This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 13 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does the word "arid" most likely mean, as it is used in this sentence?With next to no rainfall in a given month, the desert landscape was completely arid. A) Dry. B) Empty. C) Unpleasant. D) Hot. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dry. 2. A THESIS STATEMENT should include how many ANSWERS to the given question that will be discussed in your paper? A) One. B) Three. C) Two. D) Zero. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Three. 3. $_{Without this, we wouldn't know what you are talking about ..... }$ A) Exposition. B) Thesis Statement. C) Details. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis Statement. 4. Which of the following is a purpose of transitions in writing? A) To confuse the reader. B) To connect ideas smoothly. C) To introduce new characters. D) To add humor to the textTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect ideas smoothly. 5. True or False:You only need text evidence to support your topic sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. What is the purpose of a conclusion? A) To restate the thesis, summarize the main evidence/details from the body paragraphