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Essay writing process allows you to practice and develop transferable skills that are valuable

to you not only while you're a student but also when you graduate and have to write in a
professional role.
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Introduction, is a where main ideas and supporting details are found.
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Thesis statement is the most important sentence in the entire essay.
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The introduction of your essay must get the attention of your reader.
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The basic parts of an essay are composed of: Introduction and Conclusion.
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It is in the body, in which you will leave something to your audience, it could be a quotation
or a hanging statement.
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It is important to write the introduction and body of your essay in one sitting.
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The thesis statement is the essay's "big idea".
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Aldous Huxley, a famed essayist compares essay to poem.
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The thesis statement is a sentence that says clearly, precisely, and concisely what the essay is
all about.
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Sources of information are the key to produce an effective essay which you will get from?
I. Lectures

II. Tutorials

III. Reading

IV. Electronic Media

Select one:
a. I, III and IV
b. I, II, III and IV
c. III only
d. III and IV
In writing the conclusion which of the following you should avoid:
Select one:
a. Always ends with concluding paragraph
b. Introduce a new idea
c. Revie main points
d. To have a concluding statement or quotation

Which is NOT TRUE in thesis statement?

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a. Found in the last sentence in the introduction
b. Positioned in the body of an essay
c. Summary of the essay
d. The most important sentence in the entire essay

What part of an essay discusses your views and opinions?

Select one:
a. Conclusion
b. Introduction
c. None of the choices
d. Body
All are definitions of an essay except.
Select one:
a. A series of paragraphs about one main idea or point
b. Pieces of structured writing, mostly written in formal
c. A short literary composition on a particular theme
d. The final stage in the writing process
It is part of an essay which prepares the audience to read the piece. It introduces the main
idea and purpose of the essay.
Select one:
a. Body
b. Conclusion
c. Opening
d. Introduction
This step in producing an essay involves reevaluating your notes on their relevance to your
thesis statement.
Select one:
a. Identifying and Analyzing
b. Editing and Proofreading
c. Organizing and Revising
d. Reviewing and Reflecting

The first sentence in an essay MUST

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a. Discuss the main idea
b. Provide background
c. All of the choices
d. Get the readers interest and attention

What do you think is the next step after you have analyzed the essay brief, formulated a
provisional thesis statement, and read and made notes?

I. Organize the information that you have gathered.

II. Transform this information into the basis of clear and logical paragraphs

Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. I only
c. II only
d. I and II
What is the last step in the process ofwriting an essay?
Select one:
a. Publishing
b. Proofreading
c. Revising
d. Editing

Descriptive essay makes use of the flashbacks.


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False
In Persuasive essays, the writer will let his/her readers know why a certain position is correct,
clearly and without equivocation.
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False
Essays can be written on the basis of a specific scientific approach or method.
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False
If the writer wants to tell his experiences. This is a persuasive essay.
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The types of essay can be determined by identifying the writer's goal.
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False
An effective essay is organized with an introduction, body and conclusion.
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False
Essays follow a structure that is organized logically for the reader's easy comprehension of
the topic discussed.
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True
False
A good essay has limits for subjects.
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True
False
Descriptive essays are written in the first person perspective or in the perspective of the
writer as it is believed to give readers the feeling of being a part of the story.
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True
False
An expository essay aims to inform and present a balanced analysis of a topic.
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True
False
Which of the choices below describe a good feature/s of an essay.
Select one:
a. Can revolve around at a specific topic
b. Long and organized
c. Essay has strict structure
d. All of the choices
Another type of essay aims to argue the reader to accept the writer's point of view.
Select one:
a. Expository essay
b. Narrative essay
c. Descriptive essay
d. Persuasive essay
In the narrative essay, the writer can use his own experiences in his piece. What type of essay
in which the writer cannot use his personal opinions instead all the topics are based on facts?
Select one:
a. Narrative essay
b. Expository essay
c. Descriptive essay
d. Persuasive essay
Persuasive essays aim to convince the reader to accept the writer's point of view. These are
supported by building a statement that is
Select one:
a. Logic
b. Sound reasoning
c. All of the choices
d. Facts
This type of essay usually written in the first person point of view.
Select one:
a. Narrative essay
b. Descriptive essay
c. Persuasive essay
d. Expository essay
All are the features of a good essay except.
Select one:
a. No limits of subjects
b. They have strict structure
c. No limits for methods of analysis
d. They are long
The four major types of essays are; Narrative essay, Descriptive essay, Expository essay
and_____?
Select one:
a. Informal essay
b. Persuasive essay
c. Personal essay
d. Research essay
A good essay should be organized logically for the reader's easy appreciation of the story. It
refers to what features of an essay?
Select one:
a. Content
b. Mechanics
c. Structure
d. System
A type of essay wherein the writer defines the topic at hand through the use of statistics,
examples and facts.
Select one:
a. Persuasive essay
b. Narrative essay
c. Descriptive essay
d. Expository essay
What type of essay in which the writer will use colorful words and its meaning and other
details to appeal to the reader's senses.
Select one:
a. Expository essay
b. Narrative essay
c. Descriptive essay
d. Persuasive essay
The deeper meaning of a story is called theme.
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True
False
Antagonist is the main character of a fiction story.
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True
False

Narrative writing is often categorized as fiction.

