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Various types of essays and their structures

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which academic verb tells you  to write a PERSUASIVE essay?
a)
explain
b)
persuade
c)
analyze
d)
identify
2.
Which academic verb tells you to write an EXPLANATORY essay?
a)
describe
b)
evaluate
c)
describe
d)
explain
3.
Which academic verb phrase suggests that you write a NARRATIVE piece?
a)
Explain what the...
b)
Write an essay about...
c)
Analyze the choices between...
d)
Describe a personal...
4.
Which academic verb tells you to write a DESCRIPTIVE essay?
a)
describe
b)
explain
c)
identify
d)
analyze
5.
Which prompt tells you to write a INFORMATIVE essay?
a)
Analyze why community service is amazing
b)
Explain what community service is based on your research
c)
Describe a community service project you want to do
d)
Predict how community service will impact your life
6.
Which academic verb tells you to write an ANALYTICAL essay?
a)
analyze
b)
evaluate
c)
categorize
d)
hypothesize
7.
Which academic verb tells you to write an COMPARATIVE essay?
a)
judge
b)
persuade
c)
explain
d)
compare
8.

An essay is always___ a paragraph.

a)

a. narrower than

b)

b. broader than

c)

c. better than

9.

Essays are usually___ paragraphs.

a)

a. the same length as

b)

b. shorter than

c)

c. longer than

10.

The first paragraph in an essay is called a/an___.

a)

a. introductory paragraph

b)

b. body paragraph

c)

c. concluding paragraph

11.

The thesis statement in an essay

is often the ___ sentence in the introductory paragraph.

a)

a. first

b)

b. second

c)

c. last

12.

A topic sentence in an essay is often the ___ sentence in the body paragraph.

a)

a. first

b)

b. second

c)

c. last

13.

The thesis statement gives the___ of the essay.

a)

a. general idea

b)

b. main/central idea

c)

c. examples

14.

Choose the thesis statement for an essay about ways to raise money.

a)

a. Here are three ways to raise money.

b)

b. For example, some people would invest in a fund.

c)

c. Another way is the website.

15.

Choose the topic sentence from a paragraph about ways to raise money.

a)

a. Here are three ways to raise money.

b)

b. For example, some people would invest in a fund.

c)

c. Another way is the website.

16.

Choose a support for a paragraph about ways to raise money.

a)

a. People would spend more time at work to get more money.

b)

b. Examples of websites are prosper.com and loan in.com.

c)

Another way is the website.

17.

Find an appropriate topic sentence to this paragraph.


________________________________________________ This is appropriate for startup companies with lower capital requirements and limited operating history. Also, for small businesses that have been rejected by a traditional bank, if you have reasonably good credit, you are likely to get a small loan--usually up to $50,000--from a micro-lender. Most loans are collateralized by equipment, contracts, inventory or other property and require personal guarantees.

a)

The first way to find financing is a microloan.

b)

The first way to find financing is the web.

c)

The first way to find financing is from angel investors. 

18.

A strong thesis statement DOESN'T

a)

state the main idea

b)

only introduce the topic

c)

include details about the topic

d)

include a strong opinion

19.

What does it mean to have 'discourse'?

a)

To have a discussion.

b)

To communicate back and forth.

c)

To come up with salient arguments

d)

To come up with rebuttals that are unwavering

20.

In discursive writing, you should present both sides in a (a)   way.

21.

Discussing opposing sides can be achieved by addressing them (a)   (antonym of subjectively) and in equal detail.

22.

The tone used in discursive writing should be ...

a)

friendly and unassuming

b)

formal and controlled

c)

informal yet controlled

d)

unassuming and persuasive

23.

What is most essential in discursive writing?

a)

Taking a stand

b)

Being clear about your stand

c)

Rebuttal

d)

Providing a balanced perspective

24.

What type of essay is this?


There are increasing incidents of cyber-bullying on the internet. What are the contributing factors and what possible solutions are there?

a)

Discursive Essay - 'Discuss' type

b)

Discursive Essay - 'Describe' type

c)

Discursive Essay - 'Pros and Cons' type

d)

Discursive Essay - 'Concerns and Solutions' type

25.

What type of essay question is this?


Do you agree that the concept of meritocracy is timelessly beneficial for mankind?

a)

Argumentative - you must take a stand

b)

Discursive - but you may take a stand

c)

Descriptive - need to describe meritocracy

d)

Factual - an opportunity to provide facts and information

26.

Which of these are discursive questions?

a)

Discuss the roles of teachers in education today.

b)

'Education is only for the privileged'. Do you agree?

c)

'Education is only for the privileged'. How is your experience as a secondary school student relevant to this question?

d)

What are the pros and cons of education starting at an earlier age?

27.

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

a)

To inform/explain

b)

To persuade

c)

To express ideas/feelings

d)

To entertain

28.

A synonym for expository essay is...

a)

Story

b)

Short Story

c)

Informational Essay

d)

Persuasive Essay

29.

Which one of the choices below would be the best example of expository writing?

a)

a fictional novel

b)

a book of poems

c)

a journal

d)

a science textbook

30.

Expository writing should be...

a)

creative

b)

entertaining

c)

funny

d)

factual

31.

Where in the introductory paragraph does the thesis statement usually appear?

a)

First sentence

b)

Second sentence

c)

Last sentence

d)

It does not usually appear in the introductory paragraph

32.

This sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about.

a)

The thesis

b)

The topic sentence

c)

The hook

d)

The introductory sentence

33.

What is a thesis statement in an expository essay?

a)

A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic

b)

A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words

c)

A sentence that explains your topic/central idea

d)

A sentence that comes at the beginning of your essay

34.

Where does a thesis statement go in your essay? (Choose two)

a)

Last sentence of the first paragraph

b)

Last sentence of the last paragraph

c)

First sentence of the first paragraph

d)

First sentence of the last paragraph

35.

Expository means what?

a)

telling how you feel

b)

sharing opinions

c)

informing / explaining

d)

telling a story

36.

What types of words are these: lastly, in conclusion, in addition, next ?

a)

pronouns

b)

conjunctions

c)

synonyms

d)

transitions

37.

________________ help your essay flow or move to the next idea.

a)

Transitions

b)

Introductions

c)

Conclusions

d)

Facts

38.

Select all synonyms for expository writing:

a)

Explanatory

b)

Informational

c)

Opinion

d)

Informative

e)

Persuasive

39.

When you are writing an expository essay based on a reading, you should: (select all that apply)

a)

try to write your essay as you are reading the selection

b)

use mostly quotes from the article and avoid using your own words

c)

use quotation marks around any phrases or sentences you take directly from the text

d)

cite the sources you quoted or relied on for your information

e)

use information from each article you are assigned to read, and try not to rely too heavily on any one article

40.

To reword something written by someone else

a)

paraphrase

b)

quote

c)

cite

d)

plagiarize

41.

Each sentence after the topic sentence...

a)

explains another topic

b)

restates the thesis

c)

works to support and prove the idea of the topic sentence

d)

must use the same vocabulary as the topic sentence

42.

Why do you write your thesis before you write your body paragraphs?

a)

This sentence drives your entire paper

b)

It will help you stay on topic as your complete your essay

c)

Your teacher told you to

d)

All of these are correct

43.

Once you have created a thesis, the next step is to...

a)

write the body of your essay

b)

write your introduction

c)

create a conclusion

d)

list your transitions

44.

What do you do before you publish your paper?

a)

reread your essay

b)

revise your essay

c)

edit your essay

d)

all of the above are correct