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Introduction Paragraphs Review

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Thesis statement 
a)
sentence that states what the body paragraph is going to be about
b)
sentence in the introduction paragraph that explains the writer's position and "blueprints" the essay to follow
c)
evidence from the supports the main idea
d)
sentence that restates the writer's position
2.
Which of the four sentences is MOST likely a HOOK?
a)
The ancient Greek storyteller Aesop said, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
b)
Explain how a thoughtful act can benefit those involved.
c)
One enjoyable way to spend time outdoors is hiking because it is good exercise, nature is beautiful, and hikers can meet other people.
d)
Write about someone who has shared wisdom and experience with you. 
3.
Identify the following:
I define success as someone who is creative, confident, and productive. 
a)
Thesis statement
b)
Topic sentence
c)
Specific detail
d)
Elaboration
4.
An introduction paragraph should contain:
a)
Hook, bridge, and thesis statement
b)
Thesis statement, bridge, clincher sentence
c)
Hook, bridge, supporting details
d)
Hook, bridge, clincher sentence
5.
Which of the four sentences would make the best BRIDGE between the following HOOK and THESIS STATEMENT?
Hook: Movies about the future frequently feature flying cars that fill the air above cities and suburbs. 
Thesis: My neighborhood would include a flying taxi service because it's an easier method of transportation, flying cars don't use gas, and they won't cause traffic jams.
a)
If I were designing a neighborhood of the future, some innovative transportation would definitely be a priority. 
b)
If I designed a neighborhood of the future I would include a flying taxi service. 
c)

Many people have different ideas on what they would like to include in their neighborhood such as a park, flying cars, or a car charging station.

d)
Flying cars would probably be safer than regular cars. 
6.

The first sentence of your introduction is...

a)

Hook

b)

Bridge

c)

Thesis

d)

Topic

7.

The second sentence of your introduction is...

a)

Hook

b)

Bridge

c)

Topic

d)

Thesis

8.

The third sentence of your introduction is...

a)

Hook

b)

Bridge

c)

Topic

d)

Thesis

9.

What is the format for a thesis statement?

a)

Hook, Bridge, Thesis

b)

Flip question, answer it, Because, Reason 1,2, and 3

c)

answer it, Because, Reason 1,2, and 3

d)

Because, answer it, reason 1, and 2.

10.

Which part of the introduction is supposed to get the reader's attention?

a)

Hook

b)

Pivot

c)

Thesis

d)

None of the above

11.

What is an introduction paragraph?

a)

The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

b)

The fifth paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

c)

The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

d)

The third paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

12.

What is included in an introduction paragraph?

a)

Hook

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Bridge/Background Information

d)

All of the above

13.

What is a thesis statement?

a)

The first sentence of your introduction paragraph that explains what is going to happen.

b)

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

c)

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that gives a preview of what will be talked about in the essay.

d)

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that give background information.

14.

What is the purpose of the thesis?

a)

Responds fully and completely to an essay prompt.

b)

Makes a clear statement about the claim of the essay.

c)

It should have a bit of each body paragraph planned for the essay.

d)

All of the Above

15.
"An introduction paragraph tells the reader the topic you're going to write about."
a)
true
b)
false
16.
A question hook starts by asking a question that makes the reader think. Which one does that?
a)
Cats are silent hunters, adept at stalking their prey.
b)
As a child, I grew up having a kitten as a pet!
c)
Have you ever wondered what cats do in their free time?
17.
A "quote" type hook starts with a saying and leads into your main idea. What does it need?
a)
question mark
b)
quotation marks
c)
parentheses
18.

In what order should the components of the introduction paragraph be in?

a)

Hook, thesis statement, bridge (supporting sentences)

b)

Hook, bridge (supporting sentences), thesis statement

c)

Thesis statement, hook, bridge (supporting sentences)

d)

Bridge (supporting sentences), hook, thesis statement

19.

What is the bridge of introduction paragraph?

a)

The second sentence in your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

b)

The second sentence in your introduction paragraph that gives background information.

c)

The second sentence in your introduction paragraph that loses the reader's attention.

d)

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that gives background information.

20.

What is a hook?

a)

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

b)

The first sentence of your introduction paragraph that loses the reader's attention.

c)

The first sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention

d)

The first sentence of your conclusion paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

21.

Weeds are disgusting to most but they are important. In these 5 paragraphs there will be important facts about weeds such as, what’s in them, what you could do with them, and cook them too.

What is missing from this introduction paragraph?

a)

Hook

b)

Bridge

c)

Thesis statement

d)

All of the above

22.
What kind of attention-catcher is demonstrated in the following passage? 
“Kelly was often bullied at her public high school because she didn’t wear the brand-name clothing that other students wore. She was teased and called names throughout her junior high years, until her school implemented a uniform policy. Things didn’t change overnight, but throughout the next school year students stopped caring so much about clothes and became more accepting of each other. “
a)
startling fact or statistic
b)
question
c)
anecdote
d)
imaginative scenario
23.
What kind of attention-catcher is demonstrated in the following passage?
“Do you think students should be forced to wear pants when it is over 100 degrees? Of course not.”
a)
startling fact or statistic
b)
question
c)
imaginative scenario
d)
anecdote