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WorksheetsMad Essay Writing
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 20mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the first thing you should do when writing an essay?
a)
Read the prompt carefully
b)
Make a 4-square
c)
Type your essay
d)
Submit your essay
2.
Every body paragraph should begin with a --
a)
attention grabber
b)
conclusion sentence
c)
FANBOY
d)
transition word or phrase
3.
Which of the following is NOT a transition word or phrase that could be used in the 1st body paragraph?
a)
To begin with,
b)
In addition,
c)
For starters,
d)
First of all,
4.
Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Which of the following thesis statements would be appropriate for this prompt?
a)
Imagination is more important than knowledge, but you need knowledge to succeed in life.
b)
Knowledge is more important than imagination because knowledge allows you to have an imagination and it can be used in the real world.
c)
To succeed in life, you must have both imagination and knowledge because they are one and the same.
d)
Imagination is one of the most important things to have because it allows you to create great things and think outside the box.
5.
Which of the following is NOT an example of sentence variety in an essay?
a)
I wanted to go to the mall, but my mother wanted to go to Home Depot.
b)
While most people think imagination is more important, I think knowledge is more valuable.
c)
Everyone in the room agrees that knowledge is more important than imagination.
d)
Even though my mom wanted to go to Home Depot, I wanted to go to the mall.
6.
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
a)
1-2
b)
2-3
c)
3-4
d)
4-5
7.
Every body paragraph must contain -
a)
the word imagine
b)
a thesis statement
c)
details and examples
d)
FANBOYS
8.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
a)
First, cats are affectionate creatures.
b)
Next, cats are inexpensive.
c)
In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
d)
Finally, every cat has a unique personality.
9.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best ways to be a good friend include being honest, supportive, and available.
The best ways to be a good friend include being honest, supportive, and available.
a)
First, a good friend never gives you a reason to doubt their honesty or trustworthiness.
b)
In addition, a good friend is always cheering you on and lending you a shoulder to cry on.
c)
Furthermore, a good friend always makes time for you.
d)
Most importantly, a true friend would never intentionally hurt you.
10.
Is this a good thesis statement:
I think everyone should have a dog because they are loyal, they are fun to play with, and they provide companionship.
I think everyone should have a dog because they are loyal, they are fun to play with, and they provide companionship.
a)
Yes
b)
No
11.
Is this a good thesis statement:
I think Chipotle is better than Moe's, better than Qdoba, and better than Taco Bell.
I think Chipotle is better than Moe's, better than Qdoba, and better than Taco Bell.
a)
Yes
b)
No
12.
Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?
"Learning from past mistakes can help us avoid making them in the future."
"Learning from past mistakes can help us avoid making them in the future."
a)
WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.
b)
WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.
c)
WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.
d)
WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.
13.
Which of the following is a good 1st sentence of an essay (attention grabber)?
a)
Imagine you were told to write an essay about where you would visit.
b)
I would visit Jamaica because the weather is great, the food is delicious, and I have family there.
c)
Imagine you opened the mailbox to find a letter stating that you have won a free trip to anywhere in the world!
d)
Hello, my name is Henry, and today I am going to tell you where I would visit.
14.
Which of the following would a GREAT essay include?
a)
several examples and details
b)
vivid and figurative language
c)
sentence variety
d)
all of the above
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