This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 12 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a credible source? A) Information from social media posts. B) Trusted information from books, articles, or experts. C) Unverified online blogs. D) Personal opinions and anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Trusted information from books, articles, or experts. 2. Which of the following is NOT a type of expository writing mentioned? A) Definition. B) Narrative. C) Comparison and Contrast. D) Cause and Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Narrative. 3. What should you do in an expository essay? A) Explain like an expert. B) Tell a story. C) Persuade People. D) Express emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Explain like an expert. 4. What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in each body paragraph? A) It grabs the reader's attention. B) It directly answers the prompt or states an opinion followed by three supporting reasons. C) It introduces a new topic. D) It wraps up all the information from the paragraph or serves as a transition to the next paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It wraps up all the information from the paragraph or serves as a transition to the next paragraph. 5. The name of the three main paragraphs are called the ..... A) Key idea paragraphs. B) Big paragraphs. C) Main idea paragraphs. D) Body paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Body paragraphs. 6. TRUE/FALSE:The INTRODUCTION should begin with a HOOK to draw in the reader's' attention into your paper A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. What is an appropriate transition phrase for an expository paragraph? A) Another fact. B) Another detail. C) Another reason. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Another fact. 8. 1 A thesis statement is ..... A) Supporting evidence and counterclaims for your argument. B) A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay. C) The last sentence of your conclusion paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay. 9. In MITT what does TT stand for? A) This means that. B) This shows. C) This is true. D) This is important because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This means that. 10. Your social studies class is researching both traditional and unexpected heroes. Using the information and examples found in the "Courage and Heroism" passage set, write an expository essay on what it means to be courageous. A) Informative. B) Argumentative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informative. 11. Which of the following is an example of a good topic sentence? A) "There are many reasons why pollution is a problem.". B) "Pollution is bad.". C) "In this essay, I will talk about pollution.". D) "Pollution affects both urban and rural areas in positive ways, but also negative ways.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "There are many reasons why pollution is a problem.". 12. The thesis statement should answer the question and give 2-3 ..... A) Sentences. B) Words. C) Reasons. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasons. 13. A question that is either not meant to be answered or suggests a desired reply A) Introduction. B) Rhetorical question. C) Conclusion. D) Rhetorical devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical question. 14. What should the introduction of an expository essay include? A) Hook, background information, and thesis statement. B) Personal anecdotes and opinions. C) Detailed analysis and evidence. D) Concluding remarks and summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook, background information, and thesis statement. 15. True or False?The thesis statement is found in middle of the conclusion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. Pick the correct answer on how to cite evidence using the MLA format? A) According to Weiss, he showed Bridges talent. B) (Weiss 9). C) (Weiss). D) Weiss. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (Weiss 9). 17. What is step 2 of the writing process? A) Revise. B) Pre-write. C) Draft. D) Publish. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Draft. 18. Why is it important to distinguish between primary and secondary sources in research? A) To confuse the reader. B) To make the writing longer. C) To support and strengthen the writer's arguments and claims. D) To ensure the accuracy and validity of the research, as primary sources provide direct evidence or firsthand testimony, while secondary sources provide interpretation and analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To ensure the accuracy and validity of the research, as primary sources provide direct evidence or firsthand testimony, while secondary sources provide interpretation and analysis. 19. In CAT what does the A stand for? A) Answers. B) Actually. C) As a result. D) As you see. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Answers. 20. Each body paragraph must include- A) A reason and examples with details. B) Topic and theme. C) Sentences and abbreviations. D) Words and phrases. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A reason and examples with details. 21. What does the "C" stand for in RACE? A) Create a response. B) Convince the reader. C) Change your thinking. D) Cite evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cite evidence. 22. Example-Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it. A) Exaggeration. B) Personal Anecdote. C) Definition. D) Fascinating Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fascinating Fact. 23. What does tone mean? A) Your attitude toward the the topic. B) The author's attitude toward the topic. C) How you feel after reading the essay. D) How you feel before reading the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author's attitude toward the topic. 24. A news happening is NOT an example of an Expository text. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. How many PARAGRAPHS should be in an expository and argumentative paper? A) 5. B) 4. C) 2. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 26. What is an EXPOSITORY/INFORMATIVE essay used to do? A) Argue being for/against a topic. B) Describe a personal experience. C) Entertain the readers with a created story. D) Inform the reader about a given topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inform the reader about a given topic. 27. Why should a writer preview main points in the introduction? A) To repeat the hook. B) To add extra details. C) To let the reader know what will be explained. D) To explain evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To let the reader know what will be explained. 28. A book report is an example of expository writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. TRUE/FALSE:A student is allowed to use only ONE source when finding text evidence for an expository paper. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. True or False:The topic sentence belongs in the first sentence of each body paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. ← 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