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True
False
One of the essential elements of a narrative essay is the setting. It is usually told
chronologically.
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True
False
Revising is another step wherein you can review, modify and reorganize your work.
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True
False
A character who plays the opposite of the main character in the story is called Protagonist.
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False
In structuring a narrative essay, it's the writer's choice when to reveal the significance of the
experience.
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False
In drafting, the writer must be able to recall his or her life experiences in accordance to the
theme they are supposed to do.
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True
False

The goal of narrative essay is to sympathize and to relate his/her experiences with the
writer's.

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False
After discussing on the topic during the prewriting stage, it is time to start revising the essay.
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True
False
In writing a narrative essay one should remember the steps. These are;
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a. Drafting, Prewriting, Revising, Editing and Publishing
b. Prewriting, Drafting, Editing, Revising and Publishing
c. Drafting, Prewriting, Editing, Revising and Publishing
d. Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing and Publishing
One of the elements that refers to time and location in which the story takes place.
Select one:
a. Plot
b. Setting
c. Conflict
d. Characters
The final step of writing the narrative is ____?
Select one:
a. Revising
b. Publishing
c. Editing
d. Drafting
A narrative essay...
Select one:
a. Uses facts and statistics
b. Uses colorful words for his reader
c. Aims to argue the reader to accept writer's points of view
d. Is written in first person point of view

A narrative essay should have these elements except.

Select one:
a. Begin at the beginning - end at the end
b. Have a certain audience
c. Establish 4 w's in setting
d. None of the choices
What is the first step in writing a narrative?
Select one:
a. Prewriting
b. Editing
c. Revising
d. Drafting
This is the part of the writing process in which the writer corrects the grammar and
mechanics to improve the composition.
Select one:
a. Drafting
b. Revising
c. Editing
d. Publishing
Elements of the story that refers to the problem/s between two parties.
Select one:
a. Setting
b. Plot
c. Characters
d. Conflict

Which of the following is not part of the writing process of a narrative essay?

Select one:
a. Publishing
b. Drafting
c. Setting
d. Prewriting
Narrative essay is different from the other type of essay because:
Select one:
a. The author can use all the colorful words and apply it to his essay
b. The author can write using their own perspective and experiences
c. The author can argue to his readers
d. All of the choices

Long quiz

______ is type of essay that the author argues to the reader to accept his/her point of view?
Select one:
a. Narrative Essay
b. Persuasive Essay
c. Expository Essay
d. Descriptive Essay
Which of the choices below is not recommended in writing a narrative essay?
Select one:
a. It should have motivations
b. The paper should have a clear point of view
c. Words and phrases should be brief and understandable
d. Not focus on the organization
In the narrative essay you will share to the reader your________ ?
Select one:
a. Education background
b. All of the choices
c. Experiences
d. Information
Below are features on an essay, EXCEPT;
Select one:
a. All essays are long
b. None of the choices
c. It has strict structure
d. There are no limits on subjects and methods
This is a type of essay wherein the author will use exciting words?
Select one:
a. Descriptive Essay
b. Narrative Essay
c. Persuasive Essay
d. Expository Essay
______ part of an essay in which your opinions and views are being discussed?
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. Conclusion
c. Body
d. Introduction
You can use citation and famous quotes to conclude your essay.
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False

Narrative writing is often categorized as non-fiction.

