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Essay writing

Quiz by Aisha Sule-Otu

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  • Q1
    What is the first step in the essay writing process?
    Prewriting
    Editing
    Proofreading
    Revision
    30s
  • Q2
    What should be included in the introduction of an essay?
    Thesis statement
    Topic sentences
    Citations
    Conclusion
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an essay?
    To introduce new topics
    To provide a conclusion
    To restate the thesis statement
    To present and support the main ideas or arguments
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the final step in the essay writing process?
    Revision
    Prewriting
    Editing
    Proofreading
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
    To provide citations
    To summarise the main points and restate the thesis
    To begin the essay
    To introduce new ideas
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a thesis statement in an essay?
    The main point or argument of the essay
    A conclusion statement
    A detailed description of the topic
    A list of sources used in the essay
    30s
  • Q7
    Why is it important to revise and edit your essay before submitting it?
    To change the main argument
    To add unnecessary information
    To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality
    To meet the word count requirement
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
    To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
    To provide detailed evidence
    To reference sources
    To conclude the paragraph
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the definition of plagiarism in essay writing?
    citing sources correctly
    using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit
    changing the font style
    including personal opinions
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of using transitions in an essay?
    to create smooth connections between ideas and paragraphs
    to skip important details
    to repeat the same information
    to confuse the reader
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?
    to include personal opinions
    to grab the reader's attention and provide background information
    to conclude the essay
    to list the main points
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the PEEL Method?
    Plan, Explain, Extract, Launch
    Point, Explain, Extract, Link
    Point, Evidence, Explain, Link
    Plan, Edit, Extract, Link
    30s
  • Q13
    Which type of essay explores a specific issue, often with the goal of persuading the reader to take a particular action or form a specific opinion?
    Argumentative essay
    Descriptive essay
    Narrative essay
    Comparative essay
    30s
  • Q14
    Which type of essay presents information or explains a process without the writer taking a stance?
    Narrative essay
    Descriptive essay
    Expository essay
    Argumentative essay
    30s
  • Q15
    Which type of essay tells a story, usually from the author's point of view, and includes characters, plot, setting, and dialogue?
    Informative essay
    Narrative essay
    Argumentative essay
    Reflective essay
    30s

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