ENW492c Study Exam Questions &
Answers.
What is an essay?
A piece of writing with one paragraph around one topic
A piece of writing with one paragraph around multiple topics
A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs around several topics
A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs focused around one topic - CORRECT ANSWER D
2.
All of the following are effective ways to write an introductory paragraph for an essay EXCEPT which
one?
Start with general statements and get more specific.
Start with a surprising statement.
Start with an interesting hook or anecdote.
Explain several reasons to support your thesis statement. - CORRECT ANSWER D
All of the following are rules of academic writing EXCEPT which one?
Use correct grammar and punctuation.
Use specific pronouns, such as "I," "me," "we," and "us."
Use the format that your teacher requires.
Cite outside sources in a correct format. - CORRECT ANSWER B
What are the two required parts of a good thesis statement?
Topic and controlling idea
Thesis and controlling idea
Topic and compelling idea
Thesis and compelling idea - CORRECT ANSWER A
,Which of the following should you do in your thesis statement?
Write a statement that is not too popular or obvious.
Write a clear, logical fact.
Use pronouns to refer to people and things that you will write about.
Announce your thesis statement. - CORRECT ANSWER A
In a body paragraph, which of the following sentences has a purpose similar to that of the thesis
statement?
Supporting idea
Example
Detail
Topic sentence - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following words will definitely make a thesis statement arguable?
Can
Should
Shall
Could - CORRECT ANSWER B
Supporting ideas are more specific than the topic sentence in a body paragraph.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER T
A good paragraph should have at least two topic sentences.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER F
How do you create coherence in an essay?
Use examples.
, Use topic sentences.
Use supporting ideas.
Use transitions. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The purpose of body paragraphs is to support the thesis statement of an essay?
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER T
An academic essay usually needs 2 body paragraphs to support the thesis statement.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER F
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay?
Borrowing money to buy a new house is a big decision.
Yes
No - CORRECT ANSWER B
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay?
People should not be forced by the government to vaccinate their children.
Yes
No - CORRECT ANSWER A
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay?
Temperatures are getting hotter and rain is badly needed.
Yes
No - CORRECT ANSWER B
A thesis statement for an argument essay can be a fact or true statement.
True
Answers.
What is an essay?
A piece of writing with one paragraph around one topic
A piece of writing with one paragraph around multiple topics
A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs around several topics
A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs focused around one topic - CORRECT ANSWER D
2.
All of the following are effective ways to write an introductory paragraph for an essay EXCEPT which
one?
Start with general statements and get more specific.
Start with a surprising statement.
Start with an interesting hook or anecdote.
Explain several reasons to support your thesis statement. - CORRECT ANSWER D
All of the following are rules of academic writing EXCEPT which one?
Use correct grammar and punctuation.
Use specific pronouns, such as "I," "me," "we," and "us."
Use the format that your teacher requires.
Cite outside sources in a correct format. - CORRECT ANSWER B
What are the two required parts of a good thesis statement?
Topic and controlling idea
Thesis and controlling idea
Topic and compelling idea
Thesis and compelling idea - CORRECT ANSWER A
,Which of the following should you do in your thesis statement?
Write a statement that is not too popular or obvious.
Write a clear, logical fact.
Use pronouns to refer to people and things that you will write about.
Announce your thesis statement. - CORRECT ANSWER A
In a body paragraph, which of the following sentences has a purpose similar to that of the thesis
statement?
Supporting idea
Example
Detail
Topic sentence - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following words will definitely make a thesis statement arguable?
Can
Should
Shall
Could - CORRECT ANSWER B
Supporting ideas are more specific than the topic sentence in a body paragraph.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER T
A good paragraph should have at least two topic sentences.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER F
How do you create coherence in an essay?
Use examples.
, Use topic sentences.
Use supporting ideas.
Use transitions. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The purpose of body paragraphs is to support the thesis statement of an essay?
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER T
An academic essay usually needs 2 body paragraphs to support the thesis statement.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER F
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay?
Borrowing money to buy a new house is a big decision.
Yes
No - CORRECT ANSWER B
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay?
People should not be forced by the government to vaccinate their children.
Yes
No - CORRECT ANSWER A
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay?
Temperatures are getting hotter and rain is badly needed.
Yes
No - CORRECT ANSWER B
A thesis statement for an argument essay can be a fact or true statement.
True
