Hypothesis Writing

How can a teacher use the Monitor Hypothesis in a writing activity?

• By correcting every mistake a student makes in their writing.

• By providing students with a checklist of common errors related to the writing task.

• By encouraging students to write as much as possible, even if they make mistakes.

• By not providing any feedback or guidance on the writing task

What is a hypothesis in the context of writing?

• A statement that presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

• A question that the writer seeks to answer through research.

• A summary of the main points covered in a text.

• A list of sources used in a research paper.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a hypothesis in an essay?

• To provide a detailed explanation of the research methodology.

• To outline the structure of the essay.

• To present a claim that the writer will support with evidence.

• To list the sources that will be cited in the essay.

In hypothesis writing, what is the role of evidence?

• To introduce new topics unrelated to the hypothesis.

• To support and validate the hypothesis.

• To contradict the hypothesis.

• To summarize the hypothesis.

Which sentence is an example of a hypothesis?

• The sky is blue because of the way light is scattered in the atmosphere.

• The book was published in 1999.

• The author uses metaphors to enhance the narrative.

• The poem consists of four stanzas.

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a thesis statement?

• A hypothesis is a question, while a thesis statement is a claim.

• A hypothesis is a claim, while a thesis statement is a question.

• A hypothesis is used in scientific writing, while a thesis statement is used in essays.

• A hypothesis is a summary, while a thesis statement is a detailed explanation.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• It is testable.

• It is vague and broad.

• It is specific.

• It is based on existing knowledge.

How does a hypothesis contribute to the structure of an essay?

• It provides a conclusion for the essay.

• It offers a central argument that guides the essay.

• It lists the sources used in the essay.

• It summarizes the main points of the essay.

What is the first step in writing a hypothesis?

• Conducting a literature review.

• Formulating a research question.

• Collecting data.

• Writing the conclusion.

Which of the following is an example of a null hypothesis?

• There is no significant difference between the test scores of students who study in groups and those who study alone.

• Students who study in groups perform better than those who study alone.

• Group study leads to higher test scores.

• Studying alone is more effective than group study.