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Writing Organization

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your thesis should typically go...

a)

First sentence of first paragraph

b)

First sentence of last paragraph

c)

Last sentence of first paragraph

d)

Last sentence of last paragraph

2.

In 5 paragraph format, your thesis should have...

a)

1 main point that paragraphs will focus on

b)

2 main points that paragraphs will focus on

c)

3 main points that paragraphs will focus on

d)

5 main points that paragraphs will focus on

3.

Your thesis is...

a)

1 main opinion on a topic

b)

The most interesting fact on a topic

c)

3 facts on one topic

d)

3 opinions on one topic

4.

Each paragraph you write should...

a)

Correspond to a point in your thesis

b)

Start with a sentence that outlines the main idea of the paragraph

c)

End with a sentence that connects to your main argument

d)

All of the above

5.

What's wrong with this thesis: "People should jog for physical health benefits, mental health benefits, and social benefits."

a)

Doesn't have 3 separate ideas

b)

Isn't an opinion

c)

"Social benefits" are not provable

d)

Nothing is wrong with it

6.

What's wrong with this thesis: "In this essay, I will explain the economic, financial, and monetary impact of World War II."

a)

All 3 points are too similar

b)

All 3 points are facts and not opinions

c)

All 3 points are false

d)

Nothing is wrong

7.

What occurs in your conclusion paragraph? (2 correct answers)

a)

You rewrite the thesis.

b)

You summarize each point of the thesis and it's evidence.

c)

You end with a sentence explaining the relevance of your thesis.

d)

You summarize the whole paper.

8.

What should your intro begin with?

a)

Introduction of yourself and the class you're taking.

b)

Set the scene of the essay.

c)

Explain why you're qualified to talk about the topic.

d)

An interesting "hook" statement.

9.

What is a topic sentence?

a)

A one sentence intro at the beginning of each paragraph

b)

A sentence in your intro paragraph explaining the topic

c)

Your "call to action" in the conclusion

d)

Any evidence statements in the thesis

10.

When quoting someone, you should...

a)

Drop the quote at any time

b)

Lead into the quote in one sentence and explain its relevance

c)

Never directly quote someone. That is plagiarism.

d)

Never explain a quote after using it.