Essay Quiz

An essay is...

• a piece of informal writing that people can read in newspapers, magazines, journals, etc.

• a distinct section of writing that starts on a new line and has detail sentences.

• a composition on a specific theme subject or topic usually written in academic writing.

• a periodical publication generally published on a redular schedule.

The framework of an essay is as follows:

• The opening paragraph, the body of the essay and the closing paragraph.

• The introduction, the thesis statement and the body of the essay.

• The first paragraph with supporting sentences, the body and the conclusion.

• The opening paragraph with facts, the body of the essay and the closing paragraph.

The first thing you have to do to begin writing an essay is...

• identifying the topic sentence.

• writing the types of approach.

• writing the introduction.

• choosing the topic.

The goal of an academic essay is...

• to have the opportunity to study in a foreign university.

• to write clearly.

• to persuade the reader of a position or perspective.

• to express feelings and thoughts.

Creating an outline helps us...

• to choose the thesis statement.

• to plan our essay's structure.

• to understand the author's message.

• to write logical ideas.

The thesis statement is usually...

• one or two sentences long.

• one sentence long.

• two sentences long.

• two or three sentences long.

The body section is where you...

• explain your arguments and ideas including the purpose of the essay.

• create the outline of your essay.

• write the 30% of the essay.

• make arguments, support your thesis, provide evidence and develop your ideas.

The three things you should do to write a good conclusion are...

• to check your grammar, spelling and formatting.

• to summarize and tie together your points, show the outcome of your arguments and emphasize why your argument matters.

• to rewrite the thesis statement using similar words and include facts and questions.

• to reread your outline, check the body section and include interesting anecdotes.