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WorksheetsParts of an Essay
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
a)
Conclusion
b)
Body Paragraphs
c)
Introduction
d)
Exposition
2.
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
a)
Introduction
b)
Thesis Statement
c)
Purple Elephant
d)
Conclusion
3.
What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?
a)
Body Paragraphs
b)
Conclusion
c)
Introduction
d)
Topic Sentence
4.
A good paragraph has how many sentences?
a)
2 to 3
b)
10 to 20
c)
6 to 8
d)
1 to 2
5.
The introduction paragraph includes...
a)
A Thesis Statement and a Hook
b)
In Depth Detail and a Hook
6.
Each body paragraph needs a...
a)
Topic Sentence
b)
Thesis Statement
7.
Which paragraphs should include the most information?
a)
Introduction
b)
Body Paragraph
c)
Conclusion
d)
They should all be the same.
8.
How do you separate paragraphs?
a)
A space
b)
An indent
c)
You don't separate paragraphs.
d)
There is only supposed to be one paragraph.
9.
A hook is sentence that catches the readers attention.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
A thesis statement is...
a)
A sentence that states what will be explained in the essay.
b)
A statement that catches the readers attention.
c)
Introduces the conclusion.
d)
Concludes the essay.
11.
A transition is a word or phrase that links ideas together. Which is an example of a transition?
a)
In other words
b)
Blue
c)
Fact
d)
Just
12.
New information should not be introduced in the conclusion.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Where should the thesis statement be restated?
a)
The Introduction
b)
The Conclusion
c)
The Body Paragraphs
d)
The Main Idea
14.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Barbie Dolls
a)
The Barbie Doll my daughter plays with is just like the one I used to have.
b)
Like all toys, Barbie Dolls have changed to encompass all members of society including African Americans, female military officers, and disabilities.
c)
Children are less likely to play with Barbie Dolls these days because they would rather interact with technology.
15.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Successful business people
a)
A successful business person is always busy.
b)
Having your picture on the front page of the newspaper indicated success.
c)
These days, to be successful in business, you need to work hard, establish your career goals, and have good timing.
16.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Changes in weather pattern around the world
a)
Sub-zero temperatures in tropical regions, fierce winters, and disastrous flooding are key examples of global warming.
b)
This essay explains the reasons for an increase in the number of icebergs in the Arctic.
c)
The weather in our region has changed a lot in the past years.
17.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Reality television
a)
Reality television is believed to be the wave of the future, but I believe it will soon be waving goodbye.
b)
It is possible to watch a Reality Television program every night of the week if you have cable.
c)
The onslaught of Reality Television feeds some base human instincts:curiosity, competitiveness, and jealousy.
18.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Playing computer "catch-up"
a)
Our lives are being inundated with computers, so it is necessary to stay informed, buy the latest programs, and upgrade your equipment annually.
b)
Computer technology is much more advanced than society can ever imagine.
c)
Purchasing the most up-to-date computer equipment is the only way to maintain a satisfactory level of computer literacy.
19.
What is the concession statement?
a)
Explains what the whole essay will be about.
b)
A statement in your essay that says what the other side of your argument may be thinking.
c)
A statement from someone who agrees with your views.
20.
Which of the following is NOT considered a way to write a successful hook?
a)
Did you know that over 75% of the human body is made up of water?
b)
Over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year.
c)
An anecdote.
d)
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