Composition Exam Review
Where is the page number placed on the essay or the research paper? - top left corner - top right corner - bottom left corner - bottom right corner
- top right corner
Which of the following identifies the proper order for the introductory paragraph? -Thesis - Attention Getter - Bridge -Attention Getter - Thesis - Bridge -Attention Getter - Bridge - Thesis -Bridge - Attention Getter - Thesis
-Attention Getter - Bridge - Thesis
What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called? -Conclusion -Body Paragraphs -Introduction -Exposition
-Body Paragraphs
What is the last paragraph of an essay called? -Conclusion -Body Paragraphs -Introduction -Exposition
-Conclusion
What is the first component of an essay introduction? -Background -Thesis -Hook -Topic Sentence
-Hook
Which transitions should you NOT use for your conclusion? -It is evident that -In summary -From these points -In conclusion
-In conclusion
What is the first paragraph of an essay called? -Conclusion -Body Paragraphs -Introduction -Exposition
-Introduction
Which of the following is not an example of a transition in a body paragraph? -Additionally -Another point to consider -From these points -Then -Quote
-Quote
How wide are the margins to be set on an essay or a research paper? - .05 inches - 1.0 inches - 1.5 inches - 2.0 inches
1.0 inches
39. What font size should be selected on an essay/research document? -10 -11 -12 -13 -14
12
How many paragraphs is a basic academic essay expected to have? -3 -4 -5 -52
5
True or False: A topic sentence is the main idea sentence of the whole essay. -True -False
False
True or False; Contractions like isn't, wouldn't, couldn't, and haven't are acceptable in an essay or a research paper.
False
True or False: Addressing the reader as "you" in an essay or a research paper should always be avoided.
True
What is the following an example of? "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence? -paraphrase -direct quote -summary
direct quote
Typed lines of an essay/research paper are set for how many spaces apart? - single space - 1.5 space - double space - multiple spaces
double space
Robert is writing an essay and in the last sentence of his introductory paragraph, he presented this as his thesis: 'My paper is about dating and social media.' What is the problem with his thesis? -The thesis is too specific. -The thesis lacks direction without identifying the specific elements of the essay. -The thesis has both a claim and a reason. -The thesis shouldn't be the last sentence of the introduction, but the first.
-The thesis lacks direction without identifying the specific elements of the essay.
What is the main idea of an essay called? -Introduction -Thesis statement -Topic Sentence -Citation
-Thesis statement
Select all answers that apply: Which font can be used on am essay/research paper? -Times New Roman -Arial -Comic Sans -Gothic
-Times New Roman -Arial
Which side of the paper is the above information aligned or placed? -on the right side of the page -on the left side of the page -at the end of the document -in the header
-on the left side of the page
What is the following an example of? One day, judging people on their looks will not tolerated; rather, opinions will be based solely on people's actions (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence? -paraphrase -direct quote -summary
-paraphrase
What other piece of information is placed in front to the page number? -the name of the course -the date -the student's last name -the instructors last name -the title
-the student's last name
True or False: Never use words or phrases like things, stuff, or a lot in an essay or a research paper because the words are too general and imprecise.
True
True or False? A relevant, correctly capitalized and centered title IS an essay expectation and requirement. -True -False
True
What information is place on the top of the page within the body of the document? -student's first and last name -instructor's name -course title -date -all of the above
all of the above
Which sides are the margins set for on a document? - the left side - the right side - the top - the bottom - all of the above
all of the above
