This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the minimum amount of essay paragraphs? A) What. B) 1. C) 5. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3. 2. The ..... is the part of your intro that pulls the reader in. A) Book. B) Hook. C) Took. D) Crook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 3. Which cohesive device can be used to begin a concluding sentence in body paragraph? A) Therefore, Last but not least. B) In conclusion, Thus. C) Therefore, Thus. D) Thus, In a nutshell. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore, Thus. 4. True or False:Expository writing can have a persuasive tone. A) Only in certain cases. B) Sometimes. C) False. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False. 5. The conclusion paragraph gives an ending and closure to the essay. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 6. What type of words are these:for instance; all in all; furthermore; for example; in other words; in fact? A) Synonyns. B) Details. C) Pronouns. D) Transitions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transitions. 7. Example-In a small school, tucked up in a hollow in Kentucky, students are discovering the power of excellence. A) Exaggeration. B) Setting. C) Question. D) Personal Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Setting. 8. Your reasoning should always be supported by what? A) Arguments. B) Evidence. C) Counterclaims. D) Claims. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 9. To show an addition (more information), use a transition like: A) As a result, because, since, so. B) Besides, for example, furthermore. C) Obviously, clearly, evidently. D) But, yet, although, though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Besides, for example, furthermore. 10. In Expository writing, you need to know your topic well or you'll need to research it. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Which of the following is NOT true in regards to expository essays? A) An expository essay is about convincing your reader to take a side. B) You need to write a thesis statement. C) You should end your essay with a conclusion paragraph. D) The length of the essay can vary. E) You should support your facts with things like statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An expository essay is about convincing your reader to take a side. 12. An article explaining the benefits of recycling. A) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. B) PERSUASIVE WRITING. C) EXPOSITORY WRITING. D) NARRATIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 13. Which of the following is an example of an Expository topic? A) Write a story about a time when you were embarrassed. B) Describe your favorite person. C) The benefits of being a good student. D) Cellphones should be allowed in schools. Do you agree or disagree?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The benefits of being a good student. 14. The correct order for the steps of the Writing Process are A) Prewriting, drafting, editing, writing, and publishing. B) Prewriting, writing, revising, editing, publishing. C) Prewriting, editing, writing, revising, publishing. D) Publishing, editing, revising, writing, prewriting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prewriting, writing, revising, editing, publishing. 15. What is the correct way to cite something from a source (like a text or website)? A) According to the text, "Abraham Lincoln had a belief that slavery in America had to end" (McGrath). B) The text from the Springboard book says that Abraham Lincoln had a belief that slavery in American had to end. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) According to the text, "Abraham Lincoln had a belief that slavery in America had to end" (McGrath). 16. TRUE/FALSE:A science textbook is an example of expository writing. A) False. B) True. C) Not applicable. D) Sometimes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 17. Which sentence introduces the main idea of a body paragraph? A) Example sentence. B) Explanation sentence. C) Concluding sentence. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic sentence. 18. Tells reader simply and clearly what the news story is about; usually has six or fewer words A) Lead. B) Inverted pyramid. C) Important facts. D) Headline. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Headline. 19. What acronym do you use when writing an expository introduction? A) FTLE. B) FTLS. C) LFTE. D) SLFT. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FTLE. 20. The controlling idea that answers a prompt and is located as the last sentence of the introductory paragraph A) Hook. B) Main idea. C) Thesis. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis. 21. Purpose of outlining is providing: A) Details about a topic. B) Structure of a topic. C) Examples. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Structure of a topic. 22. The Harry Potter book series. A) PERSUASIVE WRITING. B) NARRATIVE WRITING. C) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. D) EXPOSITORY WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NARRATIVE WRITING. 23. What does expository writing have? A) Opinion sentences. B) Make up details. C) Incomplete sentences. D) Information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Information. 24. What is a thesis? A) Theme of your writing. B) Main point you are trying to prove. C) Something that appears in the body of your writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Main point you are trying to prove. 25. Brainstorming and prewriting are the most important thing when organizing an essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. Which of the following could not be a type of expository writing? A) Cause and Effect Essay. B) Problem and Solution Essay. C) Compare and Contrast Essay. D) Argumentative Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Argumentative Essay. 27. In procedural text, there are 6 pillars that MUST be included. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. An expository essay is written in either 2nd or 3rd person. A) Yes, any person is ok. B) No, it's written in the 1st person because it's a commentary. C) No, only the 3rd person because it's informational. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No, only the 3rd person because it's informational. 29. You are researching the history of the bicycle. After reading two articles, you find that one says the first bicycle was invented in 1817, while the other says 1818. What should you do next? A) Choose the date you like best. B) Ignore both articles. C) Look for additional reliable sources to confirm the correct date. D) Use both dates in your report without explanation.TagsFL.ELA.6.C.4.1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Look for additional reliable sources to confirm the correct date. 30. Evidence type sentences are also called ..... A) Complex sentences. B) Commentary sentences. C) Concrete sentences. D) Concrete details. