Quiz on Essay Writing

• Writing
• Tertiary Education

Which one is NOT part of
an introduction paragraph?

1. Theoretical overview that is relevant
2. good topic sentence
3. good attention grabber
4. general comments relevant to the question

One of the following is
NOT an
Attention Grabber.

1. Anecdote
2. Statistics
3. Questions
4. Elaboration

When writing the body
in an essay, you need
the following EXCEPT

1. Examine and discuss the key issues
2. Critique the argument made
3. Offer another point
4. Include evidence as well to substantiate the points

Which one is NOT suitable
to be used in conclusion?

1. Provide suggestions
2. sum up the points
3. provide elaboration
4. give your opinion

Which one is NOT part of
coherence in an essay?

1. There is a good link of the points
2. Each paragraph explained the topic sentence clearly.
3. Main ideas are illustrated clearly in the introduction paragraph.
4. There is a clear summary in the conclusion.

Which one of these words
has a different meaning?

1. likewise
2. alternatively
3. moreover
4. in the same way

Which word does NOT
show a contrast?

1. whether
2. though
3. nonetheless
4. rather

Which of the following
sequence is preferred in
an introduction paragraph?

1. Attention grabber , linking sentence, thesis statement, stand
2. Attention grabber , linking sentence,stand, thesis statement
3. Linking sentence, attention grabber , thesis statement, stand
4. Thesis statement, stand, linking sentence, attention grabber

"Imagine every one of us could be
successful, wouldn't this world be full of
successful people? "
The above is a sample of attention grabber to show:

1. questions
2. anecdote
3. projection
4. examples

"This is story is about Soh Wai Ching,
a Malaysian who is the World's number 1
tower runner "
The above is a sample of attention grabber to show:

1. questions
2. startling statement
3. projection
4. anecdote