Review: Intro & Conclusion (AV4)

How many elements are there in an introductory paragraph?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which type of information below is NOT a type of background information?

• A restatement of a thesis

• A general explanation of the topic

• Historical information

• Related data and statistics

The main function of a thesis statement in the introduction is what?

• To inform the reader about what will be discussed in the body paragraphs

• To summarize the entire essay

• To provide background information

• To make a recommendation

Which of the following is a good way to start an introduction?

• Finally

• It is commonly believed that...

• For example

• To summarize

Which part of the introduction paraphrases the essay question?

• Thesis statement

• Conclusion

• Background information

• Last sentence

The background information should include new arguments/ideas for the essay.

• True

• False

Rephrasing the topic is a useful technique for writing background information.

• True

• False

What is the main purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

• To introduce new ideas

• To remind the reader of the main points and provide a final thought

• To list statistics

• To provide background information

Which of the following is a suitable transitional phrase for a conclusion?

• First

• However

• In conclusion

• On the other hand

Which of the following is NOT a function of the conclusion?

• Restate the thesis

• Summarize the main points

• Provide a recommendation

• Add entirely new supporting details