OPINION ESSAY QUIZ 10 QUESTIONS

How many steps are there in the writing process?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the steps can be eliminated and a writer still transmit their message successfully?

• steps 3 & 4

• steps 4 & 5

• steps 1 & 5

• none

The "hook" should appear in the...

• introduction

• introduction and conclusion

• conclusion

• body

The thesis statement should appear in the...

• introduction

• body

• conclusion

• introduction and conclusion

Each body paragraph needs a ...

• topic statement

• thesis statement

You should include new information in the conclusion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A Thesis Statement ...

• introduces the conclusion

• catches the reader's attention

• states what will be explained in the essay.

• is the first sentence of a paragraph

Discourse markers (However, In addition, First of all...) are essential in an opinion essay

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of these elements should not be included in an opinion essay?

• informal language

• contractions

• phrasal verbs

• formal language

• connectors/ linking words

What are the assessment criteria in an essay?

• Communicative effectiveness (correct format, register, follows the instructions)

• Organisation and structure (cohesive devices etc.)

• Range of language (C1ish vocabulary, grammar and syntax)

• Accuracy of language (vocabulary, grammar and syntax without mistakes)