Essay Writing
English Language
Essay Writing starts at 4 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way to make your essay more interesting to the reader.
Explain the importance of coherence in essay writing.
Explain why it is important to have a clear thesis statement in an essay.
List two types of evidence that can be used to support an argument in an essay.
Name one difference between an expository and a narrative essay.
What are the three main parts of a standard essay?
What is plagiarism in essay writing?
What is the difference between editing and proofreading?
Which of the following best describes a thesis statement? (1) A summary of the essay (2) The main argument or claim of the essay (3) A list of sources (4) A concluding remark
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good conclusion? (1) Introducing new ideas (2) Restating the thesis (3) Adding unrelated facts (4) Starting a new argument
Which of the following is a good strategy for brainstorming essay ideas? (1) Watching TV (2) Making a mind map (3) Ignoring the topic (4) Copying from a friend
Which of the following is an example of a descriptive essay topic? (1) The importance of recycling (2) My favorite place in the world (3) The causes of pollution (4) How to bake a cake
Fill in the blank: A ________ essay compares and contrasts two or more subjects.
Fill in the blank: A ________ essay tells a story or describes an event or experience.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
Fill in the blank: In a persuasive essay, the writer tries to ________ the reader to accept a particular point of view.
Is it acceptable to use contractions (like 'don't' or 'can't') in a formal essay? Yes or No.
Is it acceptable to use first-person pronouns (I, me, my) in a formal argumentative essay? Yes or No.
Is it important to cite sources in an academic essay? Yes or No.
Is it important to use transition words between paragraphs in an essay? Yes or No.
