Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
Suggestions for you
126 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple Choice
The order of paragraphs in an essay is...
introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion
thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)
- 2. Multiple Choice
The main idea of your essay is called
hook
thesis
topic sentence
conclusion
- 3. Multiple Choice
Another name for thesis is...
main point
argument
claim
all of the above
- 4. Multiple Choice
Each body paragraph should include
a hook
a thesis
details, examples, and explanations
no more than three sentences
- 5. Multiple Choice
Your conclusion should contain
a restating of your thesis
a brief summary of your main ideas
a thought-provoking questions or a call to action
all of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
Where would you find this sentence?
"These days, it is easy to find males and females studying together in college."
Conclusion
Body
Introduction
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where would you use the phrase "To begin with..."
Conclusion
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
- 8. Multiple Choice
"For instance, ..." is another way of saying "For example, ..."
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which is a correct way to state your opinion?
A) "In my opinion..."
B) "I strongly believe that..."
C) "I really feel that..."
A
B
C
A, B and C
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which punctuation comes after "For example" ?
. (full stop)
, (comma)
' (apostrophe)
? (question mark)
- 11. Multiple Choice
What kind of a sentence is this?
"Nowadays, many people are talking about the traffic situation in Abu Dhabi".
General statement
Exposing two sides
Conclusion
Reason
- 12. Multiple Choice
Where would you find this sentence?
"These days, it is easy to find males and females studying together in college."
Conclusion
Body
Introduction
- 13. Multiple Choice
Where would you use the phrase "To begin with..."
Conclusion
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
- 14. Multiple Choice
"For instance, ..." is another way of saying "For example, ..."
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
At least how many arguments (reasons) should you try to write in a strong opinion essay?
2
3
4
5
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which is a correct way to state your opinion?
A) "In my opinion..."
B) "I strongly believe that..."
C) "I really feel that..."
A
B
C
A, B and C
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT correct?
A) First of all,
B) In the first place,
C) My firstly reason is
D) Firstly,
A
B
C
D
- 18. Multiple Choice
What should you write after "My first reason is ..."
that + full sentence reason
nothing + short reason
short reason
that + short reason
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the correct way to list your reasons in the introduction? (structure + punctuation)
...because (A) , (B) , (c) .
...because (A) . (B) . (c) .
...because (A) , (B) , and (C) .
...because (A) and (B) and (C).
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which punctuation comes after "For example" ?
. (full stop)
, (comma)
' (apostrophe)
? (question mark)
- 21. Multiple Choice
When would you use "Last but not least..."
Body 1
Body 2
Body 3
Conclusion
- 22. Multiple Choice
Where would you use "Finally, ..."
Body 1
Body 2
Body 3
Conclusion
- 23. Multiple Choice
Is this a general statement?
"Some people believe this has improved our lives, while others disagree."
Yes
No
- 24. Multiple Choice
Where do you give your opinion? (Choose all that apply)
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
Body 3
Conclusion
- 25. Multiple Choice
When you re-state your opinion in the conclusion, you use...
same ideas and same words as in the introduction
same ideas but different words as in the introduction
different ideas and different words as in the introduction
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a general statement opener?
A) In today's world, ...
B) These days, ...
C) In a modern society,...
D) There are many reasons why...
A
B
C
D
- 27. Multiple Choice
True or False?
You can show that there are two sides to an issue by using a question such as:
"Is this acceptable?"
True
False
- 28. Multiple Choice
What goes into the body of your essay?
Reasons only
Reasons + examples + details
Opinion
Final statement
- 29. Multiple Choice
For each reason in the body of your essay, you should have...
a new paragraph
a comma
two examples or more
a question
- 30. Multiple Choice
How do you show that you have started a new paragraph?
Put a full stop at the beginning of a line.
Put a full stop at the end of a line.
Skip a line before you make the next paragraph.
It doesn't matter; everything can be written together.
- 31. Multiple Choice
The most important sentence in your essay is the _____.
last sentence
first sentence
thesis sentence
counterclaim
- 32. Multiple Choice
How many points do you make in an essay?
1
3
2
as many as you want
- 33. Multiple Choice
The counterclaim is placed at the beginning of the _____.
last paragraph
second paragraph
first paragraph
fourth paragraph
- 34. Multiple Choice
As you read through sources for an essay, you highlight ________.
anything that sounds interesting
sentences that match your opinion
only the first sentence of each paragraph
everything because you might need all of the information
- 35. Multiple Choice
As you read through sources for an essay, you underline ______.
a sentence containing good information for the counterclaim
the title of the source
the last sentence of each paragraph
each time there are quotation marks
- 36. Multiple Choice
The minimum number of total highlights from ALL sources is:
2
10
4
6
- 37. Multiple Choice
When is it acceptable to use "I" in an academic essay?
