Essay Structure
The name of the first paragraph of an essay
The introduction / introductory paragraph
The past simple form of the verb bind
Bound
A word that is NOT a synonym for problem
a) quandary
b) panacea
c) predicament
Panacea
Name two transition words or phrases you can use to start a conclusion.
'in conclusion, to sum up, finally, to conclude'
Correct the mistake:
The results of the experiment shows a clear trend.
The results of the experiment SHOW a clear trend.
True or false: A topic sentence comes at the end of each paragraph.
False.
Explain the difference between its and it's
its is a possessive pronoun and it's is a contraction of it is?
The noun form of the verb provide
Provision
A word that shows contrast
a) whereas
b) moreover
c) similarly
Whereas
Correct the mistake:
On one hand, scientists think the project will...
'on THE one hand...'
The type of essay that requires you to examine the similarities and differences between two subjects
A compare and contrast essay
Change this sentence to the present perfect:
The professor teaches courses on economics.
The professor has taught courses on economics.
A word that is NOT a synonym for impact
a) ramification
b) effect
c) circumvention
Circumvention
Name two phrases you can use instead of for example.
for instance, such as, namely, like, to illustrate
Correct the mistake:
Many people were effected...
'Many people were AFFECTED...'
The last sentence of an introduction paragraph and restated in the conclusion.
The thesis statement.
Change this sentence to the passive voice:
The researcher conducted the experiment.
The experiment was conducted by the researcher.
Explain the difference between interested and interesting.
interested describes a person feeling interest, and interesting describes something that causes interest
Create an example sentence that correctly uses a transition word or phrase to add information.
Furthermore/additionally/moreover, studies show that exercise can improve mental health.
Correct the mistake:
The theory was accepted, it received some criticism.
The theory was accepted, BUT it received some criticism. / ALTHOUGH the theory was accepted, it received some criticism.
Name two things the last sentence of a conclusion paragraph should do.
Restate the thesis statement / summarise the key points of the body paragraphs / offer a final thought / make a call to action / leave a thought-provoking question / suggest further research.
Change this sentence to reported speech:
John Adams: "Further research is needed."
John Adams said / suggested / told me / commented / declared that further research was needed.
Define the verb analyse and come up with an example sentence using the word.
Analyse means to study or examine something in detail.
Possible example: This essay will analyse the impact of social media on teenagers.
Give two reasons why transition phrases are important in academic writing.
One, they help to show connections between ideas / two, improve the flow of the essay.
Correct the mistake related to level of formality:
Researchers say it is a big deal.
Researchers CLAIM it is SIGNIFICANT.
Researchers ARGUE it is IMPORTANT.