Timed Essay Quiz

Directions: Write the letter of the correct alternative (a, b, c, or d) in the blank at the left of each item.

___ 1.  The first step to ensure good results when reading a timed essay directions is to identify the

            a. key words, b. distractions, c. examples, d. instructor's attitude.

___ 2.  To create the thesis statement of the essay, rephrase the question into a(n)

            a. alternate question, b. thesis statement, c. factual response, d. entertaining hook.

___ 3.  At first, write brainstorming ideas such as notes, facts, and quotations on

            a. the answer sheet, b. the black board, c. the teacher's desk, d. another sheet of paper.

___4.  The minimal outline for a five-paragraph essay should include ___ sub-point(s).

           a. one, b. two, c. three, d. four.

___5.  While writing the timed essay, it is better ___ the clock time.

            a. fixate on, b. notice, c. ignore, d. let the professor tell you.

___ 6. Time is limited in timed essays; therefore, edit mistakes

            a. as much as possible, b. only when you must, c. not even once, d. during most of the time.

___ 7. After finishing writing the timed essay, the writer must

            a. immediately turn the paper in, b. rewrite the essay, c. note all errors, d. re-read the answer.

___ 8.  Successful students recognize the time limitations of timed essays and become

            a. very anxious, b. overly confident, c. careful with their time, d. distracted by other students.

___ 9.  Despite the limits imposed by timed essays, successful writers nevertheless manage to ___ the answer.

            a. focus, b. circle, c. impose, d. rough.

___10. Students wandering off topic in the timed essay must immediately

            a. leave the room, b. remember the instructor's advice, c. focus on better events, d. re-read the question.