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12thgrade
Flocabulary - "The Five Paragraph Essay" Quiz
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Where is the thesis stated in a 5-paragraph essay?
in the introduction
in the first body paragraph
in the third body paragraph
in the conclusion
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the body paragraphs?
to restate the thesis
to give support for the thesis
to offer an introduction
to provide a conclusion
- 3. Multiple Choice
In the essay, each body paragraph should have a ________.
thesis
question
topic sentence
conclusion
- 4. Multiple Choice
True or False: The introduction of a five paragraph essay should describe each of your points in great detail.
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
Below is the second paragraph from a five paragraph essay about sloths. Read the paragraph and choose the best topic sentence for it.
Sloths have long claws that let them easily grip tree branches and hang upside down. In fact, sloths' claws make walking on the ground very difficult for them, and they're clumsy on land. Sloths can sleep upside-down for up to 18 hours at a time. Algae grows on sloths' fur, which camouflages the sloths and allows them to blend into the trees. Their diets include tree leaves, shoots and fruit.
Sloths are very humorous creatures.
Sloths use camouflage to avoid predators.
Sloths are well suited for their lives in the rainforest trees.
Sloths can give birth to their young upside down.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Where does the writer restate the thesis in a new way?
in the introduction
in the first body paragraph
in the third body paragraph
in the conclusion
- 7. Multiple Choice
In a five paragraph essay, the ________ is the main idea you're trying to prove.
introduction
title
first body paragraph
thesis
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of these shows the correct order of the parts of a five paragraph essay?
introduction, conclusion, three body paragraphs
three body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion
introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
conclusion, three body paragraphs, introduction
- 9. Multiple Choice
Your thesis is "summer is the best season." Which of these is most likely to be one of your three main points?
Some schools don't have summer vacation.
During the summer months, there are many activities for students to enjoy.
Summer camp can be boring and expensive.
There are four seasons in a year.
- 10. Multiple Choice
True or False: In the conclusion, you should restate your thesis word for word.
True
False
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