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Parts of Writing

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

Please read the following definition and select the correct word

(请阅读以下定义并选择正确的单词):

The way in which something (a sentence, paragraph, essay...) is arranged or set out.

a)

content

b)

format

c)

edit

d)

summarize

2.

The first sentence in your paragraph is the:

a)

Topic Sentence

b)

Supporting Sentence

c)

Best Sentences

d)

Conclusion Sentence

3.

What is an argument?

a)

a type of writing in which an author tries to persuade readers to think or do something specific

b)

a type of writing in which an author tells a story about himself/herself

c)

a type of writing in which an author does a lot of researching to inform the readers

d)

a type of writing that is written in a different point of view

4.

What are the three types of writing?

a)

Narrative, Stories and Fantasy

b)

Reading, Writing and Math

c)

Narrative, Dialogue and Spelling

d)

Narrative, Opinion and Informational

5.

We call this paragraph format the:

a)

hot dog format

b)

pizza format

c)

hamburger format

d)

hot pot format

6.

What is the hook?

a)

The facts or details that back up a main idea, theme, or thesis

b)

The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention

c)

what the text is mostly about

7.

What is the body of a piece of writing?

a)

the paragraphs that make up the main message

b)

what the text is mostly about

c)

question you have to answer in paragraph or essay

8.

What is an introduction?

a)

question you have to answer in paragraph or essay

b)

the paragraphs that make up the main message

c)

opening of a conventional essay, composition, or report

9.

What is the conclusion of a piece of writing?

a)

The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention

b)

A summary based on evidence or facts

c)

The facts or details that back up a main idea, theme, or thesis.

10.

What is supporting evidence?

a)

The facts or details that back up a main idea, theme, or thesis.

b)

opening of a conventional essay, composition, or report

c)

Phrases that signal a change from one idea to another. ex: first, second, finally, and then....

11.

What are transition words?

a)

A summary based on evidence or facts

b)

The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention

c)

Phrases that signal a change from one idea to another. ex: first, second, finally, and then...

12.

The end mark at the end of a sentence in writing, is called______________.

a)

a dot

b)

a decimal

c)

a period or punctuation mark

d)

a comma

13.

What is a thesis statement?

a)

A sentence that states the main idea of an essay

b)

A question that needs to be answered

c)

A list of all the topics covered in the essay

d)

A summary of the essay

14.

Which part of an essay provides background information?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Introduction

c)

Body

d)

Thesis

15.

What is a topic sentence?

a)

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph

b)

A sentence that concludes an essay

c)

A sentence that introduces a new topic

d)

A sentence that provides evidence

16.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?

a)

To introduce new ideas

b)

To summarize the main points

c)

To provide supporting evidence

d)

To ask questions

17.

Which of the following is an example of a transition word?

a)

However

b)

Mainly

c)

Quickly

d)

Loudly

18.

What is a narrative?

a)

A type of writing that tells a story

b)

A type of writing that provides information

c)

A type of writing that argues a point

d)

A type of writing that describes a process

19.

What is the main purpose of descriptive writing?

a)

To tell a story

b)

To provide information

c)

To create a vivid picture

d)

To argue a point

20.

What is an expository essay?

a)

An essay that explains a concept or idea

b)

An essay that tells a story

c)

An essay that argues a point

d)

An essay that describes a person

21.

What is the role of supporting details in a paragraph?

a)

To introduce the main idea

b)

To provide evidence and examples

c)

To conclude the paragraph

d)

To ask questions

22.

What is a simile?

a)

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

b)

A statement of fact

c)

A type of argument

d)

A type of conclusion

23.

What is the function of a hook in an essay?

a)

To grab the reader's attention

b)

To provide background information

c)

To summarize the essay

d)

To conclude the essay

24.

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

a)

A metaphor is a direct comparison, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as'

b)

A simile is a direct comparison, while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

c)

Both are the same

d)

Neither is a comparison

25.

What is the purpose of a literary analysis?

a)

To interpret and evaluate a piece of literature

b)

To summarize a story

c)

To write a story

d)

To describe a character