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False
When you start writing your essay it is important to make your reader asks for more.
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False
Protagonist is the main character of a fiction story.
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True
False
It is one of the elements of the story that refers to the problems encountered?
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a. Conflict
b. Characters
c. Plot
d. Setting
The topic sentence of the essay as also called __________.
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a. Theses statement
b. None of the choices
c. Theory statement
d. Thesis statement
Narrative essay are making use of the flashbacks.
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True
False
The question, "What happened?" answers to what type of essay________?
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a. Expository Essay
b. Narrative Essay
c. Persuasive Essay
d. Descriptive Essay
It is important to include our senses in writing a narrative essay.
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True
False
____is type of essay wherein facts and examples are used by authors?
Select one:
a. Persuasive Essay
b. Descriptive Essay
c. Expository Essay
d. Narrative Essay
The body of an essay should be_____.
Select one:
a. 5 paragraphs
b. Only one paragraphs
c. Same as the ending paragraphs
d. Good content and well organized
Logically arranged for the easy understanding of the readers is what features of an essay?
Select one:
a. System
b. Content
c. Mechanics
d. Structure
Thesis statement should be found in every paragraph of your essay.
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True
False
Clustering and brainstorming are good ways to start an effective free writing.
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True
False
Aldous Huxley, a famous essayist compares essay to novel.
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True
False
After waking up early in the morning you suddenly feel lonely. You began writing an essay
about sadness. What type of essay is this______?
Select one:
a. Descriptive Essay
b. Persuasive Essay
c. Expository Essay
d. Narrative Essay
It is important to get the attention of the readers at the middle part of the story.
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True
False
To start with the concluding paragraph it is important to state again your thesis statement.
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True
False
A narrative essay can also be called as a story.
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True
False
The difference of a narrative essay from the other types is ________?
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. The uses his perspectives and personal experiences in the paper
c. The writer can dispute with his/her readers
d. The writer uses colorful words
Introduction, body and the conclusion are the basic parts of an essay.
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True
False
To make your conclusion it is good to make new ideas.
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True
False
The in-depth meaning of an essay is called the plot.
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True
False

______ is part of an essay that presents the purpose?

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a. Introduction
b. Conclusion
c. Opening
d. Body
The author of descriptive essay describes a person, event and thing.
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True
False
Descriptive essay is the type of essay that needs sensory writing.
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True
False
Re-reading is not important in the final step.
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True
False
In writing descriptive essay, it is the author's task to convey the reader through your words.
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True
False
In choosing a topic it is important to write the paragraph chronologically if the author is
describing an event.
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True
False
In descriptive writing, the author will tell to his reader's what he's trying to describe.
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True
False
Writing the conclusion is the last step in producing an essay.
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True
False
In the essay "Have You Ever Seen an Oarfish", the author covers all the five senses.
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True
False
The last paragraph sets the tone for the rest of the essay.
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True
False

In descriptive essay, the author's goal is to create a picture of an experience to his reader's
through the use of their five senses.

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True
False
What sense you can infer in paragraph three of the essay?
Select one:
a. Smell
b. Touch
c. Taste
d. Sight
In writing a descriptive essay it enables you to?
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a. It appeals to your senses
b. All of the choices
c. Get information about a specific person, place, or event
d. Making your senses active

What are the steps in writing a descriptive essay?

I. Choose a topic

II. Create a statement

III. Get the senses right

IV. Create an outline

V. Write the conclusion

VI. Review the essay

VII. Finish it up

Select one:
a. II, IV, V, VI and VII
b. I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII
c. I, II, IV, V, Vi and VII
d. II, I, IV, V, VII and VI
The phrase, "An oarfish isa gigantic and extremely elongated sea creature; its length can
reach about 17 meters long", the author is using what descriptive word?
Select one:
a. Simile
b. Hyperbole
c. Personification
d. Metaphor
In choosing the topic it usually focuses on;
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. Place/location
c. Person
d. Event
The importance of proofreading is?
Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. To use descriptive words
c. To improve the words the author is using
d. To check the grammar error, punctuation, and spelling
The second paragraph of the essay "Have You Ever Seen an Oafish" describes _____?
Select one:
a. Oarfish
b. Human
c. Mother earth
d. Sea creatures
This is the introductory paragraph that sets out the topic framework?
Select one:
a. Getting the senses right
b. Creating a statement
c. Creating an outline
d. Choosing a topic
In making your essay more effective, you can use the term "like" or "as" in comparing two
things. This figure of speech is called?
Select one:
a. Simile
b. Allegory
c. Metaphor
d. Personification
What do you think format is important in writing a descriptive essay?
Select one:
a. To have good grades
b. So that the readers could have a better understanding of the essay
c. To have an organized thoughts and ideas
d. All of the choices

