GED Writing

Your final paragraph needs to... [choose all correct answers]

• restate your thesis statement

• include quotations from both articles/texts

• reiterate the reasoning you've had throughout the paper

• say "the end"

Which of the following is the best sentence to begin an essay?

• Passage 1 is the strongest supported article because it contains facts, relevant information, and reputable sources.

• The Cars, by Carl Feb, is the strongest supported article because it contains facts, relevant information, and reputable sources.

• Passage two is better than passage one because it has information that I liked to read about.

• Passage 2 is well-written, so it is the best article.

What is the main purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?

• To restate the thesis statement in different words

• To provide evidence and analysis supporting the thesis

• To introduce new topics not covered by the thesis

• To summarize the essay's main points

What should a conclusion paragraph primarily include?

• A new argument not discussed in the essay

• A detailed description of the first body paragraph

• A restatement of the thesis and a summary of the main points

• A list of all the sources used in the essay

The final project for this unit will be ________________

• an informational essay

• an argumentative essay

• a narrative essay

• a powerpoint

What kind of essay attempts to convince the reader of a claim by means of logic and persuasion?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Expository

• Compare and Contrast

You have been asked to write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about the importance of volunteering in the community. What type of essay should you write?

• Informational Essay

• Narrative Essay

• Opinion Essay

You need to use ___________ when using someone's exact words in your essay.

• Your own thoughts

• Another piece of paper

• A friend's words

• Quotation marks

Which of these options is an example of a direct quote citation?

• Thomas Jones often says, "Only a human can experience what being in space feels like, and only a human can communicate this to others."

• We should explore space.

• Is there a price to inspiration and creativity?

• Space exploration is not a drain on the economy.

When analyzing textual evidence in an argumentative essay, what is the most important reason for presenting evidence from credible sources?

• To provide a basis for the argument's claims

• To make the essay longer and more detailed

• To impress the reader with difficult vocabulary