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  • Multiple-choice: Which sentence signals the END of a paragraph?
    A recent survey showed 53% would go to Mars.
    Firstly, space is the final frontier.
    Thus, going to Mars would push human limits once again.
    In 1969, people walked on the Moon.
  • Identify the topic and controlling idea: ‘Solving the problem of internet addiction can be done in two steps.’
    topic: → Internet addiction, Controlling idea: → Can be solved in two steps
  • What do supporting sentences do?
    To develop the topic sentence with examples, facts, definiti
    To repeat the topic sentence in different words.
    To restate the thesis statement.
    To add opinions.
  • Which of these is a well-written topic sentence?
    Owning a business is good.
    Business owners hire and fire staff.
    Owning your own business can place a strain on your social relationships.
    One benefit of owning a business is that it’s fun.
  • What are the three key parts of an essay?
    Examples, statistics, conclusion
    Hook, background, thesis
    Topic sentence, support, paraphrase
    Introduction, body, conclusion
  • Which sentence is a paraphrase? "Adults were better at understanding new language rules and applying them to new words." (Swift, 2018)
    According to Swift (2018), children performed better at applying grammar rules to new vocabulary.
    According to Swift (2018), older learners performed better than younger ones in the application of new language rules.
    Swift (2018) demonstrated that adults were better than kids at learning languages because they had more life experience.
    Adults scored higher than children on language tests (Swift, 2018).
  • What is the function of a thesis statement?
    To outline the main topic and sub-topics
    To summarize your essay
    To provide evidence
    To introduce your conclusion
  • Fill in the blanks: Task words, content words, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ words are important when analysing an essay question.
    synonym
    limiting
    encouraging
    paraphrase
  • What is a synthesis?
    A summary of one article in your own words
    A rewrite of your conclusion using references
    A synthesis combines ideas from multiple texts into one cohesive summary, showing how they relate.
    A list of direct quotes from different sources
  • Which sentence is too general to be a topic sentence?
    Owning your own business has many advantages.
    One disadvantage of owning a business is managing stress.
    Business owners can make staffing decisions.
    Owning your own business can be challenging due to the stress is places on family members.
  • What should a controlling idea do in a topic sentence?
    To list all the topics in the essay.
    It should limit the paragraph to one specific aspect of the topic.
    To introduce the thesis statement
    To provide supporting evidence for the topic.
  • Which of these is an example of a reference?
    In 1903, the Wright brothers took the first powered flight.
    Wolowitz (2014) believes space really is the final frontier.
    A recent survey found that 53% of people would go to Mars for the challenge alone.
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