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Review: Essay Writing

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sample question: What is a 2 dollar coin called in Canada?

a)

A Loonie

b)

A Pense

c)

A Toonie

d)

A Double

2.

A thesis statement:

a)

is the main argument in your essay

b)

is usually one sentence

c)

tells the reader what the essay is about

d)

all of these answers

3.

Which paragraph(s) should you state the main opinion/argument of your essay?

a)

Introduction

b)

Introduction and conclusion

c)

Every paragraph

d)

Conclusion

4.

How many words do you need to write for your essay on the B2 First/FCE exam?

a)

200-300

b)

120-140

c)

140-190

d)

250-275

5.

It is a good idea to include how many paragraphs in your essay?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

5

d)

7

6.

A conclusion should:

a)

summarize your main ideas

b)

tell the reader they have reached the end of the essay

c)

explain your final point

d)

give examples to support your arguments

7.

The CONTENT of your essay must include:

a)

proper names of places and people

b)

your opinion of the topic, the notes given, and one of your own ideas

c)

ideas you expect the examiner will like

d)

ONLY your main argument/opinion

8.

A topic sentence:

a)

is your main opinion in the essay

b)

is the first sentence in your essay

c)

is written at the end of each paragraph

d)

tells the reader what a single paragraph is about

9.

To write your essay, which sequence (1st, 2nd, 3rd...) should you follow?

a)

brainstorm ideas, make an outline, write your essay, proofread

b)

get ideas, write your essay, make an outline if there is time after

c)

write your topic sentences, make an outline, write your essay, proofread

d)

brainstorm ideas, make an outline, check outline for spelling, write your essay

10.

Do you need to submit an essay outline on the B2 First/FCE exam?

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

Should you plan your essay before you write it?

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

Do you need to include linking expressions in your essay?

a)

Yes

b)

No

13.

Write an example of a linking expression.

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