WRITE BETTER ESSAYS IN JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY [...]... Brainstorming typically takes place during which step in the writing process? a planning b drafting c proofreading d revising 16 Revising and proofreading are interchangeable terms a true b false 17 Support for a thesis can come in which of the following forms? a specific examples b expert opinion c anecdotes d both a and b e a, b, and c 18 Never use a one-sentence paragraph a true b false 19 What is the main... 15 16 17 18 19 20 a a a a a a b b b b b b c d c d e c c d d e e – PRETEST – Part 1 1 All essays should be about five or six paragraphs long a true b false 2 The best place in an essay for the thesis statement is generally a the first sentence in an essay b the last sentence in an essay c the end of the introduction d in the third paragraph 3 A good introduction should do which of the following? a grab... 20 minutes is an average completion time) When you’re finished, check your answers against the answer key at the end of this book Each answer tells you which lesson deals with the concept addressed in that question Set aside another 30 minutes to complete Part 2 7 – LEARNINGEXPRESS ANSWER SHEET– 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a a a a a a a b b b b b b b c c d d c c c d d d e 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 a a a a a a a b b b b b... think we can improve education d Discuss the evils of slavery 8 Which of the following organizational patterns applies to all essays? a order of importance b cause and effect c assertion ➞ support d problem ➞ solution 9 A thesis is best defined as a the prompt for an essay b the main idea of an essay c an essay that is at least three pages long d the way a writer introduces an essay 10 In the following... following paragraph, the first sentence is best described as which of the following? More and more Americans are turning to alternative medicine The ancient art of aromatherapy has gained a tremendous following, particularly on the West Coast Acupuncture, the traditional Chinese art of “needle therapy,” has doubled its number of active practitioners in the past decade And holistic medicine—treating the... body instead of just one part—is so popular that some HMOs now even pay for holistic care a a transition sentence b a topic sentence c a supporting idea d a thesis 11 In the paragraph in question 10 , the second sentence is best described as which of the following? a a transition sentence b a topic sentence c a supporting idea d a thesis 12 Which of the following should a conclusion NOT do? a Bring in a. .. idea b Restate the thesis in fresh words c Provide a sense of closure d Focus on the reader’s emotions 12 – PRETEST – 13 Words and phrases like meanwhile, on the other hand, and for example are known as a passive words b assertions c modifiers d transitions 14 Which of the following strategies is particularly useful during an essay exam? a brainstorming b freewriting c outlining d journaling 15 Brainstorming... ideas clearly Make sure your sentences are clear and free of errors in grammar and mechanics Write with style Most of your essays will be on the formal side, but that doesn’t mean they have to be dull and dry Choose interesting words that state exactly what you mean, including vivid verbs and specific adjectives and adverbs Describe a time when you presented yourself as believing in something you really... acknowledging counterarguments c providing specific examples and details d both b and c e both a and c Part 2 Set a timer for 30 minutes When you’re ready to begin, carefully read the following essay assignment Use the space provided to write your essay Stop writing when 20 minutes have elapsed, even if you haven’t completed your essay When you’re finished, look at the scoring chart in the answer key to estimate... They were also overcrowded They were also dangerous Many parks had broken glass everywhere Many parks also had broken equipment a lack of variety in sentence structure b grammatical errors c lack of transitions d poor word choice 6 Which organizational strategy does the paragraph in question 5 use? a compare and contrast b chronology c problem ➞ solution d order of importance 11 – PRETEST – 7 Read the . Proofreading 13 1 SECTION 4 Taking an Essay Exam 14 1 LESSON 18 Preparing for an Essay Exam 14 3 LESSON 19 Drafting, Editing, and Proofreading 15 1 LESSON 20 Sample Essay Exam Questions and Answers 15 7 POSTTEST. Data: Write better essays in just 20 minutes a day 2nd ed. p. cm. Rev. ed. of: Write better essays in just 20 minutes a day / Elizabeth Chesla. 1st ed. © 200 0. ISBN 1- 57685-546-5 1. English language—Rhetoric—Problems,. WRITE BETTER ESSAYS IN JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY