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The main point of an essay is the _____.


A) subpoint
B) paragraph
C) body
D) thesis

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Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ Americans are addicted to many medications.

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Which of the following is not true of the thesis statement?


A) You can mention the specific subpoints in the thesis.
B) You must follow the main point with a list of the subpoints in the thesis.
C) You can make a point without listing the subpoints in the thesis.
D) The thesis should not be too narrow.

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____ means that the thesis and topic sentence all lead to the same point.


A) Support
B) Coherence
C) Unity
D) Development

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Write three topic sentences for each thesis statement. -Thesis statement: Maria did not display the qualities of a good salesperson.

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Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ "Guns should be banned" is the topic of this essay.

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Try to make your body paragraphs at least _____ sentences long.


A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 7

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Which of the following is not a strategy for writing the conclusion paragraph?


A) Restate the thesis in new words.
B) Rewrite the thesis as it appears in the introduction.
C) Make a judgment, valuation, or recommendation.
D) Frame the essay.

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Label the following topic sentences for an essay. OK - good topic sentence B - too broad N - too narrow A - announcement -____ A good nurse is patient, hardworking, and compassionate.

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Which of the following is not a hint for writing the introduction?


A) Never tell a story.
B) You can begin with general statements.
C) You can use one or more questions to lead into the thesis.
D) You can open with a contradiction of the main point.

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