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Discursive Essay introductions

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Part A, Task 1: How many sentences are in each sample introduction paragraph?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

"While some people believe governments should be responsible for improving the health of their nation, others believe it is up to the individual."


What is the purpose of this sentence in Sample A?

a)

Grabbing the reader's attention

b)

The thesis Statement

c)

Move towards specific information

d)

Give background details

3.

"This essay will examine both sides of the argument."


What is the purpose of this sentence is Sample A?

a)

Overview

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Topic Sentence

d)

Background information

4.

"It is often argued that the State should take the responsibility of ensuring a healthy lifestyle of its citizens."


What is the purpose of this sentence in Sample B?

a)

Grabbing the reader's attention

b)

The thesis Statement

c)

Move towards specific information

d)

Give background details

5.

In Sample B which sentence is the Thesis Statement?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

6.

"However, others believe that the ones lie on the person to lead a healthy, stress-free life."


What is the purpose of this sentence in Sample B?

a)

Grabbing the reader's attention

b)

The thesis statement

c)

Move towards specific information

d)

Give background details

7.

What is the purpose of the first sentence is Sample C?

4 lines
8.

"Some people believe that it is government’s responsibility to ensure that their citizens stay healthy, while others argue that it is the responsibility of concerned individual."


What is the purpose of this sentence in Sample C?

a)

Grabbing the reader's attention

b)

The thesis statement

c)

Move towards specific information

d)

Give background details

9.

The thesis statement in Sample C is. . .

(type the answer)

(a)  

10.

What is the order of the sentences in the image?


(just type the letters, no spaces)

(a)  

11.

Part B: Introduction 1

Type the 3 words that should go in the blanks in the correct order (with a space)


WORD BANK: and, while, that

(a)  

12.

Part B: Introduction 2

Type the 2 words that should go in the blanks in the correct order


WORD BANK: both, however

(a)  

13.

Part B: Introduction 3

Type the 4 words that should go in the blanks in the correct order.


WORD BANK: but (2x), while, whether

(a)