Definition essay is a type of literary writing where it explains the meaning of the term
literally.
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True
False
A biography about Pres. Rodrigo Duterte is an example of an expository essay.
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True
False
An essay about the effects of texting to the student's grammar is an example of Expository
writing.
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True
False
Comparison and contrast dwell on the similarities only.
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True
False
Denotation normally does not follow the dictionary meaning of the word.
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True
False
To compare means to tell how they are different.
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True
False
Expository essay describes factual observations rather than personal feelings.
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True
False
Expository essay is a fictional type of writing.
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True
False
Cause and effect essay is a type of literally writing that focuses on similarities and differences
between two ideas.
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True
False
A cause and effect essay looks at the reasons for something, then discusses the results.
Select one:
True
False
Which of the choices below is not an example of expository writing?
Select one:
a. Short story
b. Telling directions
c. Research paper
d. Autobiography
What is the importance of writing cause and effect essay?
Select one:
a. To persuade
b. To predict an outcome
c. To solve a problem
d. All of the choices
It's a technique in writing a comparison and contrast essay?
Select one:
a. Use of jargons
b. Using technical words
c. Use of figurative language
d. All of the choices
Which of the following is a sample topic of a definition essay?
Select one:
a. Joy
b. Smile
c. All of the choices
d. House
An expository essay belongs to_________ category?
Select one:
a. Non-fiction
b. Drama
c. Short story
d. Fiction
Below are the different types of an expository essay except?
Select one:
a. Descriptive essay
b. Definition essay
c. Compare and Contrast essay
d. Classification essay
Which is UNTRUE about expository essay?
Select one:
a. Expository essay presents and explains rather than evaluate.
b. Expository essay aims to explain using facts and opinions
c. Expository essay usually written in third person.
d. Expository essay focuses on the personal feelings.
Strategy/ies used by writers to define a term to their literally work?
Select one:
a. Connotation
b. Contrast
c. Denotation
d. Comparison
Which of the following is a purpose of expository writing?
Select one:
a. Presents factual information
b. All of the choices
c. Expresses feeling and emotions
d. Evaluation of opinions
In order for the reader to comprehend the cause and effect essay, the author should?
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. Coherent arrangement of ideas
c. Focus on its cause or it's effect and give supporting details
d. Limitation of the number of causes and effects highlighted

Persuasive essays are heavy on opinion while based on facts.


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True
False
Tone refers to the attitude of the writer towards his subject.
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True
False
A persuasive essay is designed to share your feelings and opinions.
Select one:
True
False
Of course and on the other hand are some expressions used in persuasive writing essay in
giving reasons.
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True
False
Writing about something inconsistent manner is one of the best ways to be a persuasive
writer.
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True
False
Forlini says that, "the opinions of the audience should be controversial enough or something
that would inspire conversation and debate".
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True
False
Second, next and finally are some expressions used in writing persuasive essay in answering
the opposition.
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True
False
Writers may begin their persuasive essays with a probing question.
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True
False
The tone of the writer is presented through the choices of words used.
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True
False
In persuasive essay the introduction doesn't have to capture the attention of the audience.
Select one:
True
False
What are the elements of a persuasive essay?
Select one:
a. Clear, concise and defined thesis statement
b. Clearly organized structure
c. Strong introduction
d. All of the choices
Misuse of the right words in writing a persuasive essay could lead to _____?
Select one:
a. Persuade the reader
b. Confusion to the reader
c. Easy understanding of the essay
d. All of the choices
Which of the following topic below is a good example of writing a persuasive essay?
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. Narration
c. Debates
d. Monologue
____ can help your evidence more believable?
Select one:
a. Statistics
b. Opinion
c. Back up
d. None of the choices
In writing persuasive essay, the writer not just state his side of the chosen topic but also the
pays attention to the right words he'll be using. This is called?
Select one:
a. Vocabulary
b. Character
c. Emotion
d. Tone

What is the main objective of a Persuasive essay?

Select one:
a. To give information
b. To tell a story
c. To convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion
d. All of the choices
Which of the following choices below would be bet topic/idea for persuasive writing?
Select one:
a. Unforgettable Summer experience
b. Unborn Child
c. Life of the late Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago
d. Is Technology Making People Smarter or Dumber

What do you think is the purpose of the writer in using the statements below:

"Do you want to be part of ..."

"What would happen if ..."

"Do you really think ..."

