ENC 1101 Review

What are the main components of a strong thesis statement?

• An introduction, a body, and a conclusion

• A summary, a conclusion, and a premise

• A question, a hypothesis, and a prediction

• Clear stance, evidence, and scope

It is acceptable to introduce completely new evidence in the conclusion of an essay.

• True

• False

When integrating quotes into an essay, which of the following is important?

• Citing the source

• Using the longest quotes possible

• Only quoting famous people

• Quoting without context

What is the primary purpose of an introductory paragraph?

• To summarize the essay

• To list the references

• To introduce the thesis statement

• To present the conclusion

Why is the revision process important in writing?

• To change the thesis

• To add more quotes

• To improve clarity and coherence

• To increase the word count

Only the introduction and conclusion need to be aligned with the thesis statement.

• False

• True

Which of the following is true about paraphrasing?

• It should be avoided

• It's unnecessary in academic writing

• It's copying word for word

• It requires citation

A good thesis statement can be a question.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective body paragraph?

• Contains the thesis statement

• Concludes the essay's argument

• Introduces new topics

• Supports the thesis statement

Transition words and phrases help connect ideas and paragraphs in an essay.

• False

• True