking, and swimming.

• D) She likes running, hiking, and swimming.

Which of the following is an appropriate combination of salutation and valediction in a formal letter?

• A) Dear Sir, Cheers

• B) Dear Mr. Smith, Sincerely

• C) Hello, Take care

• D) To whom it may concern, Bye for now