2. Topic 2(COLON) Academic Writing at Paragraph and Essay Level

Lesson 2.5: Responding To The Question And Common Essay Types — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 2.5: responding to the question and common essay types with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does the instruction word 'discuss' typically require in an academic essay?

Question 2

When an essay prompt asks you to 'compare' two subjects, what should you focus on?

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an 'explain' instruction in an essay question?

Question 4

Which instruction word would best focus on the degree of support for a statement in an essay?

Question 5

In planning an argumentative essay, what is a key aspect of the structure?