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1An outline that uses words or phrases only.

2Choose the sentence that correctly uses a concluding sentence.

3Choose the best controlling idea for an essay about jogging.

4What is the purpose of summing up your responses in a debate?

5Why is it important to have a strong hook sentence in your writing?

6A good introduction should do all of the following EXCEPT:

7The main purpose of an outline is to .....

8If I want to prove a counterclaim is WRONG, I have opted for

9The introduction paragraph should contain a reason with evidence.

10According to the video, what should a thesis statement ideally include?

11How many paragraphs are in a compare and contrast essay?

12Which text feature is often used to show the main sections of an informational text?

13Which is NOT in the 1st paragraph of an essay/paper?

14Topic sentences are .....

15Part of an application letter that should state your qualifications. Do not rewrite your resume in this part, rather you have to summarize and highlight your relevant skills. Persuade him/her to look more into your details in the resume. You may also address in the body of your letter, the relevant experiences that you have and how those experiences have helped you acquire more knowledge and skills.

16A brief statement that presents the main points

17Jessyka is writing an expository essay about the state of Oklahoma. Her second body paragraph is about well-known people from that state. What is the BEST example of a TOPIC SENTENCE for her second body paragraph?

18The main points of your speech should be about equal in importance relative both to your topic and to the other points.

19Identify the paragraph development strategy that best matches the definition.an instance or event that illustrates a point

20Evaluate the effectiveness of this statement in a speech: "This issue affects us all; we must take action now."

21Which is important for a good paragraph?

22What is the difference between topic and central idea?

23The lead of a story should grab the viewer's attention.

24A statement that summarizes the main point or points which you want to communicate to your audience is a(n):

25The thesis statement refers to the writer's position on a topic/issue.

26The part of the argument in which the writer reviews main points, restates the claim using new words, and calls the reader to action is called what?

27True or false:each body paragraph should contain a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

28Which sentence is a good opening for a personal narrative?

29What is the LAST paragraph you should go back and add if you have time at the end of your essay?

30The first sentence(s) or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention is called .....

31Which statement best describes a fair debate?

32In which paragraph, do you write your thesis/ main idea?

33How long should an open response be?

34True or False? Supporting ideas are more specific than the topic sentence in a body paragraph.

35How can you make your ending special?

36What is the last paragraph called?

37According to Chaubey (2018), after reading your positioning statement/paragraph, readers should have a good idea of why the paper is worth writing given what's already known.

38What is a title for a section of a text that states its topic and helps organize content for readers?

39In which part of the essay should contain the claim?

40This is composed of several sentences. It revolves around a topic sentence. It starts with an introduction, then supporting details and a concluding sentence.

41The 1st sentence of your essay should be your .....

42True/False:There is only one way to write an attention getter.

43An introduction paragraph in an essay has 3 parts. What are those three parts in the correct order?

44How can the introduction be clearer and more engaging?

45What order do essays go in?

46Which is the best example of a topic sentence?

47What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 18?

48How many supporting details can a main idea have?

49An introductory paragraph introduces the main topic or idea of an essay.

50Why do we need to restate the thesis?

51A conclusion makes the reader feel that they have learned something useful from the text.

52Which of the following is an effective strategy for organizing an informational essay?

53An effective thesis statement should contain these elements except

54Why is paragraph unity important?

55It composed of one paragraph that contains the main idea of the entire text.

56How do authors ESTABLISH a purpose in their writing?

57The main idea or thesis of a text is the .....

58In the THESIS paragraph, the writer tells ......

59In my summary, I should have a paragraph at the beginning that is called the .....

60In the Methods section, which items must be clearly identified?

61What is the main purpose of the thesis statement in an introduction?