Essay Writing Quiz

What is the first step in writing an essay?

• Proofread and Revise

• Research

• Outline

• Introduction

What should be included in the body paragraphs of an essay?

• Only the introduction

• Only the conclusion

• Main idea or argument that supports the thesis

• Only the thesis statement

What is the purpose of using transitions in an essay?

• To skip between paragraphs

• To maintain coherence and flow

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new information

What should be done in the conclusion of an essay?

• Start a new argument

• Skip the conclusion

• Restate the thesis

• Introduce new information

Why is it important to proofread and revise an essay?

• To change the thesis

• To make it longer

• To add more sources

• To check for grammar errors

What should be included at the end of an essay if external sources were used?

• A list of references or bibliography

• Another essay

• A new thesis statement

• A counterargument