English practice test study

You are reading a textbook and can't figure out the meaning of a graph. Which feature will explain that image? Caption Index Glossary Footnote

Caption

Which of the following should NOT be included in a formal essay? Personal statements. A proper ratio of quality research and the writer's analysis. A thesis statement. Up-to-date and reliable sources. A concise conclusion.

Personal statements.

Where is the information found on the demographics of participants in a study? The methods section The introduction The works cited page The reference page The abstract.

The methods section

Why is the thesis statement such an important element of any essay? a. The thesis is generally the first sentence of the introductory paragraph, and sets the framework for the entire essay. b. The thesis identifies the writer's argument and particular take on the subject of the essay. c. The thesis allows readers to understand how the author reached their opinion. d. The thesis is mentioned in each paragraph to provide a logical body for the essay. e. All answers are correct. The thesis statement is crucial to essay success, as evinced in each of these answers.

b. The thesis identifies the writer's argument and particular take on the subject of the essay.

What is the CORRECT order for the steps to writing an informative essay? a. research, choose a topic, write, organize, revise and edit b. choose a topic, organize, research, write, revise and edit c .choose a topic, research, organize, write, revise and edit d. research, choose a topic, revise and edit, organize, write

c .choose a topic, research, organize, write, revise and edit

You've been given an assignment to write an informational essay. At what point in the process might you use brainstorming? researching choosing a topic organizing writing

choosing a topic

What does contrast mean in a compare and contrast essay? Describe similarities and differences Describe similarities Describe differences Tell the main idea of the essay

Describe differences

What does compare mean in a compare and contrast essay? Describe similarities and differences Describe similarities Describe differences Tell the main idea of the essay

Describe similarities

Which organizational feature will give definitions for vocabulary? Table of contents Index Caption Glossary

Glossary