WorksheetsThe Basic Parts of an Essay
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a topic sentence
a)
sentence in the introduction that states the main idea of the essay
b)
sentence that states what the body paragraph is about and supports the claim
c)
sentence that contains evidence from the text to support the claim
d)
sentence in the conclusion that states the claim
2.
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
a)
Conclusion
b)
Body Paragraphs
c)
Introduction
d)
Exposition
3.
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
a)
Introduction
b)
Thesis Statement
c)
Purple Elephant
d)
Conclusion
4.
What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?
a)
Body Paragraphs
b)
Conclusion
c)
Introduction
d)
Topic Sentence
5.
How do you separate paragraphs i.e. every paragraph should begin with...
a)
A space
b)
An indent
c)
You don't separate paragraphs.
d)
There is only supposed to be one paragraph.
6.
A topic sentence is the main idea sentence of the whole essay.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
The last sentence of your introduction paragraph should be a
a)
thesis
b)
conclusion
c)
hook
d)
bakground
8.
A typical introduction includes (in order)
a)
hook, background information, thesis
b)
hook, background information, topic sentence
c)
context, hook, thesis
d)
hook, topic sentence
9.
At least how many body paragraphs do you need in your essay?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
What should your body paragraphs contain first?
a)
Examples, quotations, and facts.
b)
A topic sentence
c)
transition sentence
11.
Each body paragraph needs a...
a)
Topic Sentence
b)
Thesis Statement
12.
A hook is a sentence that catches the readers attention.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
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.
14.
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
15.
New information should not be introduced in the conclusion.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Where should the thesis statement be restated?
a)
The Introduction
b)
The Conclusion
c)
The Body Paragraphs
d)
The Main Idea
17.
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.
18.
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.
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