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1You are asked to describe your school in a class project. Which of the following is the best way to organize your description?

2In a persuasive essay, the thesis statement should be:

3What should a topic sentence include in a summary with an author?

4Which of the following phrases would best introduce a paragraph that provides an example to support an argument?

5The resolution is another name for the ....., which is the main argument of your debate.

6Supporting sentences in a paragraph provide evidence and details related to the topic.

7The introduction of the report contains

8A short, logical summing up of the theme(s) developed in the main text is called .....

9What is the term for the most important central thought in a paragraph or longer informational text?

10A paragraph lacks commentary if it

11Reasons

12Which sentence should come first in the paragraph?

13What do you call the first sentence in the paragraph that tells us what the main idea in the paragraph?

14In the introduction of the essay, what comes after the hook/grabber?

15Which paragraph gives background on your topic and contains your thesis statement?

16Which of the following is a well-written topic sentence?

17Which of the following expressions would be most effective for introducing a supporting argument in an opinion essay?

18What is the central claim of the argument?

19Which of the following is necessary and expected in each body paragraph of an academic essay?

20In which order should you organize your essay?

21What should be present at the END of EVERY paragraph?

22True or False? The following is a good thesis statement for a compare/contrast essay: Most new cars have air-conditioning, satellite radio, and rearview cameras.

23A reason is

24Which conclusion is MOST effective?

25Which part of an expository essay hooks the reader, introduces the topic, and includes the thesis statement?

26Which part of an expository essay hooks the reader?

27Multiple Choice Questions. Choose the best answer. When you organize a report using the direct strategy, where should the recommendations be placed?

28In an essay, body paragraphs are strongest when ......

29A paragraph should start when:

30Which kind of paragraph tries to convince the reader of something?

31A good topic sentence should tell the reader the .....

32Which of the following best describes the function of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

33What is a concluding statement?

34Which word would NOT indicate time in a process paragraph?

35What is the definition of the purpose?

36In the introduction we must start developing our ideas.

37True or False: Your thesis statement states the main idea of the essay in one-two sentences.

38What should a strong ending in a debate essay do?

39Identify the paragraph organizational method that best matches the example.the events of a Fourth of July picnic

40Which option best illustrates proper paragraph organization?

41There are reasons behind an argument text, what are they?

42Paragraphing is inadequate.

43How does the conclusion develop its central thesis about mandatory attendance?

44The ..... includes the argument and 2 or more claims.

45Paragraphs vs 4 paragraphs-which better?

46The "concluding sentence" is .....

47Your thesis statement can be related to different topics than your topic sentences.

48Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.

49True or False: In a RESEARCH simulation or analysis essay, you address EACH TEXT by addressing one per paragraph.

50What is the organizational pattern "concept/definition?"

51How many paragraphs should a typical business letter have?

52What is the purpose of including a thesis statement in your essay?

53The statement in the introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention and makes him/her want to read more is the

54The "top bun" of the paragraph represents the paragraph's .....

55Identify the supporting detail in the following paragraph: "Dogs are great pets. They are loyal and friendly. They can be trained to do various tasks. Many people find comfort in their companionship."

56The first sentence in your paragraph will be the

57Each paragraph in an essay requires a topic sentence, arguments (supporting this sentence) and examples.

58They make up the body of the paragraph and are anchored to the topic sentence.

59What do you do first when you are about to write an essay?

60The primary purpose of a paragraph's supporting sentences is to .....

61The information used in your body paragraphs is called