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Basic Essays: Organization and Structure

This test will ask you a series of questions about the structure and parts of a basic essay. It will also provide you with example sentences that you must match to the appropriate description. Pick your answers from the choices listed below each question

How many unique ideas should be in each paragraph?

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Correct	Answer Text
	3
	1
	5
	2

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What is the smallest number of paragraphs you can have in an essay?

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Correct	Answer Text
	8
	5
	3
	1

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Which of the following should your introduction not include?

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Correct	Answer Text
	Evidence supporting your argument.
	A hook, or opening sentence.
	Background information.
	A thesis.

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What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?

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Correct	Answer Text
	To restate your thesis, and offer some general comments or predictions for the future (only if related to the topic).
	To add more words to your essay until you reach the required word limit.
	To remind the reader how smart you are.

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Which of the following should not be considered a thesis statement?

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Correct	Answer Text
	Because of the weather, local foods available, and Halloween, October is the best month of all.
	Shakespeare was the world’s greatest playwright.
	Although there are many advocates to increase children’s rights, I argue that people below the age of 18 are not mature enough to handle the responsibility of voting.

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Which of the following will help you right a better essay?

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Correct	Answer Text
	Quickly drafting an outline for your essay before you begin.
	Adding lots of exclamation points to show you are passionate about what you are writing.
	Bringing your lucky troll doll into the exam with you.

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A Thesis is

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Correct	Answer Text
	The title of your essay.
	A general description of your essay’s evidence.
	A declarative sentence that summarizes the position (argument) of your essay.
	A question.