Essay Structure
What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?
The Introduction
What is 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?
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 possession pronoun; and it's is a contraction of it is.
What is the noun form of the verb persuade?
What is Persuasion?
Which of these words 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 this sentence 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, To illustrate, To emphasize etc.
Correct the mistake: 'Many people were effected ...'
Many people were affected ...
What de we call the last sentence of an introduction paragraph?
The Thesis statement
Change the sentence 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
Interesting- describes something that causes interest
Create an example sentence that correctly uses a transition word or phrase 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. or
Although the theory was accepted, it received some criticism.'
Name one thing the last sentence of a conclusion paragraph should do.
Leave the reader with a final thought or call to action
Change this sentence to reported speech: John Adams: "Further research is needed."
John Adams suggested further research was needed. / According to John Adams, further research was needed.
What is the meaning of the verb analyze? Give an example sentence.
To study or examine something in detail.
e.g. This essay will analyze the impact of social media on teenagers.
Why are transition phrases important in writing? Give two reasons.
They help to show connections between ideas and improve the flow of the essay.
Correct the mistake in an academic style: 'Researchers say it is a big deal.'
Researchers claim it is significant.