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 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What must you do after using evidence? A) Rewrite it. B) Reword it. C) Reread it. D) Explain it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explain it. 2. What type of writing gives information WITHOUT opinion? A) Expository. B) Narrative. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expository. 3. What is a topic sentence in a body paragraph? A) A sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph. B) A sentence that concludes the paragraph. C) A sentence that lists all the evidence. D) A sentence that restates the thesisTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph. 4. What belongs in the CONCLUSION of an expository and argumentative paper? A) Recommendation, citation, topic sentence. B) Hook, citation, topic sentence. C) Restatement of thesis, reminder of importance, recommendation. D) Topic sentence, citation, explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Restatement of thesis, reminder of importance, recommendation. 5. What is a Personal Example? A) Explains how to write an expository essay. B) Explains how the prompt/thesis relates to you. C) Talks about what it was like growing up in poverty. D) Your thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explains how the prompt/thesis relates to you. 6. Text features help the reader to identify the ..... A) Thesis statement. B) Claim. C) Text structure. D) Information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Text structure. 7. Pick the best choice. When writing an expository essay, you should not do the following: A) Use quotes in your body paragraphs. B) Only cite texts provided for you to use. C) Use slang in your essay and quotes. D) Use slang in your essay, quotes and only cite texts you like. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use slang in your essay, quotes and only cite texts you like. 8. What do you call the very first sentence in an expository paper? A) Hook. B) Thesis Statement. C) Sentence 1. D) Attention-Getter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook. 9. What kind of writing would you use to answer the following prompt?PROMPT: "Where is one place in the world you would like to visit? Explain why." A) Persuasive. B) Expository. C) Narrative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive. 10. What colors do we use on the T-star planner? A) Pink, orange, blue. B) Green, yellow, red. C) Green, orange, gold. D) Green, orange, pink. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Green, yellow, red. 11. When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your: A) Counterclaim. B) Reasons. C) Rebuttal. D) Thesis Statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasons. 12. When do you check for grammatical errors? A) Prewriting. B) Editing. C) Publishing. D) Drafting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Editing. 13. Name the part of the writing process that you are in if you are thinking about a topic and what you're going to write about. A) Revising. B) Rough Draft. C) Prewrite. D) Publishing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prewrite. 14. What is the FIRST sentence of your essay? A) Controlling idea. B) Transition word. C) Hook. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. 15. The opposite side of an argument to the one you are taking is known as the: A) Counterclaim. B) Reasons. C) Rebuttal. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterclaim. 16. What are some common features of expository writing? A) Vague thesis statement, random organization, emotional arguments, informal tone. B) Clear thesis statement, logical organization, evidence-based arguments, formal tone. C) Complex thesis statement, chaotic organization, opinion-based arguments, casual tone. D) No thesis statement, scattered organization, unsupported arguments, colloquial tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clear thesis statement, logical organization, evidence-based arguments, formal tone. 17. Why is evidence so important in an essay? A) Writers need to learn to find evidence. B) Writers need to use the information they find in the library. C) Evidence supports statements that are made in essays. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence supports statements that are made in essays. 18. Which connecting word(s) best connects the main topic to the subtopics?Exercising +connecting words+releases endorphines, helps people stay fit, and keeps people strong. A) Benefits people because it. B) Is beneficial. C) Is super fun. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Benefits people because it. 19. The instructions to enroll students in the public school system. A) NARRATIVE WRITING. B) PERSUASIVE WRITING. C) EXPOSITORY WRITING. D) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) EXPOSITORY WRITING. 20. How can you organize your ideas in an expository essay? A) By using a clear and logical structure. B) By using a disorganized and chaotic structure. C) By including irrelevant information. D) By using random and unrelated thoughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By using a clear and logical structure. 21. Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; ..... they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades. A) In addition,. B) As a result,. C) For instance,. D) However,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result,. 22. How do you begin an introduction? A) Begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language. B) Begin the intro with "because" to explain your thesis. C) Begin the intro with explaining why the example is appropriate for the body paragraph. D) Begin the intro with an example about your ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language. 23. Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements? A) Violent video games are harmful for young people to play. B) Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped. C) Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death. D) Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death. 24. What does a thesis statement do in an expository essay? A) Tells what the essay will explain or teach. B) Asks a question. C) Gives background information. D) Ends the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tells what the essay will explain or teach. 25. Which of the following is NOT a reason for writing an expository piece? A) To explain. B) To entertain. C) To inform. D) To define or instruct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To entertain. 26. Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence? A) In conclusion. B) The author states . C) Because of this . D) This means . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author states . 27. Which is best for an essay? A) The longest topic to cover a variety of topics in great detail. B) The shortest topic to be concise and not bore the reader. C) A limited topic that specifies the boundaries of what the writer will be able to write about in relation to a larger issue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A limited topic that specifies the boundaries of what the writer will be able to write about in relation to a larger issue. 28. What does it mean to revise your writing? A) Add, Rearrange, Remove, Replace. B) Fix misspellings, capitalization errors, and punctuation errors. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add, Rearrange, Remove, Replace. 29. What type of essay examines the similarities and differences: A) Descriptive Essay. B) Process Essay. C) Cause and Effect Essay. D) Compare and Contrast Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compare and Contrast Essay. 30. If you are including the number 5 in your writing, what is the correct way to write it? A) Five. B) 5.0. C) 5. D) Five (5). