Writing a Persuasive Essay Quiz

What is a complex sentence made up of?

• Two independent clauses

• Two dependent clauses

• One independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• One dependent clause and at least one independent clause

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction used in a complex sentence?

• But

• And

• Or

• Because

In the sentence 'He welcomed his friends before he began his celebration.', which part is the dependent clause?

• His friends

• He welcomed his friends

• He began his celebration

• Before he began his celebration

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

• To describe a historical event

• To provide a summary of a story

• To express personal opinions

• To inform the reader about a topic

Which of the following is a tip to keep in mind before writing a persuasive essay?

• Choose a position or stand

• Use as many complex sentences as possible

• Keep the essay impersonal

• Avoid using statistics and examples

What is the main function of the introduction in a persuasive essay?

• To provide examples

• To summarize the essay

• To start strong and introduce the topic

• To list statistics

Which of the following is a way to end a persuasive essay?

• Ask a question

• Introduce a new topic

• Provide a summary of the main points

• Avoid a conclusion

What type of sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence?

• One dependent clause and one independent clause

• Two dependent clauses

• Two independent clauses

• One independent clause and one dependent clause

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction used in a compound sentence?

• Because

• Since

• And

• Although

In the sentence 'Our car broke down, so we came last.', which part is the independent clause?

• We came last

• Our car

• So we came last

• Our car broke down