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1Which is the correct writing process flow?

2Is this a topic or a main idea?animals

3A ..... is a group of sentences that develops one main idea; the main ideais usually stated in the first sentence, called the ..... sentence. Theother sentences ..... the main idea.

4Why is the conclusion paragraph important in an essay?

5What would be a good topic sentence for paragraph 2?

6When a thesis statement is vague, what is the most likely consequence for the body paragraphs of the paper?

7What do you begin your argumentative essay/article with to grab your reader's attention? This is usually DRAMATIC!

8True or False: The primary goal of the introduction is to get the attention of the audience.

9The first sentence of your body paragraph is your ..... and 1st reason why.

10Which of the following is true of conclusions?

11Each body paragraph should include

12What does the thesis statement do?

13The closing sentence of a paragraph should be exactly the same as the topic sentence.

14Do you need a topic sentence in your 1st body paragraph

15You should look for all of the following in the intro paragraph except-

16What are the basic parts of an essay Task 1?

17This part completes the essay by summarizing the most important ideas.

18What does the writer often use the conclusion for in an argument?

19True or False: A Conclusion is found at the beginning of a feature article.

20What do we call the supporting sentences in a paragraph?

21The purpose of a title is .....

22Which of the following best describes an argumentative essay?

23Which of the following best describes a topic sentence?

24Developing a clear thesis statement is

25Arguments against the speakers own point of view are:

26What type of information goes in the introductory paragraph?

27What is a supporting detail sentence?

28A compare and contrast pattern in a passage shows how

29Which of the following is an example of how to attract the reader's attention in the introduction?

30A paragraph that explains how something happens follows which pattern?

31The second part of a paragraph can be called .....

32Choose the sentence that best supports the topic sentence:'Reading regularly improves vocabulary.'

33What is Body Paragraph 2 about?

34Ending your paragraph with a quotation is a bad idea because it does not allow the writer to explain the quotation.

35A good introduction .....

36What three elements must be included in every single introductory paragraph of an essay?

37The area(s) of the argument that support the claim presented by the speaker

38The final paragraph of the text serves as a/an .....

39Final summary refers to a recap of all the main point of a speech, usually occurring just before or during the conclusion

40The concluding statement or section should do all of the following EXCEPT

41The first paragraph of an essay, in which the main idea is presented

42What is the function of a Thesis in a formal essay structure?

43A paragraph contains these three sentences: 'The game was exciting. The crowd was loud. Our team won.' How can you best combine them to create sentence variety?

44True or False?You can show that there are two sides to an issue by using a question such as:"Is this acceptable?"

45A concession:

46Sentences that states the main idea of the essay, located in the introduction paragraph

47The other sentences in a paragraph ..... the topic sentence.

48A topic sentence must be about something you can prove, explain, or show through description.

49The first sentence in the conclusion should be

50You are writing a story. What is the best way to organize your ideas before you start?

51Which of the following is the correct set up for the introduction paragraph for a 5-paragraph informative essay?

52What should an expository introduction include?

53The most effective way to end a news story is:

54How does the requirement for a claim in a paragraph differ from a thesis/claim in an introduction, based on the material?

55A standard paragraph, without text evidence/quotes, is about how long?

56This feature is found at the top of a section of text and explains what that section is about.

57The exposition of a story .....

58The thesis statement introduces ideas in the order in which they will be discussed in the essay.

59When is a topical organization best used in a speech?

60A statement or sentence that states the main idea of an essay is a .....

61After you have your main idea, what should you do next to organize your work?