Whenever it feels right
Only in the introduction
It depends on the topic.
Never
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a good transition for the third paragraph (your second point)?
In the end,
In addition,
On the other hand,
Finally,
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a good transition for the beginning of the fourth paragraph? (This is where you place your counterclaim.)
Although some people believe
Finally,
In the final analysis,
Another
- 40. Multiple Choice
When should you cite your sources?
Never. It's not important.
At the end of the essay
Any time you insert evidence
Only in the first paragraph
- 41. Multiple Choice
What is a topic sentence?
It is the same as a thesis and contains all of your points.
It is the first sentence in the essay.
It is the last sentence of the essay and should contain evidence.
It begins each body paragraph and each topic sentence explains the point of that paragraph.
- 42. Multiple Choice
The FSA grading rubric contains how many main categories? (Hint - they are Organization (how it looks), Evidence/Elaboration (evidence + your opinion), and Grammar (capitals and periods).
3
6
8
10
- 43. Multiple Choice
The FSA essay is what % of the FSA Reading score?
10
25
50
75
- 44. Multiple Choice
What do we call placing evidence between your comments and opinions?
a treat
placing
Nothing. Evidence is not needed.
sandwiching
- 45. Multiple Choice
What happens to your score if you do not provide an ending paragraph?
Nothing.
Your score does down.
Your score goes up.
Your score triples.
- 46. Multiple Choice
How many paragraphs are in an academic essay?
7
4
5
3
- 47. Multiple Choice
If three sources are provided, how many sources need to be cited in your essay?
It depends on the topic.
1
2
3
- 48. Multiple Choice
When writing an argumentative essay, when is it acceptable to take both sides the entire time?
Always
Never
It depends on the topic.
It depends on the day.
- 49. Multiple Choice
How many pieces of evidence do you need for the counterclaim?
It depends on the topic.
1
2
Probably none because you shouldn't mention the other side.
- 50. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to "sort your evidence" on your planning sheet before you begin typing?
It's just a meaningless phrase that old people use.
You should match your highlights to your three points.
It is the way to write a conclusion.
No one knows and no one ever will.
- 51. Multiple Choice
An essay starts with
an introduction
giving examples
stating your name
a conclusion
- 52. Multiple Choice
Each paragraph must have a
sentence
reason
conclusion
topic sentence
- 53. Multiple Choice
Choose the best topic sentence for an essay about
My favorite restaurant
Hallo, my name is Fatima
People like to eat go to restaurants..
There are many restaurants to dine at in Dubai Mall.
The best restaurant to go for a meal is Fine Eating.
- 54. Multiple Choice
Which transition shows contrast?
in addition
however
furthermore
for example
- 55. Multiple Choice
Which transition shows examples to follow?
however
in addition
furthermore
for example
- 56. Multiple Choice
Which transition shows cause?
In addition
Furthermore
As a result
On the other hand
- 57. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
there are many reasons why people go to the beach
their are many reasons why peple go to the Beach
Their are many reason why people go to the beach.
There are many reasons why people go to the beach.
- 58. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence
however , I and my sister did not like igoing there.
However, my sister and I did not like going there.
However, I and my sister did not like going there.
However, i and my sister did not like going their.
- 59. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
In summer i like visiting my grandparents' house.
In Summer I like visit my grandparent's house
In Summer, I like visiting my grandparents's house.
In summer, I like visiting my grandparents' house.
- 60. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
It was wonderful to see the Burj Khalifa for the first time it is an amazed place.
it was wonderful to see the burj khalifa for the first time It is an amazing place
It was wonderfull to see the Burj Khalifa for the first time as it is an amazed place.
It was wonderful to see the Burj Khalifa for the first time as it is an amazing place.
- 61. Multiple Choice
Choose the best conclusion.
The Big Eat restaurant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reasons given.
The Big Eat restutrant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reasons given
The Big Eat restaurant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reason given.
the big eat restaurant is worthwhile visiting because of all the reasons given.
- 62. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
I like eating pizza made of meat and chicken.
I like eating pizza made from meat and chicken.
I like eating pizza made with meat and chicken.
i like eating pizza made by meat and chicken.
- 63. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence
My pen is made from plastic.
My pen is made of plastic.
My pen is made with plastic.
My pen is made by plastic.
- 64. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
A chocolate cake made with Nutella and flour is the best.
A chocolate cake made of Nutella and flour is the best.
A chocolate cake made from Nutella and flour is the best.
A chocolate cake made in Nutella and flour is the best.
- 65. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
The book was written by the author.
The book was written by the other
The book was wrote by the auther.
The book are written by the author.
