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3104 Essay Writing Comprehension Test

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Common options for hooks in essay writing are:

a)

Appositive Phrase, Restrictive Clause, Non-restrictive Clause, Cohesive Devices

b)

Introduction, Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Thesis Statement

c)

Statistic, Quote, Anecdotal, Question, Statement

2.

The topic of the essay should not appear in the hook because the purpose of the hook is to create suspense and urge the reader want to continue reading.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Sentence that states the main idea of a writing assignment and helps control the ideas within the paper. It often reflects an opinion or judgement. It appears at the end of the introduction.

a)

Non-restrictive adjective Clause

b)

Appositive Phrase

c)

Thesis Statement

4.

All APA reference list entries contain four main components: author, date, title, and source.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The structure for the conclusion paragraph in an essay is:

a)

Transition Sentence

Supporting Details

Conclusion Sentence

b)

Hook

Topic Sentence

Facts

Thesis Statement

c)

Topic Sentence

Facts

Conclusion Sentence

Thesis Statement

d)

Rephrased Thesis Statement

Rephrased Argument 1

Rephrased Arguments 2

Rephrased Argument 3

Overall Conclusion Sentence

6.

Identify the essay structure below:

a)

Introduction

body Paragraphs

Conclusion

References

b)

Topic Sentence

Supporting Details

Conclusion Sentence

c)

Hook

Transition Sentence

Facts

Thesis Statement

7.

Identify the correct structure for a body paragraph.

a)

Rephrased Thesis Statement

Supporting Details

Conclusion Sentence

b)

Hook

Transition Sentence

Supporting Details

Thesis Statement

c)

Topic Sentence

Supporting Details

Conclusion Sentence

8.

The arguments chosen to be developed in an essay should appear in the same order you mention them in your thesis statement.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The supporting details in an essay are equivalent to the arguments.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Write the structure for an introduction paragraph in an essay

a)
Hook, Transition Sentence, Supporting Details, Thesis Statement
b)

Topic Sentence

Facts

Thesis Statement

c)

Introduction

Facts

Supporting Details

Conclusion