Essay structure
What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?
Introduction
Which word is not a synonym for "problem"?
a)issue
b)solution
c) challenge
What is the past simple of write?
Written
What two transition words or phrases can you use to start a conclusion?
Any two: In conclusion, To sum up, To conclude, Finally etc
Correct the mistake: 'The results of the experiment shows a clear trend'.
The result of the experiment show a clear trend.
True or false: A Topic sentences comes at the end of a paragraph.
False
What's the noun form of of the verb form explain?
Explanation.
Explain the difference between its and it's?
Its is a possessive pronoun and it's is a contraction for It is a boy.
Which of these words show contrast?
a)moreover
b)whereas
c)similarly
Correct the mistake: 'On the hand, scientists think the project will...'
On the one hand, scientists think the project will...
What type of essay requires you to examine the similarities and differences between the subjects?
Compare and contrast essay.
Which word is not a synonym for 'impact'?
a)result
b)process
c)effect
Change this sentence to the present perfect: The professor teaches courses on economics.
The professor has taught courses on economics.
Give two words that you can use instead of 'for example'.
Correct the mistake:
'Many people were effected....
Many people were affected.....
What do you call the last sentence of an introduction paragraph?
Thesis statement
Explain the difference between interested and interesting?
Interested explains a person's feeling.
Interested describes something that causes interest.
Change this sentence to the passive:
"The researcher conducted the study."
The study was conducted by the researcher.
Create an example sentence that correctly uses a linking word or phrase that adds information.
e.g, studies show that exercise can help your mental health.
Correct the mistake in academic style:
'Researchers say it is a big deal'.
Name one thing that the last sentence of a conclusion paragraph include?
some possible answers
Summarise main arguments and refer back to thesis statement
Call to action
Change this sentence to reported speech:
John Adams:
"Further Research is needed".
According to John Adams further research is needed
or
John Adams suggests that further research is needed.
What is the meaning of analyse and give me an example sentence using the word.
To study or examine something in detail.
This study will analyse the impact of social media on teenagers.
Why are linking words/phrases important in academic writing. Give two reasons.
They help to show connections between ideas and they help to improve the flow of the essay.
'I strongly believe that social media is damaging young people's mental health...'
It can be argued that social media has a detrimental impact on...
Social media is widely considered to have harmful effects on...
Evidence suggests that...