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Essay Writing Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How long will you have to complete the writing test?

a)

Up to 4 hours

b)

Up to 3 hours

c)

Up to 2 hours

d)

Up to 1 hour

2.

Are you expected to make a planning sheet before you write the essay?

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

Will I be personally insulted if you finish your essay quickly and then take a nap?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

Whats an expository essay?

a)

An essay where you explain, inform, or teach about a subject.

b)

An essay where you argue a point.

c)

An essay that tells a story.

d)

An essay that describes a process.

5.

What is an argumentative essay?

a)

An essay where you pick a side and argue why it is correct and the other side is wrong.

b)

An essay that explains a concept.

c)

An essay that narrates a story.

d)

An essay that describes a place.

6.

What is the first step in the essay writing process?

a)

Read the prompt.

b)

Write the thesis statement.

c)

Draft the essay.

d)

Edit the essay.

7.

What is a thesis statement?

a)

A sentence or two that states what your essay is focused on and the reasons you will use to support it.

b)

A question that guides your essay.

c)

A summary of your essay.

d)

A list of sources for your essay.

8.

What is a counter argument paragraph?

a)

A paragraph which states what the other side believes and shows why this is still not a good enough argument.

b)

A paragraph that supports your thesis.

c)

A paragraph that introduces your topic.

d)

A paragraph that concludes your essay.

9.

Should you take all of your quotes from just one of the sources?

a)

No

b)

Yes

10.

Does the state consider this evidence citation appropriate? According to Source 2, it states how “Face recognition technology has become increasingly dangerous”.

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

What does it mean to attack the topic?

a)

Show the audience why they should care and this topic should matter to them.

b)

Criticize the topic.

c)

Ignore the topic.

d)

Agree with the topic.