Writing Essentials Refresher

Which of the following is NOT a writing essential?

• Topic Sentence

• MLA Citation

• Correct Grammar

• Body Paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a writing essential?

• Conclusion

• Transition

• Coherence

• Appropriate Style

True or false:

A topic sentence communicates the main idea of an essay.

• True

• False

True or false:

A topic sentence should connect a paragraph back to the main idea of an essay.

• True

• False

True or false:

An effective paragraph can discuss multiple topics.

• True

• False

Which of the following are necessary elements in an effective paragraph?

• Supporting details

• Thesis Statement

• Topic Sentence

• MLA Citations

True or false:

A thesis statement expresses the main idea of an essay.

• True
• False

True or false:

An "angle" in a thesis statement can be the same thing as the supporting reasons for the thesis.

• True

• False

Which of the following elements should be included in a thesis statement?

• Question

• Angle

• Fragment

• Topic

True or false:

Thesis statements are always explicit.

• True

• False