Learn English Writing Skills 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To state the main argument or central point of the essay

Answer

A thesis statement presents the main argument of an essay and tells the reader what position the writer will support.

Question 2

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The dog chased the ball.

Answer

In active voice, the subject performs the action; 'The dog chased the ball' has 'the dog' acting on 'the ball.'

Question 3

What does 'coherence' mean in a piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

Ideas are logically connected and flow smoothly

Answer

Coherence means the ideas in a text are logically organized and connected so the reader can follow the argument easily.

Question 4

What is the correct way to punctuate a list of three items in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Answer

When listing three or more items, use commas to separate them, including an Oxford comma before 'and.'

Question 5

What type of essay presents both sides of an issue and then takes a position?

Accepted Answer

Argumentative essay

Answer

An argumentative essay examines multiple perspectives on an issue and defends a specific position with evidence.

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