Basic Essay Organization Practice Test

Which statement is most correct about basic essay format?
1. Basic essay format is the only format you should ever use on a college paper. If you use it, you will get an A.
2. Basic essay format is a general guideline. You should let the topic and specific assignment direct your writing and organization.
3. Basic essay format fits all writing assignments. You should follow it explicitly.
4. There is no such thing as basic essay format.
What is the purpose of the introduction?
1. The introduction grabs your reader's attention and sets up the topic.
2. The introduction gives details about all of the points you will make in your essay.
3. The introduction restates the assignment exactly as the teacher explained it.
4. The introduction lets your teacher get to know you better.
An effective way to begin your introduction is to start with:
1. Your thesis.
2. The phrase, "This paper is about . . . "
3. An analogy.
4. An explanation of why your paper is so bad.
An effective introduction:
1. Begins with general information and gradually gets more specific.
2. Begins with specific information and moves toward general information.
3. Attacks the opposing point of view.
4. Lists all of the sources you use in your paper.
Which of the following is NOT a correct function of the thesis statement?
1. It states the main idea of the essay.
2. It asks a question of the reader
3. It sets limits on the topic.
4. It indicates the organization of the essay.
The best placement for your thesis statement is:
1. At the beginning of your introduction.
2. In the middle of your introduction.
3. At the end of your introduction.
4. In its own paragraph after the introduction.
You should limit the number of body paragraphs to:
1. Three
2. Five
3. Ten
4. It depends on the length of your paper and the support needed for your thesis.
An effective body paragraph contains a string of quotations with little commentary from you.
1. True
2. False
Your body paragraphs should be organized according to the order of ideas set forth in the thesis statement.
1. True
2. False
Documentation of your research is only required if:
1. Your paper is more than five pages long.
2. You have more than one source.
3. Your teacher explicitly asks for it.
4. It is always required if your paper contains quotes or paraphrases from a source.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about transitions?
1. Transitions are used both within and between paragraphs.
2. Transitions can fix organizational problems in your paper.
3. Transitions can be one or two words or one or two sentences.
4. Transitions help ideas and paragraphs connect to each other and the thesis.
Transitions help the essay's:
1. Unity.
2. Coherence.
3. Introduction.
4. Citations.
An effective conclusion:
1. Introduces new information.
2. Restates the thesis in the exact same words.
3. Ties together all of the main points of the essay.
4. Leaves at least one issue unresolved, so the reader can continue to think about it.
Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to conclude your paper?
1. A call to action
2. A call for further research
3. An emotional appeal to the reader
4. A solution or recommendation
An effective essay should have unity, which means:
1. The essay ties to all other essays you've written for your class.
2. A single idea or thesis continues throughout the essay.
3. You should not discuss opposing viewpoints
4. Unity is not important.

Basic Essay Organization Practice Test

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