Essay Writing
English Language
Essay Writing starts at 4 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of an outline in essay writing.
Explain the difference between an argumentative essay and a persuasive essay.
Explain the importance of coherence in essay writing.
Explain why it is important to consider the audience when writing an essay.
List three characteristics of a good thesis statement.
List two common mistakes to avoid in essay writing.
List two reasons why plagiarism is considered unethical in essay writing.
List two ways to make an essay’s introduction more engaging.
Which of the following best describes a topic sentence? (1) A sentence that summarizes the entire essay (2) A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph (3) A sentence that concludes the essay (4) A sentence that provides a counterargument
Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal essay? (1) Use of slang (2) Use of contractions (3) Objective tone (4) Personal anecdotes
Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast essay topic? (1) The process of cell division (2) The similarities and differences between online and traditional education (3) The importance of recycling (4) How to bake a cake
Which of the following is an example of a descriptive essay topic? (1) The process of making chocolate (2) My favorite place in the world (3) The causes of pollution (4) The advantages of technology
Fill in the blank: A _______ essay explains how to do something or how something works.
Fill in the blank: A _______ essay tells a story from the writer’s point of view.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a brief restatement of the main points at the end of an essay.
Fill in the blank: In an argumentative essay, a _______ is a statement that opposes the writer’s main argument.
Is it acceptable to use contractions in a formal academic essay? Yes or No.
Is it acceptable to use first-person pronouns in a personal essay? Yes or No.
Is it appropriate to use rhetorical questions in an argumentative essay? Yes or No.
Is it important to include evidence in the body paragraphs of an essay? Yes or No.
