Tài liệu Write better essays in just 20 minutes a day part 2 docx

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efore you begin this book, it’s a good idea to find out how much you already know and how much
you need to learn about the essay-writing process. This test is designed to help you do that. It con-
sists of two parts. Part 1 contains 20 multiple-choice questions addressing several key components
in this book. Part 2 asks you to write your own essay and evaluate it according to the criteria provided.
You can use the space on the pages following Part 2 to record your answers and write your essay. Or, if you
prefer, simply circle the answers directly for Part 1. Obviously, if this book doesn’t belong to you, use separate sheets
of lined paper to write your responses.
Take as much time as you need for Part 1 (although 20 minutes is an average completion time). When you’re
finished, check your answers against the answer key at the end of this book. Each answer tells you which lesson
deals with the concept addressed in that question. Set aside another 30 minutes to complete Part 2.
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Part 1
1. All essays should be about five or six paragraphs long.
a. true

b. false
2. The best place in an essay for the thesis statement is generally
a. the first sentence in an essay.
b. the last sentence in an essay.
c. the end of the introduction.
d. in the third paragraph.
3. A good introduction should do which of the following?
a. grab the reader’s attention
b. state the thesis
c. provide the main supporting ideas for the thesis
d. both a and b
e. all of the above
4. Your relationship with your readers has an effect on how you write your essay.
a. true
b. false
5. Which of the following best describes the problem with the following paragraph?
Sullivan studied 25 city playgrounds. He found several serious problems. The playgrounds were dirty. They
were also overcrowded. They were also dangerous. Many parks had broken glass everywhere. Many parks also
had broken equipment.
a. lack of variety in sentence structure
b. grammatical errors
c. lack of transitions
d. poor word choice
6. Which organizational strategy does the paragraph in question 5 use?
a. compare and contrast
b. chronology
c. problem
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d. order of importance

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