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Essay Writing

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An essay presents ....

a)

a free flow of ideas in no specific order

b)

an expression of emotions

c)

your thoughts with organization and pre-planning

d)

writing without specific structure

2.

An essay...

a)

always has the same length

b)

never has more than four paragraphs

c)

consists of one or multiple paragraphs

d)

always has five paragraphs

3.

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

a)

introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

b)

body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion

c)

thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

d)

introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)

4.

An interesting thought, fact, or question at the beginning to catch your reader's interest is called

a)

thesis

b)

topic sentence

c)

claim

d)

hook

5.

The main idea of your essay is called

a)

hook

b)

thesis

c)

topic sentence

d)

conclusion

6.

Another name for thesis is...

a)

main point

b)

argument

c)

claim

d)

all of the above

7.

Your thesis or claim should be ....

a)

at the beginning of your introduction

b)

at the end of your introduction

c)

repeated with slightly different words in your conclusion

d)

answer 2 and 3

8.

Each body paragraph should include

a)

a hook

b)

a thesis

c)

details, examples, and explanations

d)

no more than three sentences

9.

Your conclusion should contain

a)

a restating of your thesis

b)

a brief summary of your main ideas

c)

a thought-provoking questions or a call to action

d)

all of the above

10.

A _______________ essay tells a story.

a)

descriptive

b)

narrative

c)

expository

d)

persuasive

11.

A reflective essay tells of

a)

different points of view

b)

a story

c)

a personal experience

d)

describes something in great detail

12.

An essay that presents information or facts (explains) is called...

a)

expository

b)

reflective

c)

descriptive

d)

narrative

13.

If you are taking sides and are pro or con in order to influence somebody's opinion or action, you are writing a _____________________ essay.

a)

expository

b)

reflective

c)

narrative

d)

persuasive

14.

Did you know that you're not born a good writer but that you can learn to be one? - is an example of _____________

a)

a thesis

b)

a topic sentence

c)

an argument

d)

a hook

15.

What are the first steps in writing an essay?

a)

Close Reading for evidence

b)

Proofreading the passages

c)

Citing Evidence in your paragraphs

d)

Writing a rough draft

e)

Unpacking the prompt and establishing a purpose for reading

16.
Begin every body paragraph with a ________
a)
A lead
b)
An Introduction
c)
A topic sentence that Restates Question
d)
Background information
17.
Which type of paragraph contains cited evidence?
a)
Body
b)
Beginning
c)
Conclusion
d)
Resolution
18.
When citing evidence you must _______________
a)
Credit or name the source
b)
Summarize ideas
c)
Copy exact words
d)
Retell in your own words
19.
After citing evidence you must _________
a)
review, revise
b)
quote, paraphrase
c)
explain, elaborate
d)
introduce, summarize
20.
Which transition signals the conclusion?
a)
In addition
b)
Similarly
c)
For example
d)
As you can see
21.
Which transition signals explaining
a)
author states
b)
this illustrates
c)
in the same way
d)
in addtion
22.
Which transition signals contrast?
a)
furthermore
b)
for instance
c)
as a result
d)
however
23.
What is the first paragraph in a formal essay called?
a)
Beginning
b)
Grabber
c)
Hook
d)
Introduction
24.
What is the last paragraph of a formal essay called?
a)
Resolution
b)
Conclusion
c)
Ending
d)
Finale
25.
What 3 elements are in the Introductory paragraph?
a)
Evidence, Explain, Elaborate
b)
Opinion, Reasoning, Explain
c)
Hook, Reference, Thesis
d)
Thesis, Restate, Conclusion
26.

An informative essay should have _____ paragraphs.

a)

4

b)

5

c)

4.5

d)

3

27.

An informative essay has a _____________.

a)

Thesis

b)

Claim/Counter Claim

c)

Strong Argument

d)

Sand-which

28.

What do we use to deconstruct a prompt?

a)

ICT

b)

TAP

c)

RACES

d)

RZ

29.

What kind of a sentence is this?

"Nowadays, many people are talking about the traffic situation in Abu Dhabi".

a)

General statement

b)

Exposing two sides

c)

Conclusion

d)

Reason

30.

