College English Composition

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Accepted Answer

To state the main argument or central claim of the essay

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To summarize the entire essay in one paragraph

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To introduce background information about the topic

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To list all the supporting evidence to be used

Question 2

Which sentence structure error occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma?

Accepted Answer

Comma splice

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Sentence fragment

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Run-on sentence

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Dangling modifier

Question 3

In a standard five-paragraph essay, how many body paragraphs are included?

Accepted Answer

Three

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One

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Two

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Four

Question 4

What does MLA stand for in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Modern Language Association

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Masters of Literary Analysis

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Modern Literature Academy

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Multiple Language Authorship

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

A sentence that states the main point of a single body paragraph

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The last sentence of a paragraph that summarizes its main idea

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The first sentence of an essay introducing the topic

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A sentence that provides evidence for an argument

Question 6

What is the purpose of addressing a counterargument in a persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints

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To weaken your own argument

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To introduce new topics unrelated to the thesis

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To provide additional evidence for your main claim

Question 7

Which transition word signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Additionally