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TCAP Writing Review Info Essay

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where should the introduction paragraph go in your essay?

a)

end

b)

middle

c)

beginning

d)

in the trashcan

2.

How will you get your reader interested in your essay?

a)

sub-topic sentence(s)

b)

the hook

c)

topic sentence

d)

give them $100

3.

What sentence let's the reader know what you are writing about?

a)

detail

b)

sub-topic sentence(s)

c)

the hook

d)

thesis

4.
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
a)
Conclusion
b)
Body Paragraphs
c)
Introduction
d)
Exposition
5.
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
a)
Introduction
b)
Thesis Statement
c)
Purple Elephant
d)
Conclusion
6.
What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?
a)
Body Paragraphs
b)
Conclusion
c)
Introduction
d)
Topic Sentence
7.
Each body paragraph needs a...
a)
Topic Sentence 
b)
Thesis Statement
8.
Which paragraphs should include the most information?
a)
Introduction
b)
Body Paragraph
c)
Conclusion
d)
They should all be the same.
9.
How do you separate paragraphs?
a)
A space
b)
An indent
c)
You don't separate paragraphs.
d)
There is only supposed to be one paragraph.
10.
A hook is sentence that catches the readers attention.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
A thesis statement is...
a)
A sentence that states what will be explained in the essay.
b)
A statement that catches the readers attention.
c)
Introduces the conclusion.
d)
Concludes the essay.
12.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Barbie Dolls
a)
The Barbie Doll my daughter plays with is just like the one I used to have.
b)
Like all toys, Barbie Dolls have changed to encompass all members of society including African Americans, female military officers, and disabilities.
c)
Children are less likely to play with Barbie Dolls these days because they would rather interact with technology. 
13.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Successful business people
a)
A successful business person is always busy.
b)
Having your picture on the front page of the newspaper indicated success.
c)
These days, to be successful in business, you need to work hard, establish your career goals, and have good timing.
14.
Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Reality television
a)
Reality television is believed to be the wave of the future, but I believe it will soon be waving goodbye. 
b)
It is possible to watch a Reality Television program every night of the week if you have cable.
c)
The onslaught of Reality Television feeds some base human instincts:curiosity, competitiveness, and jealousy.
15.
Which of the following is NOT considered a way to write a successful hook?
a)

Did you know that over 75% of the human body is made up of water? (question)

b)

Over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year. (fact)

c)

"The war was about to begin, and we didn't even know it." (quote)

d)
If you want to know more about school uniforms, then read this.
16.

What are the three parts of an introduction? (In the correct order)

a)

1.Thesis

2.Hook

3.Specific Statement

b)

Thesis

Specific Statement

Hook

c)

1.Transition

2.Specific Statement

3.Hook

d)

1.Hook

  1. 2. Book or Background Information

3.Thesis

17.

What are the parts of a body paragraph? (In the correct order)

a)

1.Topic sentence (related to the thesis)

2.Cited Text Evidence

  1. 3. Explain why you chose that evidence.

b)

1.Explain text evidence

2.Topic sentence

3.Cited Text Evidence

c)

1.Cited Text Evidence

2.Topic sentence

3.Explain text evidence

d)

1.Topic sentence

2.Explain text evidence

3.Cited Text Evidence