Where would you find this sentence?

"These days, it is easy to find males and females studying together in college."

a)

Conclusion

b)

Body

c)

Introduction

31.

"For instance, ..." is another way of saying "For example, ..."

a)

True

b)

False

32.

At least how many arguments (reasons) should you try to write in a strong opinion essay?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

33.

Which is a correct way to state your opinion?

A) "In my opinion..."

B) "I strongly believe that..."

C) "I really feel that..."

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

A, B and C

34.

Which of the following is NOT correct?

A) First of all,

B) In the first place,

C) My firstly reason is

D) Firstly,

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

What should you write after "My first reason is ..."

a)

that + full sentence reason

b)

nothing + short reason

c)

short reason

d)

that + short reason

36.

What is the correct way to list your reasons in the introduction? (structure + punctuation)

a)

...because (A) , (B) , (c) .

b)

...because (A) . (B) . (c) .

c)

...because (A) , (B) , and (C) .

d)

...because (A) and (B) and (C).

37.

Which punctuation comes after "For example" ?

a)

. (full stop)

b)

, (comma)

c)

' (apostrophe)

d)

? (question mark)

38.

When would you use "Last but not least..."

a)

Body 1

b)

Body 2

c)

Body 3

d)

Conclusion

39.

Where would you use "Finally, ..."

a)

Body 1

b)

Body 2

c)

Body 3

d)

Conclusion

40.

Is this a general statement?

"Some people believe this has improved our lives, while others disagree."

a)

Yes

b)

No

41.

When you re-state your opinion in the conclusion, you use...

a)

same ideas and same words as in the introduction

b)

same ideas but different words as in the introduction

c)

different ideas and different words as in the introduction

42.

Which is NOT a general statement opener?

A) In today's world, ...

B) These days, ...

C) In a modern society,...

D) There are many reasons why...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

True or False?

You can show that there are two sides to an issue by using a question such as:

"Is this acceptable?"

a)

True

b)

False

44.

What goes into the body of your essay?

a)

Reasons only

b)

Reasons + examples + details

c)

Opinion

d)

Final statement

45.

For each reason in the body of your essay, you should have...

a)

a new paragraph

b)

a comma

c)

two examples or more

d)

a question

46.

How do you show that you have started a new paragraph?

a)

Put a full stop at the beginning of a line.

b)

Put a full stop at the end of a line.

c)

Skip a line before you make the next paragraph.

d)

It doesn't matter; everything can be written together.

