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1The ..... should give a preview of what you are going to say and should gain the attention of the listeners with a statement of purpose.

2What is an effective way to start a problem-solution paragraph?

3Select the best thesis statement.

4What is the main purpose of the opening paragraph in a formal letter?

5Which section of a report provides a brief overview of the entire document?

6The ultimate purpose of an introduction is to make the speaker feel welcome and reveal some personal information about him or her.

7In expository writing, which of the following is essential?

8The beginning of a piece of writing. It lets readers know what they will be reading about and includes the thesis statement.

9Which of the following sentences is an example of a topic sentence in an expository essay?

10What part of a persuasive essay aims to capture the reader's interest?

11How can you hook your reader when writing a narrative? Select all the choice s that are correct.

12Which sentence structure would be best for exposition?

13We all know that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or what exercise can do for us. Here are some benefits of exercises.The thesis statement of the text is .....

14The type of paragraph for the topic " The day I won the oratorical title changed my self-perception" is

15Alignment of paragraphs helps in:

16Which sentence below would be the best starting sentence for the following paragraph? It took our bus four hours to get to Sea World. We saw whales, seals, and sharks. There were also many fish in tanks.

17What does it mean to provide a broader significance in your conclusion?

18Sometime, the first paragraph of a newspaper article is also called .....

19What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a speech that Benjamin is preparing for his class presentation?

20Ticket 30: Making short academic presentations-Which practice best supports an effective short presentation?

21Topic: The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication. Concluding sentence: .....

22Introduce main idea.

23Which sentence is a good topic sentence for this paragraph? ..... Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It helps to improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and boost mental well-being.

24What should you include in the final paragraph of an opinion essay?

25An easy way to come up with a thesis statement is to .....

26True or False? A good thesis statement for a cause/effect essay needs to tell the reader if the essay will discuss causes or effects.

27True or False: A good way to start an introduction paragraph in a personal narrative is to begin with a question.

28Each body paragraph should have more than one main idea.

29In expository writing, what is the role of the thesis statement in the introduction?

30The first sentence in a claim paragraph is my topic sentence that states my .....

31What is one tip for picking a topic for extemp speaking?

32The last part of an essay is called the .....

33How can you organize your thoughts?

34True or False:A topic sentence should provide a clear main idea for the paragraph.

35What are the middle paragraphs called?

36Complete framework of the text; Contains introduction, body, and conclusion

37What should the conclusion of a persuasive essay include?

38It is a method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps are attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action.

39Is this a good topic sentence? "Rice is the basic food for half of the world's population."

40Which type of paragraph contains cited evidence?

41Select the incorrect statement about the middle of a paragraph:

42What comes at the end of your intro?

43Which is NOT a good way to start an introduction

44When do you usually meet main characters?

45What is the minimum number of body paragraphs in a standard persuasive essay?

46Structuring an argument:How should counterarguments be addressed in an academic paper?

47Which sentence could be removed WITHOUT affecting the paragraph's central argument?

48In the basic parts of an academic essay, what element is responsible for providing a sense of direction to the readers?

49A paragraph should cover ..... topics.

50Plan and organise your content

51How many sentences is the topic sentence in the paragraph?

52Which subtopic of argumentative essay terms provides a rebuttal to the writer's claim?

53Which word is used to separate paragraphs into different sections?

54What is the purpose of the conclusion in a research report?

55Ivy has included a sentence that does not belong in the sixth paragraph (sentences 23-28). Which sentence should she remove from this paragraph?

56Which part of a position paper provides the writer the avenue to restate position and main argument and suggest course of action?

57In a five paragraph essay, the ..... is the main idea you're trying to prove.

58True or False? The purpose of body paragraphs is to support the thesis statement of an essay?

59The exposition in a story is at the .....

60Lydia asked you to review her paper for errors and clarification. You were impressed that the paper stayed on the subject and was easy to read, and that you didn't find any errors in spelling, grammar, or information. You did think the paper contained a lot of extra and unnecessary information, so what principle of writing should you tell Lydia to improve?

61Of the following, the best description of the middle paragraph(s) of a letter using the direct approach is .....