Essay Writing
How many paragraphs should your exam essay be?
four or five
What is the adjectival (adj.) form of the word "environment"?
environmental
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington, DC
What part of speech is the bolded word below?
She left the room quickly.
adverb
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will be this many years old.
250
In which paragraph should your thesis go?
first / introductory
What is an "entrepreneur"?
one who starts a business
What is the capital of Singapore?
Singapore
In what tense is the following sentence written?
She killed her unfaithful boyfriend.
past simple
Which dynasty preceded the Yuan dynasty?
the Song dynasty
What are two types of supporting details?
two of the following: definitions, explanations, and examples
What is an antonym for relevant?
irrelevant, ungermane, immaterial, etc.
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
A sentence with a main clause and a subordinate clause is called _________.
example: The student did not end up in prison because he attended every EAP class.
complex
What does BC mean when placed after a number (e.g., 490 BC)?
before Christ
What is an explicit thesis?
An explicit thesis lists the controlling ideas for each body paragraph.
This essay will argue X because of A and B.
What does "justification" mean in the context of an argument?
reasons that support (belief in) the argument
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb "to be".
If I _____ you, I'd leave town immediately.
were
Where was Socrates from?
Athens (or Greece)
What transition words can be used to show contrast?
However; In contrast; On the other hand; Conversely;
Before something becomes actual, it is ________.
potential, unrealized; ideal; unactualized; etc.
What is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Pyeongyang
"Aboard, about, above, along, amid, amidst, among" are all examples of which part of speech?
prepositions
Which country did the Normans invade in the eleventh century AD?
England