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1Is the controlling idea the writer's own idea?

2When creating a thesis statement, it is important to think about your .....

3What does the topic of a topic sentence tell the reader?

4The RACES strategy helps you to write ..... paragraphs.

5The main idea of a paragraph is introduced by what?

6I should write about whatever side of the topic that provides the most evidence.

7Paragraphs must have illogical arrangement of ideas or pattern of development.

8Which of the following is good to include in your introduction?

9The following is an adequate topic sentence: Dickens relies upon figurative language in order to portray Scrooge as a greedy, cold-hearted character.

10A summary or a concrete conclusion about the issue and questions can be used to end the academic paper.

11The body of an expository essay must have .....

12What should be included in a expository essay for the STAAR Test?

13What does a thesis do?

14Which of the following would be an appropriate topic sentence for a paragraph about recycling?

15In what section of your essay should you summarize your main points?

16What does 'Developing the Topic' mean in the context of Ideas-The content and central message, including details that support the message?

17One central controlling idea

18What term is commonly used to provide a summary of the main points discussed in an essay?

19Ideas that support the main idea.

20What do you have to consider before you write an analytical exposition?

21Let me start by telling you a little bit about my own background.

22Today I will talk about 3 effects of plagiarism.-this announcement is a good way to start a thesis statement.

23The main point to be explained or argued in an essay is called:

24Stating the opposing argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with your argument is called

25Which line is not suitable in a hometown paragraph?

26Which is NOT an example of a writing purpose?

27Phrasing the thesis of your speech clearly helps you to identify exactly what you want to say to your audience.

28What is the significance of a strong topic sentence in an essay?

29How many supporting details should each body paragraph have?

30What should you avoid when writing an opinion paragraph?

31It is the most important idea in a paragraph or passage. It can be stated or implied.

32The sentence that presents the main idea of your essay is the

33"On the other hand, I am in favor of the idea that ..... "This phrase should be put at the beginning of .....

34In a 5-paragraph essay, how many topic sentences should there be?

35What is the purpose of the conclusion in a problem-solving essay?

36It presents a final thought about the events ocurred

37Business writers generally place the topic sentence near the end of a paragraph to serve as a summary.

38What should the third piece of your topic sentence do?

39Which section briefly explains what the report will cover and why?

40What is suggested as a good starting point for the structure of an essay?

41In what part of the speech, does the speaker preview his/her main points.

42Topic sentences can sometimes appear at the end of a paragraph.

43Which of the following is a characteristic of a good supporting sentence?

44What should always be in the last or second to last sentence of your introduction?

45What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?

46The main purpose of the last paragraph is to:

47What does analysis do in an essay?

48What 2 things belong in a thesis statement?

49Definition: usually includes a hook, necessary background information, and a thesis statement. The first paragraph in the essay.

50What is a supporting detail in a paragraph?

51Every paragraph should end with .....

52Podcasts give you the chance to listen to English from around the world, including both native and non-native speakers. As you listen to more and more English, you will understand moreWhat do you call of the text above?

53Introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

54What does the thesis part of an analytical exposition text do?

55The thesis statement should express a main idea and supporting points.

56Which opening creates effective attention for an informative talk on earthquakes?

57What are supporting details and where are they included in an essay outline?

58What does narrowing down a topic mean?

59Choose the best concluding sentence for this paragraph: ..... The internet has transformed education by providing access to a wealth of information and online courses. Students can learn at their own pace and explore subjects that interest them.

60A ..... is the first sentence of the paragraph. It shows the main idea.

61How many parts are in an introductory paragraph?