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Essays & the Writing Process

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The part of the writing process in which you correct your spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
a)
drafting
b)
prewriting
c)
revising
d)
editing
2.
In this step of the writing process, you are writing down all of your ideas and often using a graphic organizer
a)
prewriting
b)
publishing
c)
editing
d)
revising
3.
In this step of the writing process, you are organizing your thoughts into complete sentences, but are not yet worried about spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or word choice.
a)
revising
b)
publishing
c)
drafting
d)
editing
4.

Writers change what their writing looks like during this step of the writing process.

a)

drafting

b)

editing

c)

prewriting

d)

publishing

5.

I would be sure I indented each paragraph during this step of the writing process.

a)

editing

b)

revising

c)

publishing

d)

drafting

6.

I will use a computer or my neatest best penmanship during this stage of the writing process.

a)

prewriting

b)

final copy

c)

editing

d)

revising

7.
What is the 1st step in the writing process?
a)
Drafting
b)
Revising
c)
Pre-writing
d)
Publishing
8.
What is the 2nd step in the writing process?
a)
Drafting
b)
Revising
c)
Editing
d)
Publishing
9.
What is the 3rd step in the writing process?
a)
Sharing
b)
Revising
c)
Editing
d)
Publishing
10.
What is the 4th step in the writing process?
a)
Sharing
b)
Revising
c)
Editing
d)
Drafting
11.
What is the 5th step in the writing process?
a)
Sharing
b)
Publishing
c)
Editing
d)
Drafting
12.
Which step in the writing process requires you to give your paper to another person so he/she can look for mistakes?
a)
Pre-wriitng
b)
Drafting
c)
Editing
d)
Sharing
13.

Your purpose and your ______ will determine how you present your writing.

a)

audience

b)

handwriting

c)

spelling

d)

visuals

14.

Proofreading symbols make ________ easier.

a)

editing

b)

publishing

c)

revising

d)

drafting

15.

At what point during the writing process do you turn your notes into sentences and paragraphs?

a)

editing

b)

publishing

c)

revising

d)

drafting

16.

When do you check for grammatical errors?

a)

drafting

b)

prewriting

c)

editing

d)

publishing

17.

When do you make changes and improvements in your draft?

a)

editing

b)

publishing

c)

drafting

d)

prewriting

18.

The Writing Process is composed of 5 steps

a)

True

b)

False

19.
The Writing process helps us plan out our writing. 
a)
True
b)
False
c)
I don't Know
20.

What tool/practice did I mention would help you find your idea?

a)

Brainstorming/graphic organizer

b)

youtube

c)

google

d)

yahoo

21.

What is the purpose of a "hook"?

a)

To catch fish in the ocean of knowledge

b)

to catch the readers attention

c)

just for hoots

d)

to make your English teacher happy

22.

What is persuasive?

a)

convincing

b)

ignoring

c)

hating

d)

loving

23.

Which paragraph is your lead in?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body

c)

Conclusion

d)

All of the above

24.

What must you remember to do in the conclusion?

a)

Write a hook

b)

Write a specific example

c)

Restate the thesis

d)

End the paper

25.

What is an essay?

a)

Piece of writing about fantasy and magic

b)

A short piece of writing on a particular subject. It has a thesis, body and conclusion

c)

A story about what we find interesting

d)

An argument that we are trying to prove

26.

Do I need a title for my essay?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

Not necessary

27.

What can you write about in an essay?

a)

Write about your dog

b)

Write about your position on something

c)

Write about an argument

d)

Write about almost anything where you can give examples

e)

All of the above

28.

How do you end an essay?

a)

Say that your are done

b)

Include some evidence to prove your thesis

c)

Provide a concluding paragraph

d)

Provide examples to support your ideas

29.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

a)

to draw the reader into the essay

b)

to move to a new idea

c)

to wrap up the essay

d)

to show what the essay will be about

30.

What is an example of a descriptive essay?

a)

A travel article on Thailand

b)

A novel

c)

A story on puppies

d)

An article on how war is wrong

31.

Into how many parts is an essay divided?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

1

32.

Which are the parts of an essay?

a)

Beginning, middle & end

b)

Introduction, Middle & End

c)

Introductory, concluding & middle paragraph

d)

Introductory, body & concluding paragraph

33.

With what food do we associate essays with?

a)

a cookie

b)

a hamburger

c)

chocolate milk

d)

a pizza

34.
What is text evidence?
a)
Answers to a question
b)
The passage in your own words
c)
The words in the passage
d)
The words in the passage you use to show where you got your answer
35.

If your essay does not make sense to you, what should you do?

a)

Ask the teacher for help during a test

b)

Rewrite the entire essay over

c)

Leave it, its perfect the way it is and people will understand

d)

Fix mistakes, reread again until it makes sense

36.

The paragraph in an essay which may restate the thesis statement, give an opinion, predict the future, offer suggestions, and connect the previous paragraphs in a coherent way.

a)

Introduction

b)

Conclusion

37.

The paragraph in an essay which guides the reader on what the essay is going to be written about and how it will be organized

a)

Introduction

b)

Conclusion

38.

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

a)

To summarize the main points

b)

To provide background information

c)

To conclude the essay

d)

To state the thesis and grab the reader's attention

39.

What is the final step in the writing process?

a)

Revising

b)

Editing

c)

Drafting

d)

Publishing

40.

Why is it important to cite sources in an essay?

a)

To show off your research skills

b)

To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original authors

c)

To make the essay longer

d)

To confuse the readers

41.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

a)

To introduce the topic

b)

To summarize the main points

c)

To confuse the readers

d)

To make the essay longer

42.

What is the role of the introductory paragraph in an essay?

a)

To provide examples

b)

To restate the thesis

c)

To guide the reader on the topic and organization

d)

To make the essay more interesting

43.

When should you start the editing process in essay writing?

a)

After drafting

b)

Before prewriting

c)

During publishing

d)

At the beginning of revising

44.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

a)

To summarize the entire essay

b)

To introduce the main idea of the essay

c)

To conclude the essay

d)

To provide examples in the essay

45.

When should you consider adding transitions in your essay?

a)

During drafting

b)

After publishing

c)

Before prewriting

d)

At the beginning of revising

46.

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?

a)

To introduce the main idea

b)

To provide supporting details

c)

To summarize the essay

d)

To start a new topic

47.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

a)

To introduce the main idea of the essay

b)

To summarize the entire essay

c)

To provide examples in the essay

d)

To end the essay and leave the reader with a final thought

48.

What is the importance of using transitions in an essay?

a)

To confuse the readers

b)

To make the essay longer

c)

To help the reader follow the flow of ideas and connect different parts of the essay

d)

To show off your vocabulary skills

49.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

a)

To provide examples in the paragraph

b)

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

c)

To conclude the paragraph

d)

To confuse the readers

50.

What is your teacher's name?

(a)