Select one:
a. To have the attention of the reader
b. To entertain the reader
c. To grab the attention of the reader and make them think
d. To feel comfortable with the language
What are the components of a persuasive writing?
Select one:
a. Introduction, body and conclusion
b. Introduction, thesis statement, body and conclusion
c. Introduction, argument and conclusion
d. Thesis statement only
In drafting a persuasive essay, the body of the paragraph may include the following topics
except?
Select one:
a. Real-life examples
b. Quotes from experts
c. Strong evidence of facts
d. Introduce new ideas
The study about extinct Dinosaur is a good topic in writing an argumentative essay.
Select one:
True
False
Topics about your personal opinions and problems are good argument in writing an argument
essay.
Select one:
True
False
Selected topics of argumentative essay has PROs and CONs.
Select one:
True
False
Feelings and emotions are good supporting ideas in your topic in writing argumentative
essay.
Select one:
True
False
It is important in refuting arguments to know first their opposing ideas.
Select one:
True
False
In an argumentative essay, starts with a bold introduction.
Select one:
True
False
You should use citations in supporting your evidence.
Select one:
True
False
The main objective of argumentative essay is to persuade people to change beliefs.
Select one:
True
False
Topics that are vague can be an argument in writing an argumentative essay.
Select one:
True
False
Facts are good topic in writing an argumentative essay.
Select one:
True
False
What part of the argumentative essay does the author shows his refute to the argument?
Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. Conclusion
c. Body
d. Introduction
In choosing a topic for writing an argumentative essay it should contain____?
Select one:
a. The topic should be supported with..
b. The topic should have an argument
c. All of the choices
d. Topic should be narrowed down
When refuting opposing arguments you should?
Select one:
a. Clarify
b. Generalize
c. Specify
d. All of the choices
Which of the choices below is a fault in the supporting ideas?
Select one:
a. Using statistics
b. Facts about the topic
c. Citations
d. Feelings and emotional arguments
______ is important in persuading others in your opinion.
Select one:
a. Introduction
b. Supporting ideas
c. Main idea
d. None of the choices
When reaching the turning point of the argumentative essay, you can use the following
expressions in the statement?
Select one:
a. On the other hand
b. However
c. But
d. All of the choices
What is the purpose of refute?
Select one:
a. To provide background study of the topic
b. To summarize all the arguments
c. To give information to the reader
d. To prove that the opponent side is wrong
In argumentative essay we are not only presenting arguments but alsoit's_____?
Select one:
a. CAUSE and EFFECT
b. PROS (supporting ideas) and CONS (opposing ideas)
c. CONS (opposing ideas)
d. PROS (supporting ideas) only
Argumentative essay is ______?
Select one:
a. Requires the reader to investigate a topic
b. Sharing a real life story
c. To create a picture in reader's mind
d. None of the choices
Which of the following choices is a good argument in writing an argumentative essay?
Select one:
a. Buddhism
b. Death penalty
c. All of the choices
d. Favorite pet

Long test

The most common type of an outline isalphanumeric outline, or an outline that uses letters
and numbers.
Select one:
True
False
__________ is an elements of the story that tells the location?
Select one:
a. Plot
b. Setting
c. Characters
d. Conflict
_______ is the first step in writing a narrative essay?
Select one:
a. Editing
b. Drafting
c. Revising
d. Prewriting

The main goal of a persuasive essay is to _______?

Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. Convince the reader to agree with his opinion
c. Give information
d. Tell a story
An essay is _______?
Select one:
a. A short literally composition
b. All of the choices
c. A piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly
always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter,
rhyme, and stanzaic structure.
d. A fictitious prose
Which part of the paragraph discusses the evidence?
Select one:
a. Main idea
b. Introduction
c. Transition
d. Analysis
The purpose of refute is?
Select one:
a. To sum up all the arguments
b. To show background study of the topic
c. To prove that the opponent side is wrong
d. To provide information to the reader
________ is the final step in writing an essay?
Select one:
a. Editing
b. Publishing
c. Proofreading
d. Revising

What is a narrative essay?

Select one:
a. Uses facts and statistics
b. Uses colorful words
c. All of the choices
d. Written in first person point of view
Facts are not a good topic in writing an argumentative essay.
Select one:
True
False
Macro outline is_______?
Select one:
a. An outline that goes into the small details of the paper
b. A sentence outline
c. An outline shows which are main and sub-points
d. All of the choices
A type of essay written in person's point of view?
Select one:
a. Descriptive essay
b. Expository essay
c. Persuasive essay
d. Narrative essay
____________ refers to the problems among the characters?
Select one:
a. Conflict
b. Plot
c. Characters
d. Setting
_____ is the third step in the writing process?
Select one:
a. Publishing
b. Pre-writing
c. Revising
d. Drafting
A thesis statement must take a position in every issue.
Select one:
True
False
Revision is considered one of the crucial part in essay writing.
Select one:
True
False
What category does expository essay belongs to?
Select one:
a. Non-fiction
b. Short Story
c. Fiction
d. Drama
The choices below are examples of an Expository essay EXCEPT?
Select one:
a. Short stories
b. Autobiography
c. Telling street signs and directions
d. Research paper
The conclusion of your essay should include all of the following EXCEPT?
Select one:
a. Main ideas
b. Transition sentences
c. Supporting details
d. All of the choices
Only selected essays need to be revised.
Select one:
True
False

Which of the following is not part of the writing process?

Select one:
a. Revising
b. Drafting
c. Planning
d. Audience

Essay follows a structure that is organized logically for the reader's easy comprehension of
the topic discussed.

Select one:
True
False
Reading your essay a loud can improve the quality of your paper.
Select one:
True
False
Protagonist is the main character of the story.
Select one:
True
False
Liza is looking over her writing to see if there are any misspelled words, end marks and
words that need to be capitalized. Which stage of the writing process is she in?
Select one:
a. Drafting
b. Proofreading
c. Revising
d. Publishing
A thesis statement is a sentence that says clearly, precisely, and concisely what the essay is
all about.
Select one:
True
False
The final part of writing an essay is the question and answer.
Select one:
True
False

How many steps involved in the writing process?

