Introductions and Conclusions 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 purpose of an introductory paragraph is not to present

            a. the essay's topic, b. controversial information, c. an attention-getter, d. topical information.

___ 2.  An introduction must begin with ___ background information about the topic of the essay.

            a. general, b. specific, c. entertaining, d. disturbing.

___ 3.  The last sentence of the introductory paragraph presents the most ___ information of all.

            a. general, b. erroneous, c. specific, d. alarming.

___ 4.  The last sentence of the introduction is the position to introduce the ___ sentence.

            a. hook, b. question, c. focus, d. thesis.

___ 5.  To catch the reader's attention in the introductory paragraph, do not include

            a. exaggerations, b. quotations, c. questions, d. experiences.

___ 6.  The conclusion of the essay must ___ the main idea, or else the essay will lack force.

            a. repeat word-for-word, b. reemphasize, c. never mention, d. openly flirt around with.

___ 7.  In addition, a conclusion achieves critical significance by discussing the ___ of the thesis.

            a. importance, b. interesting point, c. tragic triviality, d. intercultural common sense.

___ 8.  Never add a final ___ to a concluding paragraph, because it is unwanted and unnecessary.

            a. prediction, b. recommendation, c. quotation, d. transition sentence.

___ 9.  A fine ___ word to use marking the beginning of the concluding paragraph is "thus."

            a. transition, b. positioning, c. equivocating, d. negotiable.

___10. Using a phrase such as "in summary" to begin the conclusion ___ the end of the essay.

            a. delays, b. ruins, c. signals, d. disturbs.