Fundamentals of Writing Quiz

What is a mind map?

• A visual representation of knowledge.

• A list of ideas.

• A type of outline.

What is the purpose of a flowchart?

• To show the different steps in a process.

• To list ideas.

• To represent a thesis statement.

What does a hierarchical topical organizer show?

• The order of ideas and their place in a hierarchy.

• The similarities and differences between ideas.

• The main idea and supporting details.

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The central idea stated in the topic sentence.

• The supporting details.

• The conclusion.

What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To provide supporting details.

• To summarize the entire paragraph.

• To inform readers about the main idea.

• To conclude the paragraph.

What are the three basic parts of a text?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion.

• Thesis, argument, and evidence.

• Title, introduction, and summary.

• Body, conclusion, and references.

What does unity in a paragraph mean?

• Having multiple ideas.

• Having one focused idea.

• Having a conclusion.

• Having a topic sentence.

What is cohesion in a paragraph?

• The logical order of ideas.

• The unity of ideas.

• The use of transitional devices.

• The presence of a topic sentence.

What is coherence in a paragraph?

• The quality of being logical and well-organized.

• The presence of supporting details.

• The use of informal language.

• The arrangement of ideas randomly.

What is the chronological order in writing?

• Arranging details according to importance.

• Arranging details according to time sequence.

• Arranging details according to location.

• Arranging details according to subtopics.