Essay Structure
What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?
The Introduction
What's the past simple form of the verb write?
Wrote
Which word is NOT a synonym for 'problem':
a. Issue b. Solution c. Challenge
Solution
What two transition words or phrases can you use to start a conclusion?
Any two: In conclusion, To sum up, Finally, To conclude, etc.
Correct the mistake: “The results of the experiment shows a clear trend.”
The results of the experiment show a clear trend.
TRUE or FALSE: A topic sentence comes at the end of each paragraph
False
Explain the difference between its and it’s.
Its is a possessive pronoun, and it’s is a contraction of it is.
What’s the noun form of the verb explain?
Explanation
Which of these shows contrast?
a. Moreover b. Whereas c. Similarly
Whereas
Correct the mistake: “On one 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 two subjects?
Compare and contrast essay
Change to present perfect: “The professor teaches courses on economics.”
The professor has taught courses on economics.
Which word is NOT a synonym for 'impact':
a. Result b. Process c. Effect
Process
Give two phrases you can use instead of “For example.”
For instance, Such as
Correct the mistake: “Many people were effected...”
Many people were affected...
What do we call the last sentence of an introduction paragraph?
The thesis statement
Change to passive voice: “The researcher conducted the experiment.”
The experiment was conducted by the researcher.
Explain the difference between interested and interesting.
Interested describes a person feeling interest, and interesting describes something that causes interest.
Create a sentence that uses a transition word to add information.
Furthermore, studies show that exercise can improve mental health.
Correct the mistake: “The theory was accepted, it received some criticism.”
The theory was accepted, but it received some criticism. / Although the theory was accepted, it received some criticism.
Name one thing the last sentence of a conclusion paragraph should do.
offer a final thought, make a call to action, leave a thought-provoking question, suggest further research, etc.
Change to reported speech: John Adams: “Further research is needed.”
According to John Adams, further research is needed. / John Adams suggests further research is needed.
What’s the meaning of the verb analyse, and give an example sentence.
To study or examine something in detail, e.g. This essay will analyse the impact of social media on teenagers.
Why are transition phrases important in academic writing? Give two reasons.
They help to show connections between ideas and improve the flow of the essay.
Correct the mistake in academic style: “Researchers say it is a big deal.”
Researchers claim it is significant.