Process 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 purpose of a process paragraph or essay is to present a(n)

            a. procedure, b. list, c. creative essay, d. exact narrative description.

___ 2.  A clear and limiting ___ creates the promise of what the essay will deliver.

            a. question, b. detail, c. title, d. instruction.

___ 3.  Ideally, only write a process essay about at process that you have

            a. read about, b. experienced, c. performed, d. considered.

___ 4.  The process essay must divide the process up into logical, necessary, and explainable

            a. events, b. episodes, c. subdivisions, d. steps.

___ 5.  The process essay also must provide the reader with enough ___ to clarify the procedure.

            a. main ideas, b. details, c. theses, d. related anecdotal experience.

___ 6.  Include plenty of ___ to show the readers how to follow the procedure correctly.

            a. cautions, b. rejections, c. humorous episodes, d. examples.

___ 7.  The introduction of the process essay must explain the ___ of the procedure.

            a. purpose, b. focus, c. extent, d. circulation.

___ 8.  In addition, the introduction must ___ that appear in the process.

            a. not include finalities, b. preclude warnings, c. exclude options, d. define special terms.

___ 9.  The most serious level of precaution included in process essays are

            a. attentions, b. cautions, c. warnings, d. exclusions.

___10. The conclusion must not

            a. summarize, b. describe results, c. offer advice, d. suggest alternate approaches.