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WorksheetsEssay Writing
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
How many total paragraphs do you need for an essay for an on-demand timed writing session like Az Merit?
1
1-2
2-3
4-5
What is the first paragraph in an essay?
thesis statement
conclusion
body paragraph
introduction
What is the first 1-3 sentences of the introduction called?
thesis statement
hook
opinion
conclusion
Which of the following should not be used for a hook?
question or quote
your opinion/side of the topic
fact or statistic
story/anecdote
Where does your thesis statement go in your paper?
in the first body pargraph
the first sentence of the essay
the last sentence of the introduction
wherever I want
What does the thesis statement have in it?
the overall claim for the essay and the points for each body paragraph
the writer's opinion about what side he/she is on
a couple of sentences that states the writer's position
evidence that supports the writer's side of the arugment
Which of the following is TRUE about thesis statements?
it can use I, me, my
it is my opinion
it is one sentence
it is multiple sentences
What words should you avoid in your essay as much as possible
I, me, my
facts
transitions
topic sentences
What is NOT true about evidence?
it has to be cited
it can be personal opinions
it can be a fact or statistic
it should fit with the topic for the paragraph
Which of the following do not need to be be capitalized?
names
titles of articles
places
numbers
When you are citing a quote, what should the citation look like?
" (Jones.)
" " (Jones).
" " (jones).
" " (Jones)
What do you put in the parenthesis for a citation if the article you are using does not have an author?
the date
the website
make up the name
the title of the article
