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Grades 9 and 10 - English Language - High School - Writing an Introduction
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Writing an introduction to an essay can be one of the most difficult of writing tasks - how to start? For those of us who stare blankly at the equally blank computer screen which awaits our well-considered words, it can be easier to skip the introduction and come back to it when the rest of the essay is finished. 

Grades 9 and 10 - English Language - High School - Writing an Introduction
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1. Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of an introductory paragraph?
2. In An Inspector Calls, what is the effect created by Inspector Goole's manner of showing each character the photo of Eva Smith? - Which key words should be mentioned in an introductory paragraph written in answer to this question?
3. Pupils are often taught to write 'In this essay, I will ....' -- Which of the following would make the most elegant replacement for this construction?
4. Your introduction should mention the subject of your essay. This is also called the...
5. Your argument must...
6. Which of the following is true?
7. One of the most important purposes of an introductory paragraph is to 'hook' the reader. This can be achieved by...
8. How does Shakespeare compare love and friendship in The Merchant of Venice? - Which key words should be mentioned in an introductory paragraph written in answer to this question?
9. Out of the following, which would be the preferable length for an introductory paragraph?
10. An essay's argument is...

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