5 Paragraph Essay
What is the first sentence of a body paragraph called?
A. Topic sentence
B. Hook
C. Thesis
D. Main Point
A. Topic sentence
Which is the correct MLA in-text citation?
A. (Smith, 23)
B. (Smith 23)
C. (23 Smith)
D. (Smith: 23)
B. (Smith 23)
What should you use instead of repeating the same word many times?
A. Synonyms
B. Antonyms
C. Longer sentences
D. New paragraphs
A. Synonyms
What should you use to grab the reader’s attention in the first sentence?
A. A boring fact
B. A hook
C. A long paragraph
D. A citation
B. A hook
Which word is an adjective?
A. Quickly
B. Beautiful
C. Jump
D. Thought
B. Beautiful
What is the purpose of the body paragraphs?
A. To restate the thesis
B. To introduce the topic
C. To support the thesis with evidence and details
D. To summarize the essay
C. To support the thesis with evidence and details
How do you cite a source with no known author?
A. Use "Anonymous"
B. Skip the citation
C. Use the title in quotation marks
D. Use "Unknown"
C. Use the title in quotation marks
Which word is too informal for an essay?
A. Obtain
B. Get
C. Acquire
D. Gather
B. Get
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
A. Conclusion
B. Body
C. Introduction
D. Hook
C. Introduction
Which punctuation is used to join two independent clauses?
A. Semicolon
B. Colon
C. Comma
D. Apostrophe
A. Semicolon
In a formal essay, which statement is least appropriate for the words, "according to"?
A. Based on the findings of...
B. Evidence from... demonstrates that...
C. In the view of...
D. From what it says in...
D. From what it says in...
too informal
Where should the period go when using an in-text citation?
Example: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" (Roosevelt 14)
A. Before the parentheses
B. After the parentheses
C. After 'itself."
D. After 'itself." and after the parentheses
B. After the parentheses
Which transition shows contrast?
A. Furthermore
B. However
C. In addition
D. For example
B. However
What is one way to make a conclusion memorable?
A. Copy the introduction
B. End with a strong final thought or call to action
C. Start a new argument
D. Restate the main facts
B. End with a strong final thought or call to action
Which sentence is interrogative?
A. I love pizza!
B. Do you like pizza?
C. Eat your pizza!
D. Pizza is delicious.
B. Do you like pizza?
Before you begin writing an essay, the most vital thing to do is:
A. Read all of the research material and identify each detail.
B. Use the restroom and or get a drink before you begin.
C. Read the essay prompt several times, ensuring you know what it is asking for.
D. Create a brainstorming page.
C. Read the essay prompt several times, ensuring you know what it is asking for.
How should entries on a Works Cited page be ordered?
A. By date published
B. In order you used them
C. Alphabetically by author’s last name
D. By page number
C. Alphabetically by author’s last name
Choose the transition that shows cause and effect:
A. As a result
B. Moreover
C. Similarly
D. Even though
A. As a result
True or False: The conclusion can introduce new evidence.
A. True B. False
B. False
Choose the complex sentence.
A. I like pizza.
B. I like pizza, and I like burgers.
C. Because I was hungry, I ordered pizza.
D. I love food because it brings the whole family together!
C. Because I was hungry, I ordered pizza.
Where does the thesis statement usually appear?
A. Last sentence of the introduction
B. First sentence of the conclusion
C. Middle of the first body paragraph
D. Title of the essay
A. Last sentence of the introduction
What happens if you don’t cite a paraphrase?
A. Nothing
B. It becomes your original work
C. It's plagiarism
D. It is a summary of information found or provided
C. It's plagiarism
Which phrase fits a formal, academic tone?
A. Totally awesome
B. Highly significant
C. Kind of important
D. Pretty good
B. Highly significant
Rewrite this weak conclusion sentence: "That's why I think my topic is important."
A. I hope you now understand my topic better.
B. Understanding this topic helps us make better decisions for the future.
C. No matter what, this topic is essential.
D. Topics are cool.
B. Understanding this topic helps us make better decisions for the future.
Which choice fixes this run-on sentence? "I went to the store I bought milk."
A. I went to the store. I bought milk.
B. I went to the store and, I bought milk.
C. I went to the store I, bought milk.
D. I went to the store I bought milk.
A. I went to the store. I bought milk.