Select one:
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 4
Ian is done in his essay. He is now reviewing what he has written. What stage of the writing
process is he doing?
Select one:
a. Proofreading
b. Publishing
c. Revising
d. Drafting
April is putting all her ideas on a paper. She is not concerned with grammar or punctuation
mistakes. What stage of the writing process is she in?
Select one:
a. Revising
b. Proofreading
c. Drafting
d. Publishing

To write a good thesis statement you should keep in mind to ______?


Select one:
a. Consider the other side
b. You should read and compare your sources
c. All of the choices
d. Draft your thesis statement
Aside from choosing and drafting your thesis statement, it is also important that your
statement should be _____?
Select one:
a. Exact and wordy
b. Clear and lengthy
c. Vague and long
d. Clear and concise
Why do you need in a thesis statement?
Select one:
a. It serves to engage the reader's interest
b. A thesis statement tells the reader what is the paper all about
c. All of the choices
d. It is where reader is heading to

Identify the correct order in writing the title of an essay. 

I. Decide which kind of essay you are going to write

II. Mind-map ideas related to the main theme


III. State your topic clearly

IV. Set your limits carefully

V. Write your title in the correct format

Select one:
a. I, III, IV & V
b. I, II, III, IV & V
c. I, II, III & V
d. I, III, V

Identify the correct order in writing the title of an essay. 

I. Decide which kind of essay you are going to write

II. Mind-map ideas related to the main theme

III. State your topic clearly

IV. Set your limits carefully

V. Write your title in the correct format

Select one:
a. I, III, IV & V
b. I, II, III, IV & V
c. I, II, III & V
d. I, III, V
A strong thesis statement should______?
Select one:
a. Too broad statement
b. Expresses one thought
c. Takes a lot of stand
d. None of the choices
In choosing the topic of your essay you must consider the following except____?
Select one:
a. Choose from any of the 4 major types of essay
b. Start a topic you are familiar with
c. Topic that unavailable to support
d. It should fits your interest
What is the purpose of brainstorming?
Select one:
a. The facilitator will discuss every ideas connected to the topic
b. To have limited ideas
c. All of the choices
d. It will help narrowing down your topic
_________ is a statement that does not need to be proven?
Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. Strong thesis statement
c. Weak thesis statement
d. Good thesis statement
Which of the choices below is a strong thesis statement?
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. Origin of language
c. Getting a university diploma is necessary
d. The history of Philippine literature
In putting a title on your essay, mind-mapping can help you find pick out idea that interests
you.
Select one:
True
False
A thesis statement is a sentence condensation of the argument or analysis that is to follow.
Select one:
True
False
Choosing offbeat topic is not good.
Select one:
True
False
In putting a title to your essay you set the limits.
Select one:
True
False
A thesis statement is also called controlling idea.
Select one:
True
False
Reusing a topic but in a different approach is not good in writing an essay.
Select one:
True
False
A thesis should be broadas possible, and it should shape the scope of the paper.
Select one:
True
False
Choose a topic that does not suits your interest.
Select one:
True
False
A thesis statement should take a position on a certain issue.
Select one:
True
False

Some writers put their thesis statement at the end of the paper.

Select one:
True
False

What is the standard and sequence order in writing an outline using the choices below?

I. Roman Numerals ( I, II, III, etc. )

II. Capital letters ( A, B, C, etc. )

III. Arabic numerals ( 1, 2, 3, etc.)

IV. Small letters ( a, b, c, etc.)

V. Small Roman numerals ( i, ii, iii, etc. )

Select one:
a. II, I, IV, III, & V
b. I, II, III, IV, & V
c. I, III, II, IV, & V
d. II, IV, I, III, & V
What is macro outline?
Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. A sentence outline
c. An outline that goes into the small details of the paper
d. An outline shows which are main and sub-points
Arabic numbers ( 1, 2, 3 . . . ) mean?
Select one:
a. Subcategories of the main idea
b. Subtopics of each main idea
c. Subdivisions within subtopics
d. Main ideas of every paragraph
_____ are sentences that supports the main point.
Select one:
a. Main categories
b. First category
c. Sub categories
d. Main topic
What does uppercase letters ( A, B, C . . ) mean in making an outline?
Select one:
a. Subtopics of each main idea
b. Subdivisions within each subtopics
c. Main ideas of every paragraph
d. Details within each subdivision
What is the importance of making an outline?
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. To help not to forget important details
c. It makes the paper easier and memorable
d. It will help the author to stay focused in the topic
In the second step, these phrases usually answers _______ questions in order to convey the
audience?
Select one:
a. "What" and "Why"
b. "How" and "What"
c. "Why" and "How"
d. "Where" and "Why"
According to Tardiff (2010), below are the reasons for creating an outline except?
Select one:
a. It has smooth flow of ideas in the paper
b. Shows the relationship among ideas in your writing
c. Defines boundaries and groups
d. Helps you to arrange your ideas

What are the steps in crafting an outline?