47.
What is the introduction of an essay? (Define) 
a)
the first paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis statements.
b)
the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.
c)
the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
d)
a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
48.
What is the grabber/hook of an essay? (Define)
a)
examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.
b)
the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
c)
a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes topic sentences for body paragraphs.
d)
a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
49.
What is the focus statement of an essay? (Define)
a)
the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.
b)
examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.
c)
the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
d)
the reason you are writing your essay ( to express yourself, to inform, to argue a side, to entertain, to describe, to analyze, etc.)
50.
What is the thesis statement of an essay? (Define)
a)
the specific words and phrases you choose in your writing; includes how you arrange those words for maximum impact.
b)
the name of your essay; should capture your audience’s interest
c)
the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
d)
your position/ opinion on the topic; the point you want to make in your essay; must be written in the form of a statement.
51.
What is the thesis support of an essay? (Define)
a)
the last paragraph of an essay; includes a modified thesis, modified focus, and a challenge to the reader.
b)
your position/ opinion on the topic; the point you want to make in your essay; must be written in the form of a statement
c)
a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes topic sentences for body paragraphs.
d)
examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.
52.
What is the topic sentence of an essay? (Define)
a)
the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.
b)
thesis support in sentence form; the first sentence of a body paragraph; introduces the focus of a body paragraph.
c)
an interesting question, quotation, vivid image, call for action, warning or suggestion to the reader; leaves the reader thinking about your essay.
d)
the reader(s) of your essay
53.
What is the body paragraph of an essay? (Define)
a)
a paragraph of an essay support for the thesis; must have topic sentence and details/or examples.
b)
thesis support in sentence form; the first sentence of a body paragraph; introduces the focus of a body paragraph.
c)
the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
d)
the reader(s) of your essay.
54.
What is the details of an essay? (Define)
a)
determined by the audience, the level by which you choose your words for an essay.
b)
a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes topic sentences for body paragraphs
c)
a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
d)
examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.
55.
What is the conclusion of an essay? (Define)
a)
the “attitude” of the essay; word choice and word arrangement determined by the tone.
b)
the reason you are writing your essay ( to express yourself, to inform, to argue a side, to entertain, to describe, to analyze, etc.)
c)
the last paragraph of an essay; includes a modified thesis, modified focus, and a challenge to the reader.
d)
examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph
56.
What is the title of an essay? (Define)
a)
the name of your essay; should capture your audience’s interest
b)
the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
c)
the efficiency of an essay; good flow means that the essay is easy to read and paragraphs and ideas are well-connected.
d)
the specific words and phrases you choose in your writing; includes how you arrange those words for maximum impact.
57.
What is the modified focus of an essay? (Define)
a)
a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
b)
a restated focus statement in the concluding paragraph; should remind the readers of the original topic.
c)
the specific words and phrases you choose in your writing; includes how you arrange those words for maximum impact.
d)
the efficiency of an essay; good flow means that the essay is easy to read and paragraphs and ideas are well-connected.
58.
What is the modified thesis of an essay? (Define)
a)
a restated thesis statement; should remind readers of our position/opinion on the topic.
b)
the last paragraph of an essay; includes a modified thesis, modified focus, and a challenge to the reader.
c)
the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.
d)
the reason you are writing your essay ( to express yourself, to inform, to argue a side, to entertain, to describe, to analyze, etc.)
59.
What is the challenge of an essay? (Define)
a)
the order in which your paragraphs and/or details are arranged.
b)
an interesting question, quotation, vivid image, call for action, warning or suggestion to the reader; leaves the reader thinking about your essay.
c)
a restated focus statement in the concluding paragraph; should remind the readers of the original topic.
d)
a paragraph of an essay support for the thesis; must have topic sentence and details/or examples.
60.
What is the bridge of an essay? (Define)
a)
the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
b)
thesis support in sentence form; the first sentence of a body paragraph; introduces the focus of a body paragraph.
c)
a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
d)
an interesting question, quotation, vivid image, call for action, warning or suggestion to the reader; leaves the reader thinking about your essay.
61.
What is the audience of an essay? (Define)
a)
the name of your essay; should capture your audience’s interest
b)
your position/ opinion on the topic; the point you want to make in your essay; must be written in the form of a statement
c)
determined by the audience, the level by which you choose your words for an essay.
d)
the reader(s) of your essay
62.
What is the formality of an essay? (Define)
a)
determined by the audience, the level by which you choose your words for an essay.
b)
the reader(s) of your essay
c)
a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
d)
an interesting question, quotation, vivid image, call for action, warning or suggestion to the reader; leaves the reader thinking about your essay
63.
What is the tone of an essay? (Define)
a)
determined by the audience, the level by which you choose your words for an essay.
b)
the “attitude” of the essay; word choice and word arrangement determined by the tone.
c)
the efficiency of an essay; good flow means that the essay is easy to read and paragraphs and ideas are well-connected.
d)
examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph
64.
What is the purpose of an essay? (Define)
a)
the “attitude” of the essay; word choice and word arrangement determined by the tone.
b)
the first paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis statements.
c)
the reason you are writing your essay ( to express yourself, to inform, to argue a side, to entertain, to describe, to analyze, etc.)
d)
an interesting question, quotation, vivid image, call for action, warning or suggestion to the reader; leaves the reader thinking about your essay
65.
What is the organization of an essay? (Define)
a)
the order in which your paragraphs and/or details are arranged
b)
the efficiency of an essay; good flow means that the essay is easy to read and paragraphs and ideas are well-connected.
c)
your position/ opinion on the topic; the point you want to make in your essay; must be written in the form of a statement
d)
examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph
66.
What is the flow of an essay? (Define)
a)
the “attitude” of the essay; word choice and word arrangement determined by the tone.
b)
the efficiency of an essay; good flow means that the essay is easy to read and paragraphs and ideas are well-connected.
c)
the specific words and phrases you choose in your writing; includes how you arrange those words for maximum impact.
d)
the “attitude” of the essay; word choice and word arrangement determined by the tone.
67.
What is the diction of an essay? (Define)
a)
the name of your essay; should capture your audience’s interest
b)
thesis support in sentence form; the first sentence of a body paragraph; introduces the focus of a body paragraph.
c)
determined by the audience, the level by which you choose your words for an essay.
d)
the specific words and phrases you choose in your writing; includes how you arrange those words for maximum impact.
68.

