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Opinion Essay Writing

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where would you use the phrase "To begin with..."

a)

Conclusion

b)

Introduction

c)

Body 1

d)

Body 2

2.

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

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which punctuation comes after "For example" ?

a)

. (period)

b)

, (comma)

c)

' (apostrophe)

d)

? (question mark)

4.

What is an opinion?

a)

Something that can be proven

b)

The way you think or feel about a topic

5.
What is the purpose of opinion writing?
a)
To tell a story
b)
To give directions and steps on how to do something
c)
To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you
6.
We must introduce the _________ in our topic sentence.
a)
topic
b)
characters
c)
setting
7.
In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________.
a)
story
b)
opinion
c)
name
8.
In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases to connect ____________ to ____________.
a)
opinions; reasons
b)
peanut butter; jelly
c)
title; conclusion
9.
We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together.
a)
organize
b)
color
10.
Begin every body paragraph with...
a)
An introduction
b)
Background information
c)
A memory.
d)
A topic sentence. 
11.
What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?
a)
Ending
b)
Finale
c)
Resolution
d)
Conclusion
12.
What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?
a)
Beginning
b)
Introduction
c)
Hook
d)
Grabber
13.
An Opinion piece should start with...
a)
A strong introduction.
b)
A big finish.
c)
A lot of catchy words.
14.
An opinion essay is written to convince the reader...
a)
My opinion doesn't matter that much. 
b)
My opinion is just like others. 
c)
My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. 
15.
When you write an Opinion Essay, the writer should...
a)
make sure there are a lot of words
b)
dig in the text for examples to prove your opinion
c)
download one from the internet
16.
Which is NOT a transition
a)
To begin,
b)
Additionally,
c)
Declares,
d)
Furthermore,
17.
What is a hook in an essay?
a)
something used for fishing
b)
it grabs the readers attention
c)
it tells what the essay is going to be about 
d)
it ends the essay
18.
Which transition signals the conclusion?
a)
In addition
b)
Similarly
c)
For example
d)
As you can see
19.
Which transition signals explaining
a)
author states
b)
this illustrates
c)
in the same way
d)
in addtion
20.
Which transition signals contrast?
a)
furthermore
b)
for instance
c)
as a result
d)
however
21.
What is the first paragraph in a formal essay called?
a)
Beginning
b)
Grabber
c)
Hook
d)
Introduction
22.
Which is the paragraph where key ideas or claims are developed and explained?
a)
Introduction
b)
Body paragraph
c)
Key paragraph
d)
Conclusion
23.

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

24.

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)

25.

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

26.

The main idea of your essay is called

a)

hook

b)

thesis

c)

topic sentence

d)

conclusion

27.

Each body paragraph should include

a)

a hook

b)

a thesis

c)

details, examples, and explanations

d)

no more than three sentences

28.

A _______________ essay tells a story.

a)

descriptive

b)

narrative

c)

expository

d)

persuasive

29.

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

a)

expository

b)

reflective

c)

descriptive

d)

narrative

30.

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

31.
We get milk and other dairy products from cows.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
32.
Vanilla ice cream tastes better than chocolate ice cream.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
33.
Something someone feels or believes is a(n)
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
34.
A statement that can be proven is a(n)
a)
Opinion
b)
Fact
35.
Libraries are too quiet.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
36.

Baseball is the best game ever played.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

37.

What is an opinion?

a)

Something that can be proven

b)

The way you think or feel about a topic

38.
We must use clear, relevant ___________ to support our opinion.
a)
tips
b)
opinions
c)
reasons
39.
In an opinion essay, one should always use...
a)
examples and reasons
b)
stories from your childhood.
c)
describing words
40.
At the end of the opinion essay, a good writer will...
a)
turn it in.
b)
review for correct spelling, caps, and punctuation.
c)
`reread it without making corrections.
41.
An opinion shares what:
a)
is right
b)
is wrong
c)
what is true
d)
what a person thinks
42.

Which are examples of transitions words?

a)

next, additionally, equally important

b)

never, always, sometimes

c)

apple, orange, banana

d)

how, when, where

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