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THE ESSAY

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The essay has a minimum of _________________ paragraph

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

2.

The structure of the essay goes as follows

a)

paragraph, introduction paragraph, conclusion

b)

conclusion, paragraph, introduction

c)

Topic, thesis, conclusion

d)

Introduction, hook, conclusion

e)

Introduction, body paragraph, conclusion

3.

When you start your essay, you start with

a)

topic sentence

b)

thesis statement

c)

example

d)

hook

4.

To show transition between the hook and the thesis statement, you need

a)

example

b)

topic sentence

c)

linking sentence

d)

connecting idea

5.

The hook is to get the attention of your readers so that your readers keeps reading your essay

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know

d)

I was absent

e)

I fell asleep during lecture

6.

Thesis statements guides the reader and the writer of the essay

a)

True

b)

False

c)

The lecturer never explain this

d)

I don't know

e)

I was absent to class

7.

Depression, anxiety and low self esteems are the effects of cyberbullying that will be explained further in this essay. Is this a topic sentence or a thesis statement for the essay "Effects of cyberbullying"

a)

what is topic sentence and thesis statement?

b)

Thesis statement

c)

Topic Sentence

d)

I am still confused of the difference

e)

I was absent

8.

Depression, anxiety and low self esteems are the effects of cyberbullying that will be explained further in this essay. Is a thesis statement for the essay "Effects of cyberbullying" The controlling idea in this thesis statement is

a)

Effects of cyberbullying

b)

Cyberbullying

c)

Depression, anxiety and low self esteems

d)

There is no controlling idea

e)

Thesis statement has controlling idea?

9.

"To err is human to forgive divine". For most people, it is hard to forgive a person because sometimes the hurt is very deep especially when we are hurt by someone we love. Anyone who has suffered a grievous hurt knows it’s difficult to concentrate on anything other than our turmoil or pain. When we hold on to hurt, we are emotionally and cognitively hobbled, and our relationships suffer. When life hits us hard, there is nothing as effective as forgiveness. What is lacking in this introduction paragraph

a)

The hook

b)

The connecting idea

c)

The linking sentence

d)

The thesis statement

e)

Nothing is lacking. It is complete introductory paragraph

10.

Forgiveness is the release of resentment or anger and it is vitally important for the mental health. Forgiveness has been shown to elevate mood, enhance optimism, and guard against anger. The sentences above is an example of

a)

Linking sentence

b)

Connecting sentence

c)

Thesis statement

d)

I don't know

11.

Topic sentence is

a)

the map for your essay

b)

the map for your paragraph

c)

I don't know

d)

I don't remember

12.

Topic sentence consist of

a)

Topic and linking idea

b)

Topic and controlling idea

c)

Topic and connecting idea

d)

Topic and conclusion idea

e)

I don't remember

13.

The ideal number of body paragraphs for your essay is

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

14.

The structure of your body paragraphs follows

a)

Topic sentence, explanation, elaboration, example, connecting sentence

b)

Topic sentence, explanation, elaboration, example, linking sentence

c)

Topic sentence, elaboration, explanation, example, connecting sentence

d)

Topic sentence, elaboration, explanation, example, linking sentence

e)

I don't know

15.

You need to explain the example that you state in your body paragraph because it help provide a clear illustration of the main idea for the readers

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know

d)

I don't remember

16.

A study on medical interns who lacks a good 8 hours sleep performs more errors in their job compared to interns with a proper sleep time. This clearly indicates that improper sleeping pattern diminish our work productivity. Therefore a good sleep could ensure that we could perform at our best completing our daily work task.


Is this paragraph complete?

a)

Yes- A perfect paragraph

b)

Yes- It follows the structure

c)

No- It is missing the topic sentence

d)

No - It is imperfect, it is missing topic sentence and elaboration

17.

Linking sentence is important to show how ideas elaborated and explained in the particular paragraph fits together.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know

d)

I fell asleep

18.

The structure of the concluding paragraph includes

a)

Restate thesis statement, Summary of points, Final thoughts

b)

Thesis statement, Linking sentence, Final thoughts

c)

Restate thesis statement, summary of points, Hook

d)

Summary of points, Linking sentences, Hook

19.

In the concluding paragraph, we can add on more new ideas if it crosses our mind.

a)

Yes. it would make the conclusion look much better

b)

No- It disrupts the flow of the paragraph

c)

Yes- It helps to create a better understanding for the readers

d)

No- concluding paragraph is to sum up all that have been said in the previous paragraph.

e)

I don't know

20.

We restate the thesis statement in the conclusion paragraph to reinforce the main idea mentioned in the introduction paragraph

a)

I don't know

b)

I forgot

c)

Yes

d)

No

21.

Final thought is important to create an impact for our readers for our essay.

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I think we just end with summary of points

d)

I don't know

e)

can you explain again what is final thought?

22.

We need to show transition from one paragraph to the other by using linking words like next, moreover, next, furthermore, in addition.

a)

Yes- it shows the unity, coherence and cohesion

b)

Yes- it makes the paragraph look nice

c)

No- it disrupts the flow

d)

No- it blurs the paragraph

23.

You need to use transition within a paragraph to show unity of the ideas presented in the paragraph

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I don't know

d)

I didn't learn this

24.

To indicate that your essay is ending you use transition like

a)

In conclusion

b)

In addition

c)

Next

d)

However

25.

Following the right structure to write an essay would

a)

ensure that you are a great writer and admired by your readers

b)

ensure that all ideas are well structured and organized for an easy read

c)

ensure that I score good grades for exam

d)

ensure that I am good in English