Expository writing:

a)

explains, describes, defines, instructs and informs

b)

convinces, informs, tells a story

c)

tells a story, instructs, defines

69.

What is NOT an example of Expository writing:

a)

Letters

b)

Romance Novel

c)

Police Report

d)

Instructions

70.

Introductory Paragraph Formula:

a)

Hook + Thesis Statement + Transition Sentence

b)

Thesis Statement + Hook + Transition Sentence

c)

Hook + Transition Sentence +Thesis Statement

71.

What is the 'Hook' of the Essay?

a)

Connects the ideas in the essay

b)

Captures the readers attention

c)

Connects the ideas in the paragraph

72.

What is an anecdote?

a)

Type of hook that tells a short story

b)

Gives statistics and facts

c)

Ask a question ithat must be answered in the essay

73.

A Body Paragraph:

a)

One paragraph that explains how to do something

b)

Connects points

c)

Supports your thesis statement

74.

The function of a concluding paragraph is:

a)

Final body paragraph of the essay

b)

Calls the reader to action

c)

summarizes everything and highlights the larger significance of the essay

75.

Choose what type of Expository writing is the following paragraph.


Mrs. Rogers was extremely tall and slim, and when she unwound her long frame from a sitting position and stood, her immense height was unnerving. I had never met any female who was 6 feet 5 inches tall, and her height together with her direct, penetrating stare and the wicked sneer that constantly played around the corners of her mouth always made me feel slightly uneasy in her company.

a)

How to make or do something

b)

Explanation of an Idea, theory, or Belief

c)

Character Portrayal

d)

Editorial

e)

Comparison or Contrast of Two Subjects

76.

Choose what type of expository writing is the paragraph below:

Mr. Stevenson was a cantankerous, hateful old man who made known his dislike of everyone. He loathed his children, the grandson with whom he lived, his neighbours, everyone. Sitting on the porch of his grandson Terry's house, gripping his cane in one hand, he would spit insults at the people passing by.

a)

How to make or do something

b)

Character Portrayal

c)

Editorial

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Explanation of an Idea, Theory or Belief

77.

Choose which type of expository writing explains the paragraph below:


The eye is more flexible than the camera. It can adapt more quickly to a wider range of light conditions. Both the camera and the eye can register small objects and distant objects. The camera performs these functions better than the eye.

a)

Editorial

b)

Character Portrayal

c)

Explanation of idea, theory or belief

d)

How to make or do something

e)

Compare and Contrast

78.

Choose which type of expository writing explains the paragraph below:


Money will be tight for many after the lockdown ends, but for those who do have some money in pocket, the best use of that for the country will be spending it. Money in a pocket will do nothing for the economy once things start moving again, whereas money in a cash register will fund jobs, get businesses going again, and give the country a chance to be ready when the tourists do arrive once more.

a)

Editorial

b)

Character Portrayal

c)

Explanation of idea, theory or belief

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

How to make or do something

79.

Choose which type of expository writing explains the paragraph below:


Firstly, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then, add the onion, and fry until transparent. Stir in the green pepper, ham, tomato paste, tomato, bacon, corned beef, and pigeon peas. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Next, stir in the coconut milk, water and browning sauce, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Finally, simmer for about 45 minutes, until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

a)

Editorial

b)

Character Portrayal

c)

Explanation of idea, theory or belief

d)

How to make or do something

e)

Compare and Contrast

80.

Choose which type of expository writing explains the writing below:


We may not have the protests tearing apart the US at present – but we have more than our share of inequality, and plenty of injustice to go with it.

