wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Essay Writing Test

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What do you call the first paragraph in a formal essay?
a)
Beginning
b)
Grabber
c)
Hook
d)
Introduction
2.
What do you call the first paragraph in a formal essay?
a)
Beginning
b)
Grabber
c)
Hook
d)
Introduction
3.
What do you call the paragraphs where key ideas are developed and explained?
a)
Introductions
b)
Body Paragraphs
c)
Key Paragraphs
d)
Conclusions
4.

What three elements must be included in an introduction?

a)

Evidence, Explanation, Elaboration

b)

Opinion, Reasons, Evidence

c)

Hook, Lead-In, Thesis

d)

Thesis, Restatement, Conclusion

5.
How many body paragraphs should a formal essay have?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
6.
Which transition signals a conclusion?
a)
In addition,
b)
Similarly,
c)
For example,
d)
In short,
7.
What information does NOT belong in the introduction?
a)
lead
b)
transition sentence
c)
thesis statement
d)
topic sentences
8.
Transitions are
a)
bridge words and phrases between sentences and paragraphs
b)
a way to communicate your thoughts
c)
a way to move from one place to another
d)
words that move other words
9.
Which o f the following is NOT  a transition?
a)
furthermore
b)
on the other hand
c)
whereas
d)
bridge
10.
Which of the following is NOT a transition
a)
since
b)
moreover
c)
however
d)
move
11.
Which of the following is NOT a transition?
a)
most importantly
b)
unlike
c)
on the other hand
d)
bear
12.
A thesis statement is
a)
any detail that appeals to your senses.
b)
a sentence that tells what your entire essay is about.
c)
any detail that supports the topic sentence.
d)
how you draw your reader into your essay.
13.
What should you NEVER put into an essay?
a)
"I'm about to tell you about..."
b)
text evidence
c)
a question
d)
your opinion
14.
What type of sentence should begin all body paragraphs?
a)
detail sentence
b)
topic sentence
c)
introduction sentence
d)
conclusion sentence
15.

How should you NEVER include at the end of an essay?

a)

the words, "The End."

b)

In conclusion,

c)

textual evidence

16.
As an effective writer, one should state their thesis statement in an opinion essay and then
a)
write a story about it.
write a story about it.
b)
give examples to prove your opinion.
c)
avoid examples and reasons.
17.
After citing evidence you must _________
a)
review, revise
b)
quote, paraphrase
c)
explain, elaborate
d)
introduce, summarize
18.
The most important sentence in an essay is the ....
a)
Topic sentence
b)
Thesis
c)
The hook
d)
The conclusion
19.
The thesis statement should contain all except ....
a)
the evidence
b)
the claim
c)
the topic
d)
the reason(s)
20.
The  thesis statement should be the ____ sentence in the introduction.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
last
21.
Brainstorming, free writing, graphic organizers, and outlining occur in the ... stage.
a)
drafting
b)
prewriting
c)
revising
d)
editing
22.
Words such as "therefore", "however", "for example", and "in conclusion" are
a)
transitions
b)
conjunctions
c)
connectors
23.

What is the first paragraph in an essay?

a)

thesis statement

b)

conclusion

c)

body paragraph

d)

introduction

24.

What is the first 1-3 sentences of the introduction called?

a)

thesis statement

b)

hook

c)

opinion

d)

conclusion

25.

Where does your thesis statement go in your paper?

a)

in the first body pargraph

b)

the first sentence of the essay

c)

the last sentence of the introduction

d)

wherever I want

26.

What does the thesis statement have in it?

a)

the overall claim for the essay and the points for each body paragraph

b)

the writer's opinion about what side he/she is on

c)

a couple of sentences that states the writer's position

d)

evidence that supports the writer's side of the arugment

27.

