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Essay Writing

English Language

Essay Writing starts at 4 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Essay Writing. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 5
What is a thesis statement?
What is an essay?
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in an essay?
What is the difference between a narrative essay and an expository essay?
What is the main purpose of the conclusion in an essay?
What is the purpose of using examples in your essay?
What should you do after finishing your first draft of an essay?
What should you do before you start writing your essay?
Which of the following is a good closing sentence for an essay about your favorite book? (1) I like books. (2) That is why I love reading Harry Potter. (3) Books are fun. (4) I have a dog.
Which of the following is a good thesis statement for an essay about your favorite sport? (1) I like sports. (2) Soccer is my favorite sport because it is fun and keeps me healthy. (3) Sports are important. (4) I play outside.
Which of the following is a good way to revise your essay? (1) Add more details (2) Check for spelling mistakes (3) Make sure sentences are clear (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a narrative essay topic? (1) The importance of exercise (2) How I learned to ride a bicycle (3) The water cycle (4) My favorite food
Fill in the blank: A __________ essay explains how to do something step by step.
Fill in the blank: A __________ helps connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a group of sentences about one main idea.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a plan that helps you organize your essay before writing.
True or False: An essay can be about a real or imaginary event.
True or False: An essay should always be written in the first person (I, me, my).
True or False: Each paragraph in the body of an essay should have its own main idea.
True or False: Every essay must have at least three paragraphs.