ESL 151 - Reading and Composition » Fall 2022 » Reading Quiz 3 Compare_Contrast

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Question #1
In a compare/contrast essay, you should write about both similarities and differences.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #2
Your compare/contrast essay should have a thesis.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #3
Your thesis should express the main idea of your essay.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #4
The thesis statement is one sentence usually found at the end of the introduction.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #5
It is OK if there is some information in your essay that is not related to the thesis.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #6
The purpose of the body of the essay is to support the ideas in the thesis.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
A point of comparison or contrast is an aspect or feature that is relevant to both subjects. It is something you are using to compare/contrast the topic of your essay.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #8
Your points of comparison (or contrast) make up the body paragraphs of your essay.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #9
Your points of contrast (or comparison) MUST be mentioned in your thesis.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #10
Your thesis should indicate if your essay will focus on similarities or differences between the two topics.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #11
You should decide on a pattern of organization before you start writing your essay.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #12
It is ok to search for information on the internet when I am writing my essay.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #13
It is ok to use ideas or quotes from outside sources when I am writing this essay.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #14
There should be an extra space between each paragraph.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #15
Each topic sentence of my body paragraphs should be related to a "point of contrast" or a "Point of comparison".
A.   False
B.   True

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