Where should the reader find your thesis statement?

a)

At the end of your introduction paragraph and the beginning of your conclusion paragraph

b)

The first sentence of your essay

c)

In each paragraph

28.
If you use quotations for text evidence, what should you do?
a)
copy exactly from the text
b)
paraphrase
c)
make up your own evidence
29.
A thesis statement is
a)
any detail that appeals to your senses.
b)
a sentence that tells what your entire essay is about.
c)
any detail that supports the topic sentence.
d)
how you draw your reader into your essay.
30.
Brian went camping as a young boy and greatly enjoyed the outdoors as a teenager. __________, he works as an adventure guide in the outback in Australia.
a)
As a result
b)
According to the text
c)
Even though
31.
Choose the best thesis statement for the prompt.
What makes a friendship last?
a)
 love, respect, and humor
b)
Love, respect, and humor makes a friendship last a lifetime. 
c)
Friendship lasts a lifetime.
d)
Love, respect, and humor makes a friendship last a lifetime.  This is why I think friendships never fade. 
32.
What type of writing should be used when writing this essay?
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
33.
What is the font size used in an essay using the MLA format?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
12
d)
14
34.
What kind of line spacing should a formal essay have?
a)
Single
b)
Double
c)
1.5
d)
Multiple
35.
What is the correct structure of an essay?
a)
Body -> Introduction -> Conclusion
b)
Introduction -> Body -> Conclusion
c)
Introduction -> Conclusion -> Body
d)
Body -> Conclusion -> Introduction
36.
Which is NOT a part of an introduction paragraph?
a)
Supporting information
b)
Background information
c)
Hook
d)
Thesis Statement
37.
Which part is to draw the readers' attention?
a)
Supporting information
b)
Background information
c)
Hook
d)
Thesis Statement
38.
Which part is the backbone of an essay?
a)
Supporting information
b)
Background information
c)
Hook
d)
Thesis Statement
39.

Which one is NOT a tip for writing a thesis statement?

a)

Be clear and specific

b)

Be original

c)

Bury thesis in the middle

d)

Be original

40.
"Over 36% of mobile subscribers use iPhones or iPads to read email." This is a
a)
question
b)
story
c)
statistic
d)
quote
41.
Which is NOT the purpose of background information?
a)
Tell every thing
b)
Give main points
c)
Why the topic is important
d)
Outline essay
42.
Which is NOT a good way to write the conclusion paragraph?
a)
paraphrase your thesis
b)
summarize your arguments
c)
ask a question
d)
Tell your readers what they should care
43.

Where is the topic sentence in the paragraph

a)

The first

b)

The last

c)

The one in the middle

44.

Building a body paragraph is like constructing a

a)

house

b)

sandwich or hamburger

c)

brownie

d)

burrito

45.
The first sentence in your paragraph will be the
a)
TS
b)
CD
c)
CM
d)
CS
46.
TS stands for
a)
Top Sentence
b)
Topic Sentence
c)
Tough Stuff
d)
Thorough Sentence
47.
The topic sentence states the
a)
Closing thoughts
b)
Main Idea
c)
Supporting Details
d)
Theme
48.
There are many ways that  Billie Jo has changed throughout the story.
This is an example of which type of sentence?
a)
CD
b)
CM
c)
CS
d)
TS
49.
The second sentence in your paragraph 
a)
TS
b)
CD
c)
CM
d)
CS
50.
The concrete detail contains a _____________.
a)
main idea
b)
quote
c)
opinion
d)
inference
51.
In the text, Billie Jo says, "I was coming home" (page 203).
What type of sentence is this?
a)
TS
b)
CD
c)
CM
d)
CS
52.
The 3rd & 4th sentence in the paragraph are called 
a)
TS
b)
CD
c)
CM
d)
CS
53.
Commentary Sentences list 
a)
Main Idea
b)
Quote
c)
Your analysis
d)
Conclusion
54.
Commentary Sentences list 
a)
Main Idea
b)
Quote
c)
Your analysis
d)
Conclusion
55.
The last sentence in the paragraph is the ____________
a)
TS
b)
CD
c)
CM
d)
CS
56.
Which type of sentence is the following?
As you can see, Billie Jo experienced many changes throughout the novel.
a)
TS
b)
CD
c)
CM
d)
CS
57.
Conclusion sentences should contain
a)
Main Idea
b)
Quote
c)
Your opinion
d)
Transition Word or phrase
58.
What is the correct order for your sentences in the paragraph?
a)
TS, CM, CD, CM, CS
b)
CD, TS, CM, CM, CS
c)
TS, CD, CM, CM, CS
d)
CM, CD, CM, TS, CS
59.
A chunk contains 2 CDs and 1 CM
a)
True
b)
False
60.
How many sentences should be in your paragraph?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
3
d)
6
61.

a combination of concrete detail and its commentary

a)

chunking

b)

hunting

c)

flunking

d)

spewing

62.

