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 UNIT
1 — Lesson 1A — Comprehension Questions
Parts of the Introduction
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Answer the following questions to check your understanding of opening
statements, supporting sentences, and thesis statements. Select the best
answers and read the explanations in the pop-up windows.
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Which part of the introduction "hooks" the
reader?
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The opening statement
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The supporting sentences
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The thesis statement
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Which of the following are qualities of a good
thesis statement? Click on all the correct answers.
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Presents the main points in order
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Gives information about the topic
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States the direction of the paper
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Introduces the points of the essay
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Sets the tone of the essay
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f
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Starts with "This essay will..."
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Which part of the introduction clearly shows what
the writer is going to explain in the essay?
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The supporting sentences
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The thesis statement
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c
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The opening statement
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