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1Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? My favorite cookies include chocolate chip, sugar cookies, and lemon cookies

2Why is it important to address a counterclaim in your writing?

3According to the waterfall method, where does the central idea in nonfiction usually appear?

4The ..... is the part of your intro that pulls the reader in.

5How long are most journalism paragraphs?

6What is the primary purpose of using paragraphing as a text convention in writing?

7Which element belongs in the introduction of a literary analysis essay?

8What does the partition announce to the audience?

9A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT .....

10In writing an expository essay, what does organization refer to?

11The text talks about a problem and offers one or more solutions.

12Define: problem and solution organizational pattern

13What should the Introduction section do to narrow the focus as it progresses?

14Before you develop your thesis statement, you should .....

15How does an essay outline help a writer?

16A thesis statement should ask a question.

17What makes a hook effective in an introduction?

18Choose the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the importance of sleep.

19A "hook" in an essay introduction aims to:

20True or False:Good expository writing introduces a main idea and supports it with details.

21Which of the following would help develop an engaging idea in your writing?

22What is the first sentence of a paragraph that signals to the reader what the paragraph's main idea will be?

23The 2nd "E" in the P.E.E.L. method stands for

24Which of the following best demonstrates a coherent thesis for the argument essay?

25Which text structure would you use to explain how two different animals are alike and different?

26Explain the importance of a clear and concise thesis statement in an essay.

27A sentence that expresses the writer's position on a certain topic

28In the counterclaim paragraph, you argue against the opposing claim with a

29Which method of organization is used when the subject is divided up categorically, main points can be in any order?

30True or False: The topic sentence is the 1st sentence of an academic paragraph.

31A claim in a body paragraph is .....

32When an author acknowledges or states arguments that are against their position they are using

33In the context of ACT Writing, what is the role of the introductory paragraph?

34When explaining evidence in a research paper, the topic sentences should always connect back to .....

35What is a thesis in an essay?

36A ..... brings your topic to a close.

37What are the three main parts of an essay?

38A ..... is the first sentence of an essay that engages the reader.

39Choose the two words that best complete the sentence. During the exposition, it is important to introduce the (a) and the (b).

40In comparison/contrast paragraphs, the method of organization in which the similarity and difference are written based on each sub-topic belongs to .....

41What should be addressed in the first and last paragraph of an essay?

42Discuss the relationship between author's purpose and text organization.

43What does A.E.C stand for (what goes into a paragraph)

44Which situation best reflects a thesis-driven academic text?

45What type of sentence always starts a body paragraph?

46The ..... of a feature article discusses the main points indicated in the introduction with pieces of evidence such as statistical data, facts, expert's testimony, or research findings.

47The first sentence in the paragraph should .....

48What is the correct order of an essay?

49The middle paragraphs of a cover letter include .....

50Why should you give reasons in your opinion writing?

51You should aim to have

52Topic Sentence:Reading books improves language skills. Which is the most suitable supporting sentence?

53In the ECR rubric, how is the thesis statement evaluated?

54How many sentences should a main body pargraph have

55What should the conclusion section of a scientific report provide?

56What does the introduction of an argument do?

57The basic format of a presentation contains a(n) .....

58Both the hook and thesis statement can be located in the 1st paragraph of an essay.

59This pattern is most often employed when speakers take their main topic and decide the most important sub topics they would like to talk about.

60What is used to support the main idea?

61In writing, outlining is helpful because: