Essay Essentials
Essay Essentials 2
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Grammar
Grammar 2
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a series of paragraphs about one central idea is a ___
What is an essay.
100
In an essay, the _______ is a final paragraph that rephrases the thesis statement and summarizes the main points of the essay.
What is the conclusion.
100
To evaluate an ________ source: determine whether the author is an expert in the subject, determine whether the author shows any bias, and check to see whether the information is current.
What is an Internet source.
100
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? a. An early frost damaged the citrus crops, consequently, the price of oranges and grapefruit will be higher this fall. b. An early frost damaged the citrus crops, consequently; the price of oranges and grapefruit will be higher this fall. c. An early frost damaged the citrus crops; consequently, the price of oranges and grapefruit will be higher this fall. d. An early frost damaged the citrus crops consequently the price of oranges and grapefruit will be higher this fall.
What is . c. An early frost damaged the citrus crops; consequently, the price of oranges and grapefruit will be higher this fall.
100
The Historical Society puts on __________ annual fund-raising event in October.
What is its.
200
The structure of an essay includes ___, ____, and _____.
What is an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
200
During the __________ step of the writing process, a writer proofreads and makes changes to errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics.
What is the editing step.
200
Using someone else’s words or ideas without giving that person credit is called _____.
What is plagiarism.
200
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below. [The outdoor patio in the café is open daily for lunch unless it rains. ]
What is unless.
200
Pronoun: Katlyn and __________ play on the same soccer team.
What is I.
300
The __________statement introduces the topic of the essay and establishes the controlling idea or argument of the paper.
What is the thesis.
300
When checking for ______, a writer ensures that all supporting sentences relate to the main idea.
What is unity.
300
When ______________ and citing information from a source, a writer should use his/her own words to present someone’s ideas in the same length as the original.
What is paraphrasing.
300
Correct the following sentence: Do the gift shop stay open late on Saturday?
What is "Does the gift shop stay open late on Saturday?"
300
Pronoun: One of the cars on the lot is missing __________ hubcaps.
What is its.
400
In an essay, the __________ sentence in each body paragraph should support the thesis statement.
What is the topic sentence.
400
When checking for _____________, a writer verifies that the ideas flow smoothly and logically.
What is coherence.
400
While a direct quotation uses quotation marks and presents an author’s words exactly, an ___________ quotation keeps the author’s meaning but is not set off by quotation marks.
What is an indirect quotation.
400
Fill in the correct verb form: Have you (to write) your narrative essay yet?
What is written.
400
Pronoun: Someone has left __________ cell phone in my car.
What is his or her.
500
Typically, the thesis statement is the _________ sentence in the introductory paragraph.
What is the last sentence.
500
Identify the problem in the thesis statement below. . In this essay, I will discuss the chief causes of last month’s train accident.
What is the thesis makes an announcement
500
Which of the following sentences documents a quoted source by Frank W. Cawood correctly? a. “A powerful antioxidant in green tea appears to interfere with your body’s allergy response before it even starts,” (Frank 7). b. “A powerful antioxidant in green tea appears to interfere with your body’s allergy response before it even starts.” (Cawood, Frank W. 7). c. “A powerful antioxidant in green tea appears to interfere with your body’s allergy response before it even starts” (Cawood 7). d. “A powerful antioxidant in green tea appears to interfere with your body’s allergy response before it even starts.” (Cawood, 7).
What is c. “A powerful antioxidant in green tea appears to interfere with your body’s allergy response before it even starts” (Cawood 7).
500
Correct the verb form in this sentence. It [be raining] steadily for three days.
What is "It has been raining steadily for three days."
500
Identify the error: Tricia is worried about Ward, he has been working too hard lately.
What is a comma splice.
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