Which of the following is the correct order for an introductory paragraph?

a)

Attention Grabber, Thesis, Background

b)

Thesis, Attention Grabber, Background

c)

Attention Grabber, Background, Thesis

d)

Attention Grabber, Summary, Thesis

63.

Which of the following is the correct format for a body paragraph?

a)

TS, CD, CM, CS

b)

TS, CD, CD, CM, CS

c)

TS, CM, CM, CD, CS

d)

TS, CD, CM, CM, CS

64.

Why is it important to include a background sentence in your introductory paragraph?

a)

So that your reader can have a better idea of what you will be discussing even if they have not read the novel or passage that you are writing about.

b)

To help add more words to your writing

c)

To help introduce your work

d)

To help you prove your claim

65.

True or False: You should end your essay with a quote

a)

True

b)

False

66.

In which sentence do you restate your thesis in your conclusion paragraph?

a)

Sentence 1

b)

Sentence 2

c)

Sentence 3

d)

You do not restate your thesis in the conclusion paragraph

67.
What is the name of the sentence that contains a quote or fact?
a)
Commentary Sentence
b)
Topic Sentence
c)
Concluding Sentence
d)
Concrete Detail
68.
Which sentence allows you to give an opinion or the opportunity to fully explain your evidence?
a)
Commentary Sentence
b)
Concluding Sentence
c)
Topic Sentence
d)
Concrete Detail
69.
What sentence comes after a commentary?
a)
Concrete Detail
b)
Concluding Sentence
c)
Topic Sentence
d)
The Title
70.

When using quotes, which punctuation marks should be used?

a)

Single quotation marks ' '

b)

Commas , ,

c)

Double quotation marks " "

d)

Either single ' ' or double " "

71.

What do you call the paragraphs where the main ideas are developed and explained?

a)

Conclusions

b)

Main paragraphs

c)

Body paragraphs

d)

Introductions

72.

Is this embedding example correct?

As Jane Smith explains, “A duck’s quack doesn’t echo.”

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

73.

Is this embedding example correct?

Jane Smith argues that there are many good reasons for consuming dark chocolate: “Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, and is high in vitamins and minerals.”

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

74.

Is this embedding example correct?

In the article, Jane Smith writes: “Snails can sleep for three years without eating.”

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

75.

Is this embedding example correct?

Ned said, "I should bring the firewood over her"

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

Similar Resources on Wayground

An Inspector Calls Revise Everything

70 questions

An Inspector Calls Revise Everything

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th - 11th Grade

English Grammar Guide Review- Punctuation and Sentence Structure

77 questions

English Grammar Guide Review- Punctuation and Sentence Structure

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th - 12th Grade

Grammar and vocabulary Unit 6

75 questions

Grammar and vocabulary Unit 6

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th Grade

MID YEAR ASSESSMENT FORM 4

80 questions

MID YEAR ASSESSMENT FORM 4

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th Grade

Unit 1: Introductios, imperatives, a / an and personal pronouns

78 questions

Unit 1: Introductios, imperatives, a / an and personal pronouns

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade

PERSIAPAN UJIAN SEKOLAH

75 questions

PERSIAPAN UJIAN SEKOLAH

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade

3ESO 2nd Term Vocabulary Revision

70 questions

3ESO 2nd Term Vocabulary Revision

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th Grade

SIMPLE PRESENT

75 questions

SIMPLE PRESENT

quiz

Worksheet

•

KG - Professional Dev...