So as we look at what is going wrong elsewhere, we must ask ourselves what we can do to eradicate injustice here too. We have fought some of these same battles in our own past – and the leaders who battle against injustice are renowned in our country. That prompts the same question Felicity Darville posed in her column this week – “Who’s going to fill their shoes?”

a)

Editorial

b)

Character Portrayal

c)

Explanation of idea, theory or belief

d)

How to make or do something

e)

Compare and Contrast

81.

F.I.R.E.E.S.

a)

Facts

Incidents (anecdotes)

Reasons

Examples

Experts (quotes)

Statistics

b)

Facts

Incidents (anecdotes)

Rhetorical question

Evidence

Experts (quotes)

Stance

c)

Facts

Incidences

Results

Engaging

Explanations

Support

82.

An essay starts with

a)

an introduction

b)

giving examples

c)

stating your name

d)

a conclusion

83.

Each paragraph must have a

a)

sentence

b)

reason

c)

conclusion

d)

topic sentence

84.

Choose the best topic sentence for an essay about

My favorite restaurant

a)

Hallo, my name is Fatima

b)

People like to eat go to restaurants..

c)

There are many restaurants to dine at in Dubai Mall.

d)

The best restaurant to go for a meal is Fine Eating.

85.

Which transition shows contrast?

a)

in addition

b)

however

c)

furthermore

d)

for example

86.

Which transition shows examples to follow?

a)

however

b)

in addition

c)

furthermore

d)

for example

87.

Which transition shows cause?

a)

In addition

b)

Furthermore

c)

As a result

d)

On the other hand

88.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

there are many reasons why people go to the beach

b)

their are many reasons why peple go to the Beach

c)

Their are many reason why people go to the beach.

d)

There are many reasons why people go to the beach.

89.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

In summer i like visiting my grandparents' house.

b)

In Summer I like visit my grandparent's house

c)

In Summer, I like visiting my grandparents's house.

d)

In summer, I like visiting my grandparents' house.

90.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

It was wonderful to see the Burj Khalifa for the first time it is an amazed place.

b)

it was wonderful to see the burj khalifa for the first time It is an amazing place

c)

It was wonderfull to see the Burj Khalifa for the first time as it is an amazed place.

d)

It was wonderful to see the Burj Khalifa for the first time as it is an amazing place.

91.

Choose the best conclusion.

a)

The Big Eat restaurant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reasons given.

b)

The Big Eat restutrant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reasons given

c)

The Big Eat restaurant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reason given.

d)

the big eat restaurant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reasons given.

92.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

I like eating pizza made of meat and chicken.

b)

I like eating pizza made from meat and chicken.

c)

I like eating pizza made with meat and chicken.

d)

i like eating pizza made by meat and chicken.

93.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

My pen is made from plastic.

b)

My pen is made of plastic.

c)

My pen is made with plastic.

d)

My pen is made by plastic.

94.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A chocolate cake made with Nutella and flour is the best.

b)

A chocolate cake made of Nutella and flour is the best.

c)

A chocolate cake made from Nutella and flour is the best.

d)

A chocolate cake made in Nutella and flour is the best.

95.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

The book was written by the author.

b)

The book was written by the other

c)

The book was wrote by the auther.

d)

The book are written by the author.

96.

What are the TWO purposes of an introductory paragraph?

a)

To organize the paragraph by summarizing the information in the paragraph

b)

to pique the interest of your reader

c)

To introduce the topic of the essay.

d)

To highlight the main idea of a paragraph

97.

Please read carefully and check the corresponding boxes for your answer(s).


What do you include in the introductory paragraph?

a)

Supporting statements

b)

General statements

c)

Concluding sentence

d)

Thesis statement

98.

Where does a thesis statement usually appear?

a)

At the end of the body paragraph

b)

At the end of the introductory paragraph

c)

In the middle of the introductory paragraph

d)

At the beginning of the body paragraph

99.

Please read carefully and check the corresponding boxes for your answer(s).


Why do we need to write a thesis statement?

a)

To name the specific topic/stance of the essay.

b)

To describe the method of organization.

c)

To introduce the general idea of the essay.

d)

To list the subtopics of the main topic.

e)

To remind your reader of the main points of your essay

100.

