Question 1

The subpoints in an essay are the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  topic sentences 
B)  paragraphs 
C)  details 
D)  topics 
A)  topic sentences 
B)  paragraphs 
C)  details 
D)  topics A

Question 2

Restate the thesis statement.
-Thesis statement: Before selecting a college, a person should review the catalog, speak with someone about programs, and tour the campus.

Accepted Answer

It helps to gather information, contact school administrators, and visit the school when choosing a college to attend.

Question 3

Write three topic sentences for each thesis statement.
-Thesis statement: Misusing credit cards can cause numerous problems.

Accepted Answer

People may have to use all of their money to make the payments. 
Creditors will constantly call the person at home and at work. 
Making late payments can cause the person to be denied credit at a later date.

Question 4

Label the following topic sentences for an essay.
OK - good topic sentence
B - too broad
N - too narrow
A - announcement
-____ The colonization of Africa spanned several decades.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the following topic sentences for an...

Question 5

The first paragraph of the essay is usually the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conclusion 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  topic sentence 
A)  conclusion 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  topic sentence

Question 6

Which of the following is not a hint for outlining an essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on several points. 
B)  Check the topic sentence. 
C)  Include enough details. 
D)  Stay on one point. 
A)  Focus on several points. 
B)  Check the topic sentence. 
C)  Include enough details. 
D)  Stay on one point.

Question 7

The topic sentence in each body paragraph should support the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  details of the paragraph 
B)  introduction 
C)  conclusion 
D)  thesis statement 
A)  details of the paragraph 
B)  introduction 
C)  conclusion 
D)  thesis statement

Question 8

Write a thesis statement for the list of subpoints.
a. Microwavable meals can be prepared in a few minutes.
b. There is a wide variety of meals.
c. Microwavable meals are inexpensive.

Accepted Answer

Microwaveable meals

Question 9

Label the following topic sentences for an essay.
OK - good topic sentence
B - too broad
N - too narrow
A - announcement
-____ This is about loyalty.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the following topic sentences for an...

Question 10

Label the following topic sentences for an essay.
OK - good topic sentence
B - too broad
N - too narrow
A - announcement
-____ Museums offer both entertainment and education.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the following topic sentences for an...

Question 11

The last paragraph in the essay is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conclusion 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  thesis 
A)  conclusion 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  thesis

Question 12

Label the following topic sentences for an essay.
OK - good topic sentence
B - too broad
N - too narrow
A - announcement
-____ Sororities and fraternities perform valuable services in the community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the following topic sentences for an...

Question 13

Label the following topic sentences for an essay.
OK - good topic sentence
B - too broad
N - too narrow
A - announcement
-____ A steak dinner at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday is good to eat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the following topic sentences for an...

Question 14

Label the following topic sentences for an essay.
OK - good topic sentence
B - too broad
N - too narrow
A - announcement
-____ Drinking coffee in the morning during the winter months can be helpful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the following topic sentences for an...

Question 15

____ means that the paragraphs and details in each paragraph are in the most effective order.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unity 
B)  Coherence 
C)  Support 
D)  Development 
A)  Unity 
B)  Coherence 
C)  Support 
D)  Development

Question 16

Label the following topic sentences for an essay.
OK - good topic sentence
B - too broad
N - too narrow
A - announcement
-____ Refinishing a table can be accomplished in four steps.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the following topic sentences for an...

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of the thesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The thesis makes an announcement. 
B)  The thesis is a broad topic. 
C)  The thesis is expressed in a sentence. 
D)  The thesis asks an important question. 
A)  The thesis makes an announcement. 
B)  The thesis is a broad topic. 
C)  The thesis is expressed in a sentence. 
D)  The thesis asks an important question.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a method used to link paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

A)  restate an idea 
B)  use synonyms 
C)  avoid transitions 
D)  use repetition 
A)  restate an idea 
B)  use synonyms 
C)  avoid transitions 
D)  use repetition

Question 19

Write a thesis statement for the list of subpoints.
a. The tuition at universities is higher than the tuition at community colleges.
b. Community colleges generally have smaller class sizes than universities.
c. Universities offer more specialized degrees than community colleges.

Accepted Answer

Universities and com

Question 20

Where does the thesis go in the essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  conclusion 
B)  body 
C)  introduction 
D)  title 
A)  conclusion 
B)  body 
C)  introduction 
D)  title

Exam 11: Writing an Essay

The subpoints in an essay are the _____.

Restate the thesis statement. -Thesis statement: Before selecting a college, a person should review the catalog, speak with someone about programs, and tour the campus.

Write three topic sentences for each thesis statement. -Thesis statement: Misusing credit cards can cause numerous problems.

Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ The colonization of Africa spanned several decades.

The first paragraph of the essay is usually the _____.

Which of the following is not a hint for outlining an essay?

The topic sentence in each body paragraph should support the _____.

Write a thesis statement for the list of subpoints. a. Microwavable meals can be prepared in a few minutes. b. There is a wide variety of meals. c. Microwavable meals are inexpensive.

Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ This is about loyalty.

Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ Museums offer both entertainment and education.

The last paragraph in the essay is the _____.

Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ Sororities and fraternities perform valuable services in the community.

Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ A steak dinner at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday is good to eat.

Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ Drinking coffee in the morning during the winter months can be helpful.

____ means that the paragraphs and details in each paragraph are in the most effective order.

Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ Refinishing a table can be accomplished in four steps.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the thesis?

Which of the following is not a method used to link paragraphs?

Write a thesis statement for the list of subpoints. a. The tuition at universities is higher than the tuition at community colleges. b. Community colleges generally have smaller class sizes than universities. c. Universities offer more specialized degrees than community colleges.

Where does the thesis go in the essay?

Writing a Paragraph

Illustration

Description

Narration

Process

Comparison or Contrast

Classification

Definition

Cause and Effect

Argument

Different Essay Patterns: Part I

Different Essay Patterns: Part II

Using Research to Strengthen Essays

Writing From Reading

The Simple Sentence

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination

Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination

Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Using Parallelism in Sentences

Using Adjectives and Adverbs

Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Using Verbs Correctly

Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case

Punctuation

Spelling

Words That Sound Alikelook Alike

Word Choice

Sentence Variety

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