I. Identify your topic

II. Figure out your main points

III. Arrange your main points

IV. Create sub-points

V. Evaluate your outline

Select one:
a. I, III, IV, & V
b. I, III, II, & V
c. I, II, III, IV, & V
d. I, III, II, & IV
An outline is _____ ?
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. A blueprint for your paper
c. A structure of writing to help organize ones thoughts about a certain topic
d. An important element in writing
As much as possible make your sentences short.
Select one:
True
False

In making an outline, the author is helping the reader have a guide.

Select one:
True
False
In identifying your topic, just copy the word from the paragraph without understanding.
Select one:
True
False
Micro outline is also known as topic outlines.
Select one:
True
False
The most common type of outline is an alphanumeric outline, or an outline that uses letters
and numbers in the following order.
Select one:
True
False
Arrange the main point in a logical order.
Select one:
True
False
Each Roman numeral "I, II, III, etc." indicates every paragraph.
Select one:
True
False
Outlining is a process in helping you organize your thoughts.
Select one:
True
False
Each Arabic numeral (1, 2, 3, etc. ) indicates main point of each paragraph.
Select one:
True
False
The introduction usually introduces all of your main points.
Select one:
True
False
In writing the body of your essay it should start by stating all the supporting details.
Select one:
True
False
Paraphrasing is one of the evidences in writing the body of your essay.
Select one:
True
False
Analysis is the part of the paragraph that prove the main idea.
Select one:
True
False
A concluding paragraph may include quotes from any famous personality.
Select one:
True
False
It is important to remember that the main ideas are focused, arguable and like labels.
Select one:
True
False
According to Oxford Royale Academy, writing a quality essay is just a snap of a finger.
Select one:
True
False
Avoid phrases like "in conclusion," "to conclude," "in summary," and "to sum up" in your
conclusion.
Select one:
True
False
Question and answer are the final part of writing an essay.
Select one:
True
False
The body of the essay helps you prove your argument or thesis statement.
Select one:
True
False
The last paragraph after the introduction must contain the strongest argument in the paper.
Select one:
True
False
To end your essay you may use the following choices below except:
Select one:
a. End with a famous quote
b. A brief summary of the essay
c. Introduce your main idea
d. Conclude with a phrase or a sentence
In finishing your essay, you may _____?
Select one:
a. Conclude by using one-syllable words
b. Include direct quotations
c. All of the choices
d. Reiterate a word or phrase you used in the introduction
_______ part of the paragraph wherein the writer will remind the reader what is the paper all
about?
Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. Conclusion
c. Introduction
d. Body
The standard essay is composed of how many paragraphs?
Select one:
a. 6 paragraphs
b. 7 paragraphs
c. 5 paragraphs
d. 4 paragraphs
In the process of researching your essay it is important to_____?
Select one:
a. Write everything you have researched about your topic
b. Start your writing with the concept and ideas about the topic
c. Go over your reading materials
d. All of the choices
Part of the paragraph that discusses the evidences.
Select one:
a. Analysis
b. Transition
c. Main idea
d. Evidence
A Librarian is ______ ?
Select one:
a. Help keep the library clean and organize
b. All of the choices
c. Helping student and teachers
d. A person who'll assist you in the library

MEAT stands for________?


Select one:
a. Middle idea
Evidence
Analysis
Translate
b. Main idea
Evidence
Analysis
Termination
c. Main idea
Evaluate
Analysis
Termination
d. Main idea
Evidence
Analysis
Transition
Which part of the paragraph that proves the main idea?
Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. Transition
c. Analysis
d. Evidence
______ is a part of a topic sentence that all the sentences are connected.
Select one:
a. Main idea
b. Sub category
c. Sub category
d. Supporting idea

Reviewing any plagiarized materials is what step in the revision process?


Select one:
a. Proofreading
b. Research and sources
c. Style & content
d. Organization
In revising the length of the essay if it's sufficient, you're checking the__________?
Select one:
a. Proofreading
b. Style & content
c. Research and sources
d. Organization
If you go over with the introduction, body, and the conclusion, you're checking the _______?
Select one:
a. Research & sources
b. Organization
c. Style& content
d. Proofreading
What is the third step in the writing process?
Select one:
a. Pre-writing
b. Publishing
c. Drafting
d. Revising

From the choices below choose the steps you need to know in revising your essay?