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Five. 31. What does it mean to explain or elaborate on something? A) To summarize just the key details. B) To give examples or more information. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To give examples or more information. 32. What does MLA stand for? A) Modern Language Association. B) Misplaced Language Association. C) Misinformed Language Assosciation. D) Minimal Language Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Modern Language Association. 33. The following example illustrates what type of essay:A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live. A) Process Essay. B) Cause and Effect Essay. C) Compare and Contrast. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compare and Contrast. 34. Based on the thesis statement below, determine the connecting words 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, someitmes affectionate, and very clean. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 35. A summary based on evidence or facts A) Supporting evidence. B) Thesis statement. C) Conclusion. D) Body paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 36. Why is it important to engage in expository writing? A) Share what you know with others to build confidence and self-esteem. B) Learn more about a subject. C) Improve your vocabulary, visual skills, and use of technology. D) Show that you can write in different styles. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 37. What is NOT a part of the 4 Pillars of procedural writing? A) Hook. B) Goal/Aim. C) Conclusion. D) Steps. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook. 38. An easy way to come up with a thesis statement is to ..... A) Start with the conclusion. B) Use only words with more than three syllables. C) Use words from the prompt. D) Use the pronoun "I". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use words from the prompt. 39. What are the second and third sentences of your body paragraph? A) Concluding Remark. B) Topic Sentence. C) Commentary. D) Concrete Detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concrete Detail. 40. What is most important in PERSUASIVE writing? A) Researched facts. B) A clear opinion. C) Setting and characters. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A clear opinion. 41. Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence? A) The weather today is rainy and cold. B) Many different species of animals live in the rainforest. C) Ice makes the road slippery. D) Basketball is a cool sport. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Many different species of animals live in the rainforest. 42. What is the purpose of a narrative writing piece? A) To inform/explain. B) To entertain. C) To express opinions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To entertain. 43. What is NOT a typical feature of expository writing? A) Logical organization. B) Use of narrative techniques. C) Clear and concise language. D) Objective tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use of narrative techniques. 44. Essay topic:How to cope with hair loss. The organizational pattern required for this essay is: A) Effects. B) Benefits. C) Causes. D) Solutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Solutions. 45. Which of the following best describes a strong thesis statement in an expository essay? A) A lengthy paragraph that includes multiple ideas. B) A vague statement that does not specify the essay's focus. C) A question that invites discussion rather than stating a position. D) A clear and concise statement that outlines the main idea and key points of the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A clear and concise statement that outlines the main idea and key points of the essay. 46. Which transition word fits best in expository writing? A) Consequently. B) Nevertheless. C) Moreover. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 47. What type of text do you need to read for an expository paragraph? A) Nonfiction text. B) Fiction text. C) Nonfiction and fiction text. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nonfiction text. 48. Which of the following is cited properly in MLA format? A) In her short story, "Puppy Life, " Jane Smith writes, "I love my dog" (56). B) Jane Smith writes "I love my dog." (page 56). C) "I love my dog". D) The story "Puppy Life" states, "I love my dog." (56). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In her short story, "Puppy Life, " Jane Smith writes, "I love my dog" (56). 49. What is the third step in planning for expository writing? A) Create an outline. B) Research and gather information. C) Revise and edit the draft. D) Write the first draft. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Create an outline. 50. What are the exceptions to everything being size 12, black, Times New Roman? A) Heading. B) The title. C) Works Cited. D) Nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nothing. 51. "Sentences that explain to the readers how the evidence supports the point" in the P.E.E.R Paragraph are called the ..... A) Review. B) Point. C) Evidence. D) Explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explanation. 52. Select the correct definition for an introductory paragraph. A) It is the first paragraph of your essay and It introduces the main idea of your essay. B) Is a way of presenting connected events in order to tell a good story. C) Is a term that refers to various styles of nonfiction writing. D) Is a term that refers to various styles of fiction writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is the first paragraph of your essay and It introduces the main idea of your essay. 53. Which sentence uses correct punctuation? A) When you arrive, sit in the back:the front row is for members. B) Mars, Mercury, Venus, and Earth; these are the rocky planets. C) There is one country I want to return to some day:Argentina. D) Dr. Chu has this to say about sugar; "Only eat small amounts.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) There is one country I want to return to some day:Argentina. 54. Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?"If you give up on reaching one goal, you are more likely to keep giving up in the future." A) WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up. B) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals. C) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities. D) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up. 55. Why is reasoning important in writing? A) It adds unnecessary details to the text. B) It explains why your evidence is important. C) It helps to confuse the reader. D) It makes the writing more complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It explains why your evidence is important. 56. Embedding Quotes:What goes in the middle of the quotation sandwich? A) Explanation. B) Analysis. C) Cited Quote. D) Context. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cited Quote. 57. What is revising? A) When the writer look over his or her writing for capitalization. B) Revising is not apart of the writing process. C) When the writer create a list. D) When the writer move ideas around, put them in different order, or add information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) When the writer move ideas around, put them in different order, or add information. 58. The concluding paragraph can include the following EXCEPT A) New ideas. B) Suggestions. C) Predictions. D) General comments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) New ideas. 59. The thesis statement should respond to the prompt and give three ..... A) Facts about yourself. B) Text evidence examples. C) Reasons to support your topic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasons to support your topic. 60. Specific techniques used in writing or speaking to create a literary effect or enhance effectiveness A) Thesis. B) Lead. C) Context. D) Rhetorical devices. 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