The TOEFL essay samples is part of the TOEFL Structure section.
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This test will ask you a series of questions about the structure and parts of a basic essay. It will also provide you with example sentences that you must match to the appropriate description. Pick your answers from the choices listed below each question
How many unique ideas should be in each paragraph?
3
1
5
2
What is the smallest number of paragraphs you can have in an essay?
8
Which of the following should your introduction not include?
Evidence supporting your argument.
A hook, or opening sentence.
Background information.
A thesis.
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
To restate your thesis, and offer some general comments or predictions for the future (only if related to the topic).
To add more words to your essay until you reach the required word limit.
To remind the reader how smart you are.
Which of the following should not be considered a thesis statement?
Because of the weather, local foods available, and Halloween, October is the best month of all.
Shakespeare was the world’s greatest playwright.
Although there are many advocates to increase children’s rights, I argue that people below the age of 18 are not mature enough to handle the responsibility of voting.
Which of the following will help you write a better essay?
Quickly drafting an outline for your essay before you begin.
Adding lots of exclamation points to show you are passionate about what you are writing.
Bringing your lucky troll doll into the exam with you.
A Thesis is
The title of your essay.
A general description of your essay’s evidence.
A declarative sentence that summarizes the position (argument) of your essay.
A question.
Which of the following represents the most basic structure of an essay?
Introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
Introduction, statistics, body paragraphs
Evidence, introduction, conclusion
Which of the following is should not be used as evidence in an academic essay?
Journals
The story your brother told during last weeks dinner.
Academic Studies.
Statistics.
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