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concrete details. 31. The kicker (final part of your conclusion paragraph) is also called a ..... A) Background information. B) Hook. C) Thesis. D) Lingering thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lingering thought. 32. What is a good transition phrase to use when you go from body paragraph 1 to body paragraph 2? A) To continue. B) To summarize. C) However. D) For instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To continue. 33. Based on the thesis statement below, determine the three subtopics of the thesis statement. Cats are good pets because they are quiet, sometimes affectionate, and very clean. A) Cats are good pets. B) Because. C) They are quiet, sometimes affectionate, and very clean. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are quiet, sometimes affectionate, and very clean. 34. Writing that tells a story is called? A) Narrative Writing. B) Persuasive Writing. C) Informative Writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative Writing. 35. What paragraph should your THESIS STATEMENT go in? A) Introduction. B) Body 2. C) Body 1. D) Body 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 36. What does persuasive writing do? A) Tell a story. B) Convince people to agree. C) Give information without opinion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convince people to agree. 37. An essay in which you reflect whether Alexander Hamilton or Frederick Douglas made more significant contributions to society. A) Informative. B) Argumentative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argumentative. 38. This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others A) Explanatory essay. B) Descriptive essay. C) Argumentative essay. D) Narrative essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argumentative essay. 39. What's the ratio of an expository paragraph chunk? A) 2 to one. B) One to two. C) One plus to two. D) 2 plus to one. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2 plus to one. 40. Which type of writing is like an argument? A) Persuasive. B) Narrative. C) Informative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive. 41. In BEAR what does the B stand for? A) Beginning with. B) Before. C) To begin with. D) For starters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To begin with. 42. Who rescues them at Mars' apartment? A) Jonas. B) Mars. C) Mr. Q. D) Julia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mr. Q. 43. Another name for expository writing is ..... A) Argumentative. B) Narrative. C) Creative. D) Informative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Informative. 44. A strong conclusion sentence "retells" the ..... A) Topic. B) Main idea. C) Story. D) Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Main idea. 45. What should an expository introduction include? A) A detailed analysis. B) A fictional story. C) A thesis statement. D) A personal anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A thesis statement. 46. The Lady Devils are going to take state! A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. Expository essays should always have a clear structure with an introduction, body and conclusion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Safety rules show children how to get rid of dangerous chemicals. This is a TOPIC SENTENCE for a body paragraph. Add ONE supporting detail. A) Now that I have read the safety rules, I can show you how to throw away chemicals. B) If dangerous chemicals aren't disposed of properly, hazardous fumes or spills could occur. C) The rules in the science lab show children how to get rid of dangerous chemicals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If dangerous chemicals aren't disposed of properly, hazardous fumes or spills could occur. 49. Words like furthermore, additionally, and however, and phrases like as a result, for this reason, and in conclusion are known as ..... A) Hooks. B) Examples. C) Thesis statements. D) Transition words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transition words. 50. This is also known as the writer's claim. A) Transition. B) Thesis statement. C) Main idea. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis statement. 51. Which is the correct example of parenthetical documentation. A) (Creech 5). B) .(Creech 5). C) .(Creech 5). D) (5 Creech). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (Creech 5). 52. Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?Having goals is important because people need something to work for and goals give people a sense of purpose. A) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals. B) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities. C) WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up. D) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals. 53. What does "R" stand for in RACE? A) Really consider the evidence. B) Restate the question. C) Rethink your answer. D) Revise your writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate the question. 54. A writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject A) Audience. B) Mood. C) Exposition. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tone. 55. What is the primary purpose of an expository writing passage? A) To narrate a story. B) To inform or explain a topic. C) To persuade the reader. D) To entertain the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To inform or explain a topic. 56. What is an important step in writing an expository essay? A) Making it sound dramatic. B) Writing only from personal experience. C) Researching the topic. D) Using a lot of adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Researching the topic. 57. Using credible, well-researched sources makes an expository essay stronger. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. What are the components of an introduction in expository writing? A) Thesis statement, evidence, and conclusion. B) Body paragraphs, evidence, and conclusion. C) Summary, evidence, and conclusion. D) Hook, background information, and thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hook, background information, and thesis statement. 59. Evidence type sentences give the ..... A) Analysis. B) Facts. C) Topic sentence. D) Commentary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Facts. 60. An explanation or interpretation A) Commentary. B) Editing. C) Introduction. D) Text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commentary. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesExpository Writing Quiz 1Expository Writing Quiz 2Expository Writing Quiz 3Expository Writing Quiz 4Expository Writing Quiz 5Expository Writing Quiz 6Expository Writing Quiz 7Expository Writing Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books