TEST PAPER

EnLa 301

TRUE OR FALSE?

1. In writing an academic essay, a good thesis statement should be something that another person
could disagree with. A. T
2. The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points. A. T
3. Topic sentences should not provide a direction for the paragraph sentences. A. F
4. Your claim should explain why the thesis statement is valid. F – Topic Sentence
5. The body of the paragraph gives an ending and closure to the essay. F. conclusion
6. A thesis should never say, “This paper will be about” A. T
7. The conclusion paragraph gives an ending and closure to the essay. A. T
8. When writing an academic essay, it is like talking to a friend or writing a text message. A. F

9. Websites that end with .org, .edu, or .gov are credible sources in writing an academic

essay. A. T

10.A relevant, correctly capitalized and centered title is an essay expectation and

requirement. A. T

TYPES OF ESSAY 11-14

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

11. An argumentative essay sometimes has what extra element?

a. The use of “I” and “me”

b. Extra Citation for further evidences

c. A body paragraph presenting the opposite argument for rebuttal

d. A second introduction of the argument

12. The persuasive essay _________

a. is a style of essay that forces a student to look past guidelines and set structures

b. answers some specific question through research of the relevant literature.

c. is meant to convince the target audience to do something or not to do something.

d. analyzes a piece of literature from different angles.

13. What is the purpose of a narrative essay?

a. To tell a story

b. To give the reader information

c. To persuade readers
d. To describe characters

14. It informs or explain something to the reader.

a. Argumentative Essay

b. Narrative Essay

c. Expository Essay

d. Persuasive Essay

15.The introductory paragraph of an essay requires

a. Topic, thesis statement, main ideas

b. Topic, thesis statement, supporting details
c. The reasons, topic, thesis statement
d. a and b

16.What part of a paragraph contains the cited evidence to support the claim?

a. Conclusion
b. Beginning
c. Resolution
d. Body

17.Typically, what should you do in your conclusion after you restate your thesis?

a. Summarize every detail of your whole essay

b. Summarize and demand the reader agree with you
c. Summarize your major points
d. Summarize and leave your reader thinking

18.Which topic statement does not belong with the thesis below?

More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.
a. One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith
b. Furthermore, furthermore, my mother is extremely caring
c. My mother is also admirable because of her impressive skills
d. Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.

19. Which transition signals the conclusion?

a. In addition

b. As you can see

c. Similarly

d. For Example

20. Which transition signals contrast?

a. However

b. Furthermore

c. As a result

d. For instance

21. What are the two needed ways to provide evidence?

a. listing and quoting

b. paraphrasing and summarizing

c. quoting and summarizing

d. quoting and paraphrasing

22. “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their
character.” The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence?

a. paraphrase

b. summary

c. direct quote

d. indirect quote

23. One day, judging people on their looks will not be tolerated; rather, opinions will be based solely on
people’s actions. The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence?

a. paraphrase

b. summary

c. direct quote

d. indirect quote

Read the following paragraph and choose the best topic sentence.

24. She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. She
makes sure I get medication that I need. Most of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as
much as I do.

a. It is hard to find a good doctor

b. I am very happy with my doctor

c. Seeing a doctor has become very expensive

d. I love my mother
25. Sloths have long claws that let them easily grip tree branches and hang upside down. In fact, sloths’
claws make walking on the ground are difficult for them, and they are clumsy on land. Sloths can sleep
upside-down for 18 hours at a time. Algae grows on sloths’ fur, which camouflages the sloths and allows
to blend into the tress. Their diets include tree leaves, shoots, and fruit.

a. Sloths are very humorous creatures

b. Sloths are well suited for their lives in the rainforest trees.

c. Sloths are camouflage to avoid predators.

d. Sloths can give birth to their young upside down

26.Your thesis is “summer is the best season.” Which of these is most likely to be one of your three main
points?

a. There are four seasons in a year

b. Some schools don’t have summer vacation

c. Summer camo can be boring and expensive

d. There are many activities to enjoy during summer

Prepared by Elias Dereje (PhD)

Academic Vice President at Addis Ababa University