The Five-Paragraph Essay Structure
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What is the primary purpose of a five-paragraph essay?

  • To prove a particular point to the reader (correct)
  • To express personal opinions
  • To summarize a literary work
  • To tell a story

What is the typical structure of a five-paragraph essay?

  • Three introduction paragraphs, one body paragraph, and one conclusion paragraph
  • Two introduction paragraphs, two body paragraphs, and one conclusion paragraph
  • One introduction paragraph, two body paragraphs, and two conclusion paragraphs
  • One introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs, and one conclusion paragraph (correct)

What type of essays are not suitable for the five-paragraph format?

  • Informative essays
  • Argumentative essays
  • Opinion essays (correct)
  • Persuasive essays

What is the main function of the body paragraphs in a five-paragraph essay?

<p>To provide evidence for the argument (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a five-paragraph essay?

<p>It is a structured format (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of home gardens in terms of the environment?

<p>They reduce pollution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nutrients in food when it is transported from a different location?

<p>They decrease starting from when it is picked from the plant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do gardeners feel a sense of pride and self-confidence?

<p>Because they are able to provide for themselves and their families (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of home gardens for the homeowner's health?

<p>They provide access to nutritionally dense food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between home gardens and large farming operations?

<p>Home gardens use fewer pesticides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the introduction paragraph in a five-paragraph essay?

<p>To provide an overall idea of the purpose of the paper and present the argument (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thesis statement in a five-paragraph essay?

<p>To present the main point of the essay and the main ideas of the three body paragraphs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical structure of a body paragraph in a five-paragraph essay?

<p>Transition word, topic sentence, evidence, and transition sentence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the conclusion paragraph in a five-paragraph essay?

<p>To summarize the main concepts and arguments presented in the essay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many sentences should a conclusion paragraph typically have in a five-paragraph essay?

<p>5 to 7 sentences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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