16 Questions
Which of the following types of students are characterized as being unprepared?
Students who skip doing their assignments before class
What is a paragraph typically composed of?
A group of interrelated sentences that discuss one topic
What is the primary function of a topic sentence?
To express the central idea of the paragraph
What is the main difference between a paragraph and an essay?
A paragraph is a group of sentences, while an essay is a group of paragraphs
According to Wilbert McKeachie and Marilla Svinicki, how many types of challenging students are there?
Four
Who described the four types of challenging students?
Wilbert McKeachie and Marilla Svinicki
What is the primary function of a transitional paragraph in an essay?
To bridge one paragraph to another
What is the purpose of the restatement of the thesis statement in a concluding paragraph?
To use a different structure and wording to uphold the language style
What is the primary goal of achieving unity in a composition?
To ensure all supporting ideas are relevant to the main thought
What is the primary function of the body in an essay?
To discuss the thesis statement in detail through its paragraphs
What is the purpose of a closing statement in an essay?
To wrap up the essay and leave a lasting impression
What is the primary purpose of a lead or attention-getter in an introduction?
To grab the reader's attention and interest them in the topic
What does coherence refer to in a well-written text?
The connection of ideas at the conceptual or idea level
What is the result of a lack of coherence and cohesion in a text?
The reader may not be able to comprehend the composition
What is one technique used to achieve cohesion in a text?
Using pronouns to refrain from using specific words repeatedly
What is an indicator of a well-written text?
The way language is used
Test your knowledge on the key elements of a paragraph and essay, including the topic sentence, and learn about the different types of challenging students. This quiz is based on Lesson 5 of the Principles of Effective Writing course.
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