Multiple Choice Quiz

Select the correct answer to the following multiple-choice questions by circling the appropriate letter.

1		Before you write, you should
			A)	choose and narrow your topic.
			B)	write a sentence that expresses your claim.
			C)	both a and b
			D)	none of the above
2		According to the text, in writing the first draft of your argumentative essay, you should
			A)	read what you've written and revise.
			B)	edit your work.
			C)	both a and b
			D)	none of the above
3		The first rule of all communication is to
			A)	know who your audience is and adjust your style accordingly.
			B)	know yourself.
			C)	be clear.
			D)	none of the above
4		In choosing a topic for an argumentative paper, you should
			A)	choose a topic that is both controversial and interesting to you.
			B)	pick a topic that you can manage to cover completely in the space allowed in your paper.
			C)	both a and b
			D)	none of the above
5		The central claim of an argumentative essay is called the
			A)	topic.
			B)	subject sentence.
			C)	thesis.
			D)	none of the above