Purpose/Structure
What is the main purpose of the thesis statement in expository writing?
A) To provide supporting evidence
B) To introduce the writer’s personal opinion
C) To present the main idea of the essay and guide the reader
D) To summarize the essay
C) To present the main idea of the essay and guide the reader
What are three types of evidence that can be used in argumentative writing?
A) Opinions, guesses, and anecdotes
B) Statistical data, expert opinions, and real-world examples
C) Fictional stories, personal emotions, and assumptions
D) Quotations, arguments, and essay structure
B) Statistical data, expert opinions, and real-world examples
What are the three main components of an essay’s structure?
A) Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
B) Thesis, topic sentence, and evidence
C) Evidence, elaboration, and conclusion
D) Topic sentence, counterargument, and call-to-action
A) Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
Define formal tone and explain why it’s important in academic writing.
A) Formal tone includes slang and casual expressions.
B) Formal tone avoids slang, casual expressions, and ensures clarity and professionalism.
C) Formal tone only uses short sentences.
D) Formal tone uses rhyming language to entertain the reader.
B) Formal tone avoids slang, casual expressions, and ensures clarity and professionalism.
How many scoring categories are there in the B.E.S.T Writing Rubric?
A) Two
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
B) Four
Which of the following is NOT a strong thesis statement?
A) "School uniforms encourage equality among students."
B) "Uniforms can be expensive for families."
C) "Uniforms are okay."
D) "Mandatory uniforms can reduce bullying in schools."
C) "Uniforms are okay."
True or False: "A single piece of evidence is enough to support a main idea."
A) True
B) False
B) False
What is the purpose of a hook in the introduction?
A) To summarize the essay
B) To transition between paragraphs
C) To grab the reader’s attention and connect to the thesis
D) To introduce all evidence
C) To grab the reader’s attention and connect to the thesis
Rewrite this sentence to make it more precise: "Things got better over time."
A) "People thought things might improve in a while."
B) "The situation improved steadily over the course of the year."
C) "It looked like things would get better in the future."
D) "Things were sort of better after a while."
B) "The situation improved steadily over the course of the year."
Why might an essay lose points for structure even if it has a strong thesis?
A) Because the writer used informal language
B) Because the ideas don’t progress logically or transitions are weak
C) Because it lacks sufficient elaboration
D) Because the thesis is too specific
B) Because the ideas don’t progress logically or transitions are weak
How can a thesis statement guide the reader through an argument?
A) By introducing evidence in detail
B) By providing a clear roadmap of the writer’s stance and main points
C) By elaborating on all the subtopics in the essay d
D) By explaining each paragraph's purpose
B) By providing a clear roadmap of the writer’s stance and main points
Which sentence provides better elaboration?
A) “Helping animals is good because it’s kind.”
B) “Helping animals reduces the risk of extinction, protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.”
B) “Helping animals reduces the risk of extinction, protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.”
How can transitions between paragraphs improve the flow of an essay?
A) By introducing new evidence in each paragraph
B) By emphasizing the thesis repeatedly
C) By linking ideas and guiding the reader seamlessly
D) By elaborating only on main points
C) By linking ideas and guiding the reader seamlessly
Which word choice improves the tone in this sentence: "This is an okay solution to the problem"?
A) "Decent"
B) "Acceptable"
C) "Adequate"
D) "Effective"
D) "Effective"
Why might an essay lose points in the "Language and Style" category according to the rubric?
A) The essay uses repetitive word choices or lacks variety in sentence structure.
B) The essay includes informal or casual language that does not match the audience.
C) The essay contains unclear or imprecise word choices that weaken the argument.
D) All of the above.
D) All of the above.
Which of the following revisions improves this thesis: "The topic of recycling is important"?
A) "Recycling is important for saving the environment and conserving resources."
B) "Recycling is a practice used worldwide."
C) "Recycling matters to people everywhere."
D) "Recycling is an old practice and should continue to be used."
A) "Recycling is important for saving the environment and conserving resources."
Why is using multiple pieces of evidence important in elaboration?
A) To ensure the essay is longer
B) To provide a variety of perspectives and strengthen the argument
C) To confuse the reader with too many details
D) To prove the thesis is correct in every way possible
B) To provide a variety of perspectives and strengthen the argument
Identify the structural issue in this example: "First, schools need more funding. However, students should study harder to improve grades."
A) Lack of focus within the paragraph
B) Missing evidence for claims
C) Unclear connection between ideas
D) Weak transitions
C) Unclear connection between ideas
Rewrite this sentence to eliminate vague language: “It’s good to help the environment.”
A) “Helping the environment is kind of nice.”
B) “Helping the environment leads to cleaner air and water, protecting future generations.”
C) “People should help the environment.”
D) “Helping the environment is a good thing to do.”
B) “Helping the environment leads to cleaner air and water, protecting future generations.”
Why are proper citations important according to the rubric?
A) They make the essay look professional.
B) They show the writer has read and understood credible sources.
C) They make the essay longer and more detailed.
D) They prevent grammatical errors.
B) They show the writer has read and understood credible sources.
Compare the purpose of a thesis statement in expository writing vs. argumentative writing. Which writing type requires the thesis to persuade?
A) Argumentative writing
B) Expository writing
C) Narrative writing
D) Informative writing
A) Argumentative writing
Which of the following sentences demonstrates sufficient elaboration?
A) "Recycling helps the environment because it keeps it clean."
B) "Recycling reduces landfill waste and lowers carbon emissions, helping to protect the ecosystem and combat climate change."
C) "Recycling should be done by everyone because it's easy."
D) "Recycling matters."
B) "Recycling reduces landfill waste and lowers carbon emissions, helping to protect the ecosystem and combat climate change."
Analyze this conclusion paragraph: "In summary, school uniforms are a good idea because they promote equality among students, reduce distractions, and save parents money. More schools should make uniforms mandatory." What makes this conclusion effective according to the rubric?
A) It repeats the thesis.
B) It summarizes the main points and provides a call-to-action.
C) It uses informal language.
D) It avoids making recommendations.
B) It summarizes the main points and provides a call-to-action.
Which of these sentences uses formal language suitable for an essay?
A) "This idea is super cool and works really well."
B) "The concept is innovative and functions effectively."
C) "This thing is good and does stuff nicely."
D) "It's totally awesome how this works."
B) "The concept is innovative and functions effectively."
Which of the following is the correct way to use an MLA in-text citation at the end of a direct quote?
Scenario: A student is writing an essay on climate change and includes this quote from the book The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells, published in 2019: "Climate change is not a distant prospect but a lived reality for millions." (Page 42)
A) "Climate change is not a distant prospect but a lived reality for millions." (Wallace-Wells).
B) "Climate change is not a distant prospect but a lived reality for millions" (Wallace-Wells 42).
C) "Climate change is not a distant prospect but a lived reality for millions" (The Uninhabitable Earth 42).
D) "Climate change is not a distant prospect but a lived reality for millions" (David Wallace-Wells, 42).
B) "Climate change is not a distant prospect but a lived reality for millions" (Wallace-Wells 42).