ESOL Writing Skills

Question 1

What is a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A sentence presenting the main argument of the entire essay

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The first sentence of any paragraph

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A summary of facts

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The conclusion

Question 2

What are transitional words used for?

Accepted Answer

To connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs

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To make writing longer

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To replace periods

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To introduce unconnected topics

Question 3

What is the difference between formal and informal writing?

Accepted Answer

Formal uses complete sentences, avoids contractions, maintains objective tone

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Formal is always longer

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No real difference

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Formal uses more exclamation marks

Question 4

What is the process approach to writing?

Accepted Answer

Multi-step: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing

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Writing everything in one draft

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Copying a model text

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Only focusing on grammar

Question 5

Why is proofreading important as a final step?

Accepted Answer

To catch spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors missed during revision

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To completely rewrite

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To change the main argument

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To add more paragraphs

Question 6

What makes a good paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence with unity and coherence

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Any five sentences grouped together

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Sentences about different topics

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Only one long sentence