The introduction to an essay?
A. both names the subject and attracts the reader's attention.
B. attracts the reader's attention.
C. names the subject.
Which statement is true?
A. The thesis statement is usually the last sentence in a body paragraph.
B. The thesis statement can be found in any paragraph of an essay.
C. The thesis statement must be in the introduction.
The details in paragraphs and essays can be arranged?
A. in one of two ways.
B. most often from specific to general.
C. according to several common patterns.
Is it acceptable to use the computer's grammar checker?
A. No, this would be considered cheating.
B. Yes, it's all you need to proofread your work.
C. Yes, it's a good proofreading tool, but it isn't foolproof.
Is it acceptable to use the computer's grammar checker?
A. No, this would be considered cheating.
B. Yes, it's all you need to proofread your work.
C. Yes, it's a good proofreading tool, but it isn't foolproof.
Every successful essay must include a?
A. dull introduction.
B. thesis statement.
C. concluding sentence.
The specific-to-general arrangement is a very effective way to?
A. prove your point.
B. tie up loose ends.
C. create suspense
When you edit, look at each sentence to see if?
A. modifiers are at the end of sentences.
B. modifiers are as close as possible to the words they modify.
C. modifiers are at the beginning of sentences.
Transitions are words that?
A. provide bridges or links between paragraphs.
B. show how ideas are related.
C. show how ideas are related and provide bridges or links between paragraphs.
A well-structured essay consists of a?
A. title, introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
B. title, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and summary.
C. title, introduction, and conclusion.
Which of these statements is true?
A. Sensory details show readers that the writer is a sensitive person.
B. Sensory details distract readers; therefore, writers should avoid using them.
C. Sensory words make writing come alive because we understand the world through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
A good way to catch a reader's interest in the introduction is?
A. stating a surprising fact, statistic, or definition.
B. giving a very long, detailed example.
C. describing a scene in great detail.
A thesis statement offers?
A. only background information.
B. both a limited subject and the writer's position on it.
C. only a limited subject.
When you look up words in a thesaurus (a book of synonyms)?
A. choose synonyms that suggest you have a big vocabulary.
B. avoid choosing synonyms that seem long.
C. be aware that synonyms generally do not have exactly the same meaning.
Which of these refers to mechanics?
A. capitalization
B. punctuation
C. Spelling
The way you organize a body paragraph depends on
A. your personal experience.
B. your mood at the moment you are writing.
C. your audience.
D. your topic and purpose.