- 66. Multiple Choice
What is an argumentative essay?
A. A three paragraph essay that talks about a certain issue
B. A 5 paragraph essay where you give your stand on an issue and give reasons to support your opinion.
C. An essay where you give information
D. An essay that explains a certain issue
- 67. Multiple Choice
You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT
A. logical reasoning
B. relevant evidence
C. supporting ideas
D. bias opinions
- 68. Multiple Choice
In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the thesis statement?
A. Introduction
B. Body Paragraphs
C. Rebuttal
D. Conclusion
- 69. Multiple Choice
What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?
Thesis Statement
Hook
Counterargument
Rebuttal
- 70. Multiple Choice
It is the part where all the reasons or explanations to answer the questions of the introduction will be exposed.
A. Conclusion
B. Body Paragraphs
C. Thesis
D. Introduction
- 71. Multiple Choice
Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?
A. first paragraph
B. anywhere in the essay
C. last paragraph
D. the first sentence of every paragraph
- 72. Multiple Choice
There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
A. Thesis, Lead, Hook
B. Introduction, Body (3 paragraphs), Conclusion.
C. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
D. Lead, Body, Rebuttal
- 73. Multiple Choice
Which of these transitions would you use when you address the counterargument?
A.However
B. Also
C. Similarly
D. In conclusions
- 74. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
A. To persuade the reader
B. To entertain the reader
C. To tell an interesting story
D. To give information about a topic
- 75. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?
A. Hook
B. Background information
C. Claim
D. Evidence
- 76. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the introduction of an essay? (Define)the first paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis statements.the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
- 77. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the grabber/hook of an essay? (Define)examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes topic sentences for body paragraphs.a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
- 78. Multiple Choice
What does the thesis statement include?
Your claim and highlights your 3 reasons
Your claim and highlights 2 reasons
Your claim and highlights 3 reasons with evidence
Your claim with no reasons
- 79. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the thesis statement?
Gives you a map of your essay.
Will tell inform the reader what one can find in the body paragraph.
Provides the claim and reasons.
All of the above
- 80. Multiple Choice
What is a thesis statement?
Sentence that answers the prompt, explains the claim, and the provides the reasons that support your claim.
Sentence that gets the reader's attention.
Sentence that is the first sentence of a paragraph, it provides the subject of the paragraph.
Sentence that provides a specific detail or example.
- 81. Multiple Choice
Where should the thesis statement appear?
at the end ofthe first paragraph
at the beginning of the last paragraph
anywhere in the paper
at the beginning of the first paragraph
- 82. Multiple Choice
Which word should you not use in your thesis statement?
I
yes
no
All of the above
- 83. Multiple Choice
One type of hook you can use for writing is called an anecdote. What is the definition of anecdote?
A short explanation of the topic
A short story or scene
A striking fact or statistic
A question that has a yes or no answer.
- 84. Multiple Choice
What type of hook is this?
I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face.
Question
Thesis
Specific Details
Personal Anecdote
- 85. Multiple Choice
Which type of hook is this?
John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement."
Question
Anecdote
Quote
Interesting Fact
- 86. Multiple ChoiceThere are three distinct parts of an introduction paragraph. What order should those three parts be in...?Hook, Thesis Statement, Preview of Three PointsHook, Thesis Statement, ClaimHook, Background Information, Thesis StatementBackground Information, Thesis Statement, Claim
- 87. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a body paragraph?
Introduce your paper
To provide evidence and analysis to support your thesis
To convince your reader that your evidence is real
None of the above
- 88. Multiple Choice
What does a body paragraph include?
topic sentence, example, and analysis/explanation.
topic sentence, thesis, and summary
hook and thesis
topic sentence, example, and summary
- 89. Multiple Choice
What comes after your sentence on evidence?
Evidence
Explanation
Conclusion
Topic Sentence
- 90. Multiple Choice
A claim is...
A figurative language device
The direct quote from the text
The main character mentioned in the paragraph
What you are trying to prove
- 91. Multiple Choice
MLA stands for
Modern Language Association
Mental Liability Alternatives
Modern Laboratory Answers
Max Loves Anna
- 92. Multiple Choice
What do you include in an in-text citation?
author's last name and page number
book title and page number
author's last name and book title
author's first and last name
- 93. Multiple Choice
You put your in-text citation inside of...
"quotation marks"
(parentheses)
[brackets]
$dollar signs$
- 94. Multiple Choice
Which of these in-text citations is formatted correctly?
(Roth 179)
(Oats, 35)
"To Kill a Mockingbird 23"
[Romeo and Juliet 125]
- 95. Multiple Choice
Which on of these in-text citations is formatted correctly?
