Parts of an Essay Quiz
Name: ____________________________
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Part I. Matching. Place the term in the correct blank. (11)
Background / Body Paragraphs / Concluding Sentence / Conclusion / Details /
Hook / Introduction / Supporting Ideas / Thesis Statement / Topic Sentence / Transitions
1. ____________________ this comes at the end of a body paragraph to restate the main
idea.
2. ____________________ these make up the main section of an essay where all the key
ideas and supporting details are discussed.
3. ____________________ is the first paragraph in an essay. It introduces the topic and
indicates the focus of the essay.
4. ____________________ usually follow supporting ideas and develop them through such
things as explanations, examples or definitions.
5. ____________________ usually the first sentence of the introduction. This sentence
grabs the reader’s attention.
6. ____________________ the most important sentence in an essay that comes at the end
of the introduction. It expresses the main idea or purpose of the whole essay.
7. ____________________ these are found in the body paragraphs. They come after the
topic sentence and provide support for its main idea.
8. ____________________ words or phrases that link important ideas within a paragraph
or between paragraphs.
9. ____________________ this is the last paragraph of an essay. It reminds the reader of
the thesis statement and summarizes the key points discussed in the body paragraphs.
10. ____________________ these are found in the body paragraph and expresses its main
idea or central focus.
11. _____________________ the first part of the introduction that introduces the topic and
gives some general information about it.
Part II. Essay Outline. Place the term in the correct order of the essay outline. (7)
Background / Concluding Sentence / Details /
Hook / Supporting Ideas / Thesis Statement / Topic Sentence
Introduction
Body
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Part III. Short Answer. In point form answer the following questions. (2)
1. Each body paragraph should focus on _______ topic each.
2. Most important part of the essay is the __________________________________.
3. How many body paragraphs are in a basic essay ____________
4. The essay should be in __________ person.