Multiple choice

Question 1  

The essay type most frequently called for in college, business, and daily life is:

A. persuasive. 

B. cause and effect. 

C. classification. 

D. comparison or contrast. 

Question 2  

An introduction in an essay has two functions: the thesis statement, and:

A. it has to interest the reader enough that he or she will want to continue reading the paper. 

B. it states the main idea of the essay. 

C. it introduces the essay with a statement beginning, "This paper is about." 

D. it informs the reader about what will follow in the rest of the essay. 

Question 3  

The __________ signals the end of the essay and leaves the reader with a final thought.

A. thesis statement 

B. body 

C. topic sentence 

D. conclusion 

Question 4  

If you are writing just one paragraph, chances are that you will NOT need to include:

A. a topic sentence. 

B. the body. 

C. a title. 

D. a second sentence.