(Cisneros 23)
(Harry Potter 73)
(Donald Trump 45)
(Miller, 4)
- 96. Multiple Choice
Why do we cite our sources?
To get an A on our assignment
To show our reader where we got our information
To use quotation marks
To write our topic sentence
- 97. Multiple Choice
When do you use "quotion marks?"
When you copy a direct quote from the author.
When you write the author's idea but use your own words.
When you write your own idea.
When you aren't sure who wrote it.
- 98. Multiple Choice
When citing a book, what information is included in the parenthesis?
author last name and page number
publication date
chapter title
publisher
- 99. Multiple Choice
Where does the period goes in MLA citation?
in the parenthesis
in the quotation
after the parenthesis
in both quotation and end of parenthesis
- 100. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?talk about the similarities and differences of two subjectsinform or explain a subject to the readertell a storyuse the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details
- 101. Multiple ChoiceA point by point comparison...has one paragraph that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differencesthe first paragraph focuses on one subject while the following focuses on anothereach paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)
- 102. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a comparison?The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe. In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince.In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.
- 103. Multiple ChoiceAlthough, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yetListed above are transition words for comparing two thingsListed above are transition words for contrasting two things
- 104. Multiple Choice
Identify the transition below.
Effective teachers prove creative, organized, and fun; however, ineffective teachers seem uninspired, disorganized, and boring.
effective
disorganized
however
organized
- 105. Multiple Choice
What is a Cause and Effect essay?
To analyze and present the factors leading to something happening
To analyze the reasons why a situation or event occurs and the outcomes that are involved as a result.
- 106. Multiple Choice
In your introduction make sure to include ...
(Tick 3 answers)
Your Point
The Example
Thesis Statement
The Topic
Conclusion
- 107. Multiple Choice
What is the first key point to write the conclusion?
Restate the topic sentences
Restate the main idea
Restate the thesis statement
- 108. Multiple Choice
What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?
The teacher smiles
The student doing badly on the test
The student doing very well on the test
- 109. Multiple Choice
What is the CAUSE of your garden growing?
Good luck
Your singing
Cold weather
You watering it every day
- 110. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
to persuade the reader
to tell an interesting story
to entertain the reader
to give information about a topic
- 111. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
to persuade the reader
to tell an interesting story
to entertain the reader
to give information about a topic
- 112. Multiple Choice
Which quote support the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?
"Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as well."
"Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."
"Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."
"Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."
- 113. Multiple Choice
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?
"In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."
"Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school."
'When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."
"School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."
- 114. Multiple Choice
What two paragraphs in your essay should look similar?
Body and Conclusion
Body and Introduction
Introduction and Conclusion
Body Paragraph 1 and Body Paragraph 2
- 115. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first step in writing a reaction-response essay?SELECTING YOUR MAIN IDEA (THESIS)EXPLORE MY THOUGHTS AND IMPRESSIONSORGANIZE THE SUPPORTING STRUCTUREANALYZE THE TEXT
- 116. Multiple Choice
What do you do in the Introduction of a reaction-response essay? (Select three.)
Identify author, title, date and main idea/thesis of text.
Provide a brief but accurate summary of the article.
Paraphrase or quote lines from the article.
Provide your thesis statement.
- 117. Multiple ChoiceWhat does writing a reaction-response essay allow us to practice? (You may check more than one.)Critical readingCreativityCritical thinking
- 118. Multiple Choice
You can write this idea for the response essay.
The relation between the text and your experience.
The relation between the text and any course.
How the text increases your knowledge and changes your perspective.
All of the above.
- 119. Multiple Choice
You don't need to do this to write a response essay.
read the texts carefully
give evaluation and summary of the text
write a journal
express opinion and analysis
- 120. Multiple Choice
Which is a form of verbal communication?
A letter
Facial expressions
Hand gestures
- 121. Multiple Choice
Which is a form of nonverbal communication?
Telegram
Appearance
Phone call
- 122. Multiple Choice
It is an essay that teaches important facts and presents exhaustive information on a topic.
Expository essay
Narrative essay
Descriptive essay
Argumentative essay
- 123. Multiple Choice
This essay uses descriptive language to tell the beginning, middle, and end of an event.
Expository essay
Descriptive essay
Narrative essay
Argumentative essay
- 124. Multiple Choice
This essay encourages the author’s ability to create a written account of a particular experience by appealing to the reader’s senses: sight, sound, touch, smell and taste.
Expository essay
Descriptive essay
Narrative essay
Argumentative essay
- 125. Multiple Choice
In an argumentative essay, it states your position on an issue.
Hook
Thesis
Counterargument
Evidences
- 126. Multiple Choice
This is the first step of the essay writing process where you generate as many ideas as possible.
Brainstorming
Drafting
Revising
Proofreading
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags