1) Which of these describes an argument essay:​ a) Looks at the reasons/causes for something and discusses the results/effects​ b) Considers the problems of a particular situation and gives solutions to those problems​ c) Chooses a position on a two-sided argument and tries to persuade the reader​ d) Discusses the advantages and disadvantages and gives an opinion on whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages​ 2) What is the first paragraph of an essay called?​ a) conclusion b) introduction c) body d) transition 3) What is the last paragraph of an essay called?​ a) conclusion b) introduction c) body d) transition 4) What is the middle of the essay called?​ a) conclusion b) introduction c) body d) transition 5) Essay question: ​​“Private cars should be banned in the centre of busy cities." Do you agree or disagree? a) Agree b) Disagree c) You must choose agree or disagree 6) Imagine you have the following essay question: ​​“Private cars should be banned in the centre of busy cities." What is the favoured view?​ a) The position you think is better.​ b) The position that agrees with the statement in the essay question. 7) Imagine you have the following essay question: “Private cars should be banned in the centre of busy cities." What is the unfavoured view?​ a) The position that disagrees with the statement in the essay question.​ b) The position you disagree with.​ 8) When you plan your essay, choose the position you agree with. Whether you agree or disagree with the statement in the essay question, your position will be the favoured view. The opposing view is the unfavoured view.​ a) true b) false 9) What do we write in our unfavoured paragraph?  a) Topics sentence + 3 ideas b) 3 ideas, then a topic sentence 10) Which of the following do we write in the favoured paragraph? a) Topics sentence (with main idea) b) 2-3 supporting points to explain your topic sentence c) At least 1 good example for each supporting point d) None of the above 11) Select the statement that is true. (you can only select one) a) A topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.​ b) A topic sentence describes the main idea of the paragraph.​ c) A topic sentence mentions the topic of the essay and has a controlling idea.​ d) All of the above

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