Question 1

What is the first step in the essay writing process?

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Prewriting

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Editing

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Proofreading

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Revision

Question 2

What should be included in the introduction of an essay?

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Thesis statement

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Topic sentences

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Citations

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Conclusion

Question 3

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an essay?

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To present and support the main ideas or arguments

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To introduce new topics

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To provide a conclusion

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To restate the thesis statement

Question 4

What is the final step in the essay writing process?

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Editing

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Revision

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Prewriting

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Proofreading

Question 5

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarise the main points and restate the thesis

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To provide citations

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To begin the essay

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To introduce new ideas

Question 6

What is a thesis statement in an essay?

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The main point or argument of the essay

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A conclusion statement

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A detailed description of the topic

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A list of sources used in the essay

Question 7

Why is it important to revise and edit your essay before submitting it?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality

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To change the main argument

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To add unnecessary information

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To meet the word count requirement

Question 8

What is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

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To provide detailed evidence

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To reference sources

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To conclude the paragraph

Question 9

What is the definition of plagiarism in essay writing?

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using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit

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citing sources correctly

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changing the font style

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including personal opinions

Question 10

What is the purpose of using transitions in an essay?

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to create smooth connections between ideas and paragraphs

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to skip important details

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to repeat the same information

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to confuse the reader

Question 11

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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to grab the reader's attention and provide background information

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to include personal opinions

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to conclude the essay

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to list the main points

Question 12

What is the PEEL Method?

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Point, Evidence, Explain, Link

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Plan, Explain, Extract, Launch

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Point, Explain, Extract, Link

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Plan, Edit, Extract, Link

Question 13

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?

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Argumentative essay

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Descriptive essay

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Narrative essay

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Comparative essay

Question 14

Which type of essay presents information or explains a process without the writer taking a stance?

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Expository essay

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Narrative essay

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Descriptive essay

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Argumentative essay

Question 15

Which type of essay tells a story, usually from the author's point of view, and includes characters, plot, setting, and dialogue?

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Narrative essay

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Informative essay

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Argumentative essay

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Reflective essay

Question 16

Which type of essay describes a person, place, or thing in detail, using vivid language to paint a picture for the reader?

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Descriptive essay

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Narrative essay

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Analytical essay

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Argumentative essay

Question 17

Explain the PAST technique

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P- Purpose; Why am I writing? What is my goal? A - Audience; Who will read the writing? S - Subject; What is the subject of my writing? What is it asking me to talk about? T – Type; What type of writing should I do?

Question 18

Analyse the following prompt using the PAST technique.

In an essay, explain to new students how certain things are done at your school. Choose three things you think any student should know about your school. Explain how each one works.

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freetext://Purpose: Explain​

Audience: New students​

Subject: Three things at your school​

Type: Expository

Question 19

A prompt can be anything.

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true

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false

Question 20

Explain the basic structure of an essay.

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Introduction: It should grab the reader’s attention and give them a clear idea of what your essay will be about. It also includes the thesis statement. Body: This is where you dive deeper into your topic and present your points. Conclusion: This closes your essay and should summarise the main points of the essay.

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