Grade 10 English Essay Writing Practice Worksheet

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This grade 10 medium-difficulty worksheet on essay writing covers essential skills like thesis development, structure, analysis, grammar, and persuasive techniques, helping students improve their writing and critical thinking.

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Grade 10 English Essay Writing Practice Worksheet

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Grade 10 English Essay Writing Practice Worksheet

English | Grade 10
Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, select the correct option. For short-answer questions, write complete sentences. Manage your time wisely to complete all questions.
A

Understanding Essay Components

Questions about the basic parts and structure of an essay.
1.
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
[2 marks]
ATo summarize the entire essay
BTo introduce the main argument or point
CTo provide background information
DTo list supporting ideas
2.
Briefly explain the difference between the introduction and the conclusion of an essay.
[3 marks]
3.
Which paragraph typically contains the topic sentence?
[2 marks]
AIntroduction
BBody paragraph
CConclusion
DTitle
B

Essay Writing Skills

Questions focused on developing effective writing techniques.
1.
Identify one strategy to improve coherence in an essay.
[2 marks]
2.
Which of the following is a strong hook for an introduction?
[2 marks]
AIn this essay, I will discuss...
BDid you know that...
CThis essay is about...
DThe main point is...
3.
Choose the sentence that best introduces a persuasive essay.
[2 marks]
AThis essay will explore the history of the internet.
BThe internet has transformed our lives in many ways.
CIn this essay, I will argue that online education is more effective than traditional methods.
DMany people use the internet daily.
C

Analyzing Essay Content

Questions about analyzing themes, characters, and arguments.
1.
In an analytical essay, why is it important to support your ideas with evidence?
[3 marks]
2.
Which of the following best describes a theme in a literary essay?
[2 marks]
AA character's physical appearance
BThe underlying message or main idea of the work
CThe chronological sequence of events
DThe setting of the story
3.
Describe how a character's actions can reveal their personality in an essay.
[3 marks]
D

Grammar and Language Use

Questions to assess grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
1.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
[2 marks]
AThe student wrote an excellent essay, on time.
BThe student wrote an excellent essay on time.
CThe student wrote an excellent essay; on time.
DThe student wrote an excellent essay: on time.
2.
Replace the underlined word with a more formal alternative: 'kids'.
[2 marks]
3.
Identify the grammatical error in this sentence: 'She don’t like to write essays.'
[3 marks]
E

Creative and Persuasive Writing

Questions encouraging original ideas and persuasive techniques.
1.
Write a compelling opening sentence for an essay about the importance of education.
[3 marks]
2.
Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase ‘A house divided cannot stand’?
[2 marks]
AMetaphor
BSimile
CAlliteration
DAnalogy
3.
Provide one reason why supporting your opinion with examples makes your essay more persuasive.
[2 marks]

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4/15/2025
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