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Problem-Solution Essay
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1
What is
prewriting
?
Brainstorming several solutions
Defining the problem to be solved
All of the above
Writing a thesis statement
2
You
can
write a problem-solution essay
without
examples.
I don't know
True
False
3
The thesis statement of problem-solution essays should have.....
the problem and a hint of solutions
the problem itself
an opinion about the topic
some differences and similarities
4
What is the
purpose
of a problem-solution essay?
to point out why something is a problem
to find all the problems relating to a certain topic
to tell a problem, offer a solution & why the solution works
to present a problem & tell why a solution won't work
5
What is the function of the first body paragraph for the problem-solution essay?
To list similarities
To list some problems, effects and causes about the topic
To give different ideas and examples
To give reasons and examples
6
How is a problem-solution essay different from a cause-effect essay?
Problem-solution essays give solutions
I don't know
Cause-effect essays describe effects
They are the same
7
In a problem-solution essay, the thesis statement describes the problem.
False
I don't know
True
8
In your
conclusion
, be sure to start with a transitional phrase like...
In short, ...
In conclusion, ...
To conclude, ...
All are correct
9
The body is... (in the text, obviously)
head, shoulders, knees and toes
explaining the problems and proposing their solutions
giving personal opinions on how to fix the currecnt situation.
All of them are right
10
What are the characteristics of a problem-solution essay?
Identifies several possible solutions
All of the above
A thesis statement that shows problems and possible solutions
A problem that needs to be solved
11
Sentences should be linked together using connectors or linking phrases, but not paragraphs.
True
False
12
What is the
first
thing to write in a body paragraph?
a topic sentence
a summary
the first reason
a thesis statement
13
The first sentence of each body paragraph is called...
The transition
Evidence
The intro
The topic sentence
14
The problem you choose to analyze should be one that offers some challenges, but can be solved.
True
False
I don't know
Maybe
15
A problem-solution essay should have an analytical tone.
False
True
16
What do problem-solution essays do?
Inform writers about multiple things
Inform the audience about the solution
All of them are right
Inform readers about the issues and give solutions
17
In the introduction, what kind of info should be given to the reader?
Background info about ourselves
Background info about our opinions
Background info about similarities
Background info about the problem
18
The process the writer goes through before beginning the actual writing of the essay is called...
explaining
writing a thesis statement
drafting
prewriting or planning
19
You
should
use modal verbs (could / may / might) to propose possible solutions.
False
True
20
What does the
first sentence
in the
conclusion
do?
Uses a lot of exclamation marks.
Tells us that the paper is over.
Introduce new information.
Re-states the thesis statement.
21
What is a problem-solution essay structure?
Text is written in the order in which the events took place
Tells how two things are similar and different
An action and its results are explained
A problem and its answers are suggested
22
The
last
sentence of the
introduction
is the _______.
background info
thesis statement
topic sentence
techniques
23
In a problem-solution essay, what does the writer do?
Analyze several problems that need to be solved.
Analyse a problem and propose methods for solving it.
Analyse a problem and state how the problem should be solved.
Investigate what it means for an issue to be a problem.
24
What kind of
transition words
should we use for the thesis statement?
first, second,...
and, in addition to..
although, even though, yet, but, however
furthermore, moreover
25
In the second body paragraph, what kind of info should be given to the reader?
More problems
Solutions for the problem
More examples and reasons
Personal opinions about the topic
26
What are the steps for writing a problem-solution essay?
Looking for causes, solutions and explaining them
Both of them are right
Neither of them is right
Solving and searching for causes
27
What does it mean to
define
the problem to be solved?
None of these are correct
Thinking about why you want to solve the problem
Thinking about your ultimate goal in solving the problem and its source
28
After the topic sentence you should write _________.
an introduction
a conclusion
supporting details
a main idea
29
What is the
first
paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
Conclusion
Beginning
Body paragraph
30
Looking for as many solutions as you can is known as ___________________.
revising
concluding
brainstorming
important part of drafting
31
How many paragraphs does a problem-solution essay typically have?
3
5
2
4
