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Chapter 7: Introductions

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one is NOT a purpose of an introduction?

a)

to show what the essay is about

b)

to show the structure of the essay

c)

to show specific examples

d)

to show your position

2.

What are the features of an effective introduction? (in sequence)

a)

general background > specific focus > structure > thesis

b)

general background > thesis > specific focus > structure

c)

specific focus > structure > thesis > general background

d)

specific focus > thesis > general background > structure

3.

What does "thesis" here mean?

a)

to provide general information

b)

to describe the structure

c)

to give specific examples

d)

to mention the writer's position

4.

What are the strategies to write a thesis statement?

(Tick all the correct answers)

a)

State a position

b)

Refer to a key idea or a factor

c)

Provide general information

d)

Present a purpose of writing

e)

Provide examples

5.

What type of LOGICAL FALLACIES does this represent:

"All eighteen-year-olds have the right to vote because it's legal for them to vote."

a)

Red Herring

b)

False Dichotomy

c)

Circular logic

d)

none of the above

6.

I did very well in the quiz (a)   I had paid my full attention in class before.

7.

Neither Millie (a)   I have a clue about this.

8.

Introductions give the readers the first impression of you as a writer; _____, it is important to make a good impression.

a)

so

b)

therefore

c)

because

d)

however

9.

Which of these phrases is correct?

a)

the dog chewed its bone

b)

the dog chewed it's bone

c)

the dog chewed its' bone

d)

the dog chewed its's bone