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Essay structure

Quiz by William Maurice

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?
    To restate the thesis statement
    To conclude the essay
    To grab the reader's attention and provide background information on the topic
    To present evidence and examples
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?
    To present the main idea or argument of the essay
    To conclude the essay
    To summarize the essay
    To provide supporting details
    30s
  • Q3
    Which part of an essay typically includes the writer's main arguments and supporting evidence?
    Body
    Introduction
    Thesis statement
    Conclusion
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?
    To summarize the main points and bring closure to the topic
    To introduce the main arguments
    To provide background information
    To grab the reader's attention
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the recommended number of paragraphs for the body of a standard essay?
    Three
    Five
    One
    Ten
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of topic sentences in each body paragraph of an essay?
    To conclude the paragraph
    To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
    To provide evidence and examples
    To restate the thesis statement
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of transitioning words or phrases in an essay?
    To help connect ideas and improve the flow of the writing
    To confuse the reader
    To introduce new arguments abruptly
    To repeat the same information
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of a hook in the introduction of an essay?
    To restate the thesis statement
    To provide background information on the topic
    To grab the reader's attention and make them want to continue reading
    To summarize the main arguments
    30s
  • Q9
    What should a writer include in the body paragraphs of an essay to support their arguments?
    Personal opinions only
    A summary of the introduction
    Quotes from famous people
    Evidence, examples, and analysis
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the main purpose of the body paragraphs in an essay?
    To list all the references used
    To support the thesis statement with evidence and analysis
    To restate the introduction
    To introduce the main topic
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a common mistake to avoid in essay structure?
    Repeating the same information or arguments
    Using complex vocabulary
    Including too many sources
    Writing a very brief conclusion
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the purpose of using transition words in an essay?
    To provide evidence to support the thesis
    To introduce a new topic
    To improve the flow and coherence of the writing
    To conclude the essay
    30s
  • Q13
    Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement in an essay?
    To guide the reader and provide a focus for the writing
    To summarize the main points
    To list all the sources used
    To introduce the topic briefly
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the function of topic sentences in the body paragraphs of an essay?
    To provide evidence to support the thesis
    To summarize all the points discussed
    To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
    To conclude the paragraph
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?
    To present and develop the main ideas or arguments
    To conclude the essay
    To introduce the topic and grab the reader's attention
    To summarize the main points
    30s

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