Please read carefully and check the corresponding boxes for your answer(s).


What do you think would be good strategies to write a good introductory paragraph?

a)

posing a question

b)

defining the key term

c)

giving a brief anecdote

d)

using a playful joke or emotional appeal

e)

pulling out an interesting fact

101.

The sentences in the following introductory paragraph are in scrambled order. Rearrange them correctly.


1Sometimes I think of the shoppers as white rats in a lab experiment, and the aisles as a maze designed by a psychologist. 2My research has revealed three distinct types of abnormal customer: the amnesiac, the super shopper, and the dawdler. 3Most of the rats—customers, I mean—follow a routine pattern, strolling up and down the aisles, checking through my chute, and then escaping through the exit hatch. 4Working part-time as a cashier at the Piggly Wiggly has given me a great opportunity to observe human behavior. 5But not everyone is so dependable.

a)

4,1,3,5,2

b)

4,3,1,2,5

c)

3,1,4,5,2

102.

The sentences in the following introductory paragraph are in scrambled order. Rearrange them correctly.


1The history of America reveals that African Americans have always had a problem defining themselves as Americans ever since the era of slavery. 2Over the past centuries, American popular culture has been strong in creating racial stereotypes that predominantly affect other ethnic minorities. 3Images displayed through television, music, and the internet have an impact on how individuals behave and what individuals believe. 4African Americans have always had a hard time being integrated into American culture as they have been subjected to ridicule and shame. 5In theatre, film, and music, African Americans have been associated with vices such as murder, theft, and violence.

a)

1,2,4,3,5

b)

2,3,1,4,5

c)

3,2,1,4,5

103.

The sentences in the following introductory paragraph are in scrambled order. Rearrange them correctly.


1While many applaud the new rules as a step toward reducing the carnage on our roads, many others argue that the new rules are unfair and unnecessary. 2By examining the transportation needs of young people, the issue of individual responsibility, the costs of driving education, and the accident rates for various age groups, we will see that these new driving regulations are indeed unwarranted and need to be modified. 3In its quest to reduce motor vehicle accidents and casualties, the British Columbia government has introduced stringent requirements for new drivers.

a)

3,2,1

b)

2,1,3

c)

3,1,2

104.

Rearrange the sentences according to its correct order. Write "x,x,x,x,x" in the space provided.


1Buying things online has become a common practice among millions of people around the world. 2In the past few decades, online shopping has gone from being non-existent to becoming a multibillion-dollar industry. 3From enabling independent stores to blossom without investing in a physical location, to allowing you to access the cheapest and most accessible deals, the internet offers a broad range of advantages for the consumer that may be the reasons why online shopping is better than purchasing in-store. 4Recently the number of people buying goods and services online has increased more than ever before. 5Many traditional retailers have also followed suit, with most shops now having a dedicated e-commerce website from which consumers can make online purchases.

(a)  

105.

Your opinion or argument is called a(n)

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

evidence

d)

rebuttal

106.

Which of the following is not a form of evidence?

a)

Quote from an expert

b)

government definitions

c)

a statistic

d)

your dad's opinion

107.

How many paragraphs are in an argument essay?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

5

d)

8

108.

What is a counterclaim?

a)

A rebuttal

b)

Your argument

c)

The other side of your argument.

d)

The strongest piece of evidence

109.

What is a hook in writing?

a)

Captain of a pirate ship

b)

The closing sentence of your conclusion

c)

The best piece of evidence in your paper

d)

How you engage your reader in the beginning

110.

How many body paragraphs are in an argument essay?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

1

111.

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

a)

Move on to another reason

b)

Transition to a new paragraph

c)

Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement

d)

Summarize that evidence

112.

Which source would be the most credible?

a)

A quote from Wikipedia

b)

An article from a news journal

c)

A statement from your neighbor

d)

A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers

113.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

Something you call your little brother

b)

The boat from Finding Nemo

c)

Smashing the other person's argument

d)

Restating your argument

114.

Where does your thesis/claim go?

a)

In the first body paragraph

b)

In the counterclaim

c)

In the introductory paragraph

d)

In the conclusion

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