Problem-solution Essay

Which of the following is an example of a problem-solution essay topic?

• "The Importance of Exercise"

• "Climate Change: Causes and Effects"

• "Reducing Plastic Pollution in Oceans"

• "Combating Air Pollution"

What is the primary purpose of a problem-solution expository text?

• To narrate a story

• To compare two ideas

• To present a problem and propose solutions

• To list facts and data

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective problem-solution essays?

• Clear problem statement

• Presentation of biased viewpoints

• Logical organization

• Supported solutions with evidence

What tone is typically used in problem-solution essays?

• Authoritative and persuasive

• Casual and humorous

• Informal and conversational

• Emotional and subjective

Which of the following is an example of a problem-solution essay topic?

• "How to Improve Time Management Skills"

• "My Favorite Vacation Spot"

• "The History of the Internet"

• "Comparison of Two Smartphones"

What is research important in writing a problem-solution essay?

• To add opinions

• To support claims with facts

• To make the text longer

• To enhance the clarity of the main points

Which of the following can support the main idea in an expository text?

• Personal assumptions

• Unsupported opinions

• Direct quotations

• Unrelated research findings

Which of the following is one step to identifying the main idea?

• Choosing the first sentence

• Reading only the first sentence

• Looking for repeated ideas in the text

• Finding unfamiliar words

Which of the following writing techniques is used to present the main idea of the text in the example below? The text says, "Nature is a wondrous thing, full of beauty and mystery."

• quoting

• paraphrasing

• restating

• summarizing

Which of the following refers to the act of directly citing or referencing specific language or passages from a text to support the main idea?

• quoting

• summarizing

• paraphrasing

• plagiarizing