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Topic SentencesSet 54

1What text structure do the signal words 'issue' refer to?

2What is a common error when writing topic sentences?

3Which thesis is too weak?

4Cargo Carts of a train represents what part of the proficient paragraph

5What is often found in the first sentence of a well-organized paragraph?

6The counterclaim is placed at the beginning of the .....

7In expository writing, which part of the essay provides detailed information and evidence to support the thesis?

8What is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the sun?

9You can refute opposing views through

10In an expository text, what is usually found in the introduction?

11In which section of a research report does the author describe data collection strategies?

12If you are writing a paragraph about your favorite hobby, which of the following should you do to make it effective?

13Orientation is usually found in .....

14TRUE/FALSE-Topic sentences aren't needed for good writing because effective readers don't need organization to understand what they're reading.

15Each paragraph must have a

16Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.

17To make a fried egg, ....., heat a pan over a fire. ....., pour a little cooking oil into the pan. ....., break an egg into the oil. ....., add a dash of pepper and a pinch of salt. ....., when the egg is cooked, dish it onto a plate and serve it hot.

18Which of the following statements about outlining is only true statement?

19What should you do if you want to stay on topic?

20What is a "claim", in a piece of non-fiction?

21What is the purpose of a paragraph?

22What is the recommended organization for a literary analysis essay?

23Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

24According to the textbook, the upper limit on number of main ideas is .....

25Argumentation that addresses the opposing viewpoint or counterargument is called

26What is the problem with the following thesis statement?"I am going to write about sports injuries."

27What do you call the sentences in a paragraph that support the main idea?

28What should always be in paragraph ONE?

29How should you conclude the closing paragraph of a cover letter?

30What is the first sentence of your introductory paragraph called?

31A thesis may present the writer's attitude about his/her topic.

32Which of the following is true about formal academic essays?

33How many elements are typically found in a paragraph?

34Why is a thesis statement important?

35Which order helps organize a travel story in this lesson?

36What is the primary way to maintain your focus in an expository/informational essay?

37Your main ideas must follow the order of your thesis statement.

38The 3rd and 4th sentence in a body paragraph are called

39The method of arranging lesson material from the simple to complex, past to present, and known to unknown, is one that .....?

40What is the most effective way to address a counterclaim?

41Which one of the following could be a thesis statement? (The others are detail sentences!)

42THE CONCLUDING SENTENCE IS SIMILAR TO .....

43The 3 places to look for "flesh and blood" support for body paragraphs are .....

44What is the third thing you should do when preparing to write an informative essay?

45Which of the following is NOT a strategy to write the clincher in the conclusion?

46What elements are included in the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay, similar to the opening act of a Shakespearean play?

47What is a 'Subheading'? A heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing.

48Which is not a way to keep paragraphs concise?

49Why is the thesis statement considered the most important sentence in a persuasive text?

50The conclusion paragraph is found where?

51The sentence that tells the reader what the body paragraph is going to be about is called the

52Conclusion sentences should .....

53What is the role of a conclusion in a text?

54The ..... is the LAST sentence of a paragraph.

55What is a concluding statement's main purpose in an argumentative essay?

56Usually, how many sentences should be in each paragraph you write for most academic essays?

57A persuasive speech includes evidence and counters opposing views. What part should address counterarguments?

58What information do you put in the first paragraph of a letter?

59Choose true or false There is no single way to structure a research report, but there are certain elements that must be present.

60Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?"Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet."

61The introduction paragraph should start with a "hook" to grab the reader's attention.