Essay Parts
Grammar
Thesis Statements
Evidence
MLA Format
100

This paragraph introduces the topic and grabs the reader's attention.

The Introduction.

100

Every sentence should begin with this type of letter.

A Capital.

100

This sentence states the main point of an essay.

A Thesis Statement.
100

Facts, examples, and questions that support a claim are called ____.

Evidence.

100

This page contains all the sources used in an essay.

Works Cited Page.

200

This paragraph summarizes the essay and restates the main idea.

The Conclusion.

200

The punctuation mark that ends most statements.

Periods.

200

A Thesis Statement is usually found in this paragraph.

The Introduction.

200

Evidence is used to support a __ in a argument.

Claim.
200
MLA stands for the ___ ___ ___.

Modern Language Association.

300

These paragraphs contain supporting details and evidence.

The Body Paragraphs.

300

A word that describes a noun.

An Adjective.

300

A strong thesis should be specific rather than ___.

Vague.

300

Words taken directly from a source is called a ___.

Quote.

300

MLA papers are usually typed using ___ spacing.

Double.
400

This sentence introduces the main idea of a body paragraph.

A Topic Sentence.

400

A word that takes the place of a noun.

Pronouns.

400

TRUE OR FALSE
A thesis statement should present an argument, not just a fact.

True.

400

This explains how evidence supports a claim.

An Analysis.

400

These are placed within the essay to give credit to sources.

In-text Citations.

500

These help connect ideas and paragraphs.

Transition Words.

500

Errors in sentence structure, punctuation, or word usage fall into this category.

Grammar Errors.

500

A thesis should be arguable, clear, and ____.

Specific.
500

Using evidence without explaining weakens your ____.

Argument

500

___ ___ ___ Is a font commonly required for MLA papers.

Times New Roman.