- 1. You should justify your point of view in an opinion essay.
A) True
B) False
- 2. When making a new point in your essay, begin a new paragraph.
A) False
B) True
- 3. Never use quotations when writing argumentative essays.
A) False
B) True
- 4. You may include strong personal words and expressions as well as short forms in your for-and-against essay.
A) True
B) False
- 5. In a problem-and-solution essay you should discuss both in the same paragraph.
A) False
B) True
- 6. When providing a solution to a problem, you should give ONLY a suggestion --reasons why your suggestion would be a good idea are not necessary.
A) False
B) True
- 7. You may present the opposite point of view when expressing your opinion.
A) False
B) True
- 8. In the conclusion of an essay giving arguments for/against a topic, ONLY a well-balanced consideration should be given.
A) True
B) False
- 9. Argumentative compositions may be written in either a formal or informal style.
A) False
B) True
- 10. Linking words ought to be included in your argumentative essay.
A) True
B) False
- 11. Short forms can be used, but writers should be careful.
A) True
B) False
- 12. You cannot refer to statistics unless you are certain of a source.
A) False
B) True
- 13. Argumentative essays should contain no less than three paragraphs.
A) Sometimes
B) True
C) False
- 14. The thesis statement is similar to the topic sentence.
A) False
B) True
- 15. If you include a counter-argument, you should use one paragraph for it.
A) False
B) True
- 16. Should the conclusion restate ideas from the introduction?
A) No
B) Sometimes
C) Yes
- 17. You may use a ______ instead of a linking word in a complex sentence.
A) period
B) semicolon
C) colon
D) comma
- 18. When writing a direct-questions essay, you should answer each question in a separate paragraph.
A) True
B) Sometimes
C) False
- 19. In an advantages-and-disadvantages essay, the writer may prioritize one of them.
A) True
B) False
C) Sometimes
- 20. Which sentence is correct (more logical)?
A) It was rainy; so I did not put on my jacket and went for a walk.
B) It was raining since I put on my jacket and went for a walk.
C) I putted on my jacket and went for a walk despite the rain.
D) Though it was raining, I put on my jacket and went for a walk.
- 21. My flight was delayed ______ the weather was bad.
A) due to
B) because of
C) since
D) provided
- 22. In the last decades Latin America has undergone difficult situations ______ corruption deals, drug-trafficking, coup-d'état, and more.
A) similar to
B) for example
C) such as
D) as
- 23. Should you include an indentation to start a paragraph?
A) Yes
B) No
- 24. A comma indicates a ______ break in a sentence.
A) definite
B) indefinite
C) long
D) small
- 25. Which is the compound sentence?
A) I did my homework. I went to the park.
B) I went to the park because I did my homework.
C) While I did my homework, my sister went to the park.
D) I did my homework, but I wanted to go to the park.
- 26. Which are the FANBOYS?
A) For - An - No - But - Or - Yet - Since
B) For - And - Neither - But - Or - Yet - Since
C) For - Another - Nor - But - Or - Yes - So
D) For - And - Nor - But - Or - Yet - So
- 27. What is the odd one out?
A) Besides
B) Yet
C) However
D) While
- 28. It is recommended to paraphrase the essay question into the introduction.
A) False
B) True
C) Sometimes
- 29. 'Despite' is a connector of ______.
A) Result
B) Contrast
C) Addition
D) Sequence
- 30. Are the words/phrases 'connectors, linking words, and transition words' synonyms?
A) Yes
B) No
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