I. Planning

II. Organization

III. Brainstorming

IV. Style & Content

V. Research and Sources

VI. Proofreading

Select one:
a. I, II, III, IV, V & VI
b. II, IV, V & VI
c. I, III, IV, V & VI
d. II, III, IV & VI
What is the goal of revision?
Select one:
a. To focus for the main topic
b. To improve the quality of your essay
c. To have a draft
d. All of the choices
What is the importance of revision?
Select one:
a. You will help your reader understands easily
b. It will help polish the essay
c. To check again the main idea of your essay
d. None of the choices
Reviewing the "WH" questions if they're addressed properly, you're checking the _______?
Select one:
a. Style& content
b. Research & sources
c. Proofreading
d. Organization
Checking of grammar is the ________ step?
Select one:
a. Research and sources
b. Organization
c. Proofreading
d. Style and content
Checking the tone of your essay is what step in revising?
Select one:
a. Style & content
b. Research and sources
c. Proofreading
d. Organization
In the process of revising your essay it means changing more than few in your paper.
Select one:
True
False
Checking of the grammar and punctuation will be done when you proofread your essay.
Select one:
True
False
One tip for revising your essay paper is to have it printed.
Select one:
True
False
Reading your essay paper silently is also one way of revising.
Select one:
True
False
All essays will subject to revision.
Select one:
True
False
Checking of the page numbers are under Organization.
Select one:
True
False
To help recognizing error in your essay, read it silently.
Select one:
True
False
There is no need to revise your essay once done.
Select one:
True
False
Getting a second reader won't help in the revision of your paper.
Select one:
True
False
Revision is considered one of the crucial part in essay writing.
Select one:
True
False

One must consider in choosing a topic, EXCEPT:


Select one:
a. Begin with topics that you are familiar
b. Choose from any types of essay
c. Suits your interest
d. A topic that is hard to support
Creating an outline before writing an essay helps the writer to organize his/her thoughts.
Select one:
True
False
When thesis statement is considered weak?
Select one:
a. If the writer will take a stand
b. It justifies all the discussions
c. It express several ideas
d. All of the choices
Choose a broad topic in writing your essay.
Select one:
True
False
An outline is a blueprint of your paper.
Select one:
True
False
Which from the choices below is considered a strong thesis statement?
Select one:
a. The history of Philippine literature
b. Getting a college diploma
c. Origin of language
d. All of the choices
Some of the authors put the thesis statement at the end of their essays.
Select one:
True
False
In writing an outline the main points should be written in numbers.
Select one:
True
False
Outline is essential in writing.
Select one:
True
False
This is part of the paragraph in which the author will remind the readers about the paper?
Select one:
a. Conclusion
b. Introduction
c. Body
d. Main idea
Outlining is essential in writing because it will help retain all the important details.
Select one:
True
False
Outlining is essential in writing because it will help retain all the important details.
Select one:
True
False
Avoid phrases like "in conclusion," "to conclude," "in summary," and "to sum up" in your
conclusion.
Select one:
True
False
When writing an essay, you should choose a topic that fits your interest.
Select one:
True
False
The conclusion in your essay may contain lines from any famous people.
Select one:
True
False
What is the first step in the revision process?
Select one:
a. Planning
b. Organizing
c. Proofreading
d. Brainstorming
In this process, the author checks if the "WH" questions are addressed properly.
Select one:
a. Organizing
b. Planning
c. Proofreading
d. Brainstorming
What do you call the sentences that support the main point?
Select one:
a. First category
b. Main categories
c. Main topic
d. Sub categories
The main points in every paragraph is labelled______?
Select one:
a. Lower case
b. Numbers
c. Upper case
d. None of the choices
The body paragraph of an essay is the final paragraph.
Select one:
True
False

Identify the steps in making an outline.

I. Evaluate your outline

II. Create sub-points

III. Arrange your main points

IV. Figure out your main points

V. Identify your topic

Select one:
a. V, IV, III, I & II
b. I, II, III, V & IV
c. V, IV, III, II & I
d. I, II, III, IV & V

What is the sequence order in writing an outline?

I. Small Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.)

II. Small letters (a, b, c, etc.)

III. Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.)

IV. Capital letters (A, B, C, etc.)


V. Capital Roman numerals (I, II, III etc.)

Select one:
a. I, II, III, IV & V
b. V, IV, III, II & I
c. V, IV, II, III & I
d. I, II, III, IV & V
______ is the final step in the revision process.
Select one:
a. Style and content
b. Research and sources
c. Organization
d. Proofreading
The author is checking the length of his/her essay. This step in revising is called ________.
Select one:
a. Proofreading
b. Style and content
c. Organization
d. Research and sources
Organizing is the first step in revising your essay.
Select one:
True
False
In putting a title on your essay, mind-mapping can help you pick out idea that interests you.
Select one:
True
False
Thesis statement is also called main idea.
Select one:
True
False
Roman numeral "I, II, III, etc." indicates topics of each paragraph.
Select one:
True
False
______ is part of the paragraph that supports the main idea.
Select one:
a. All of the choices
b. Evidence
c. Analysis
d. Transition
Main idea is the first paragraph in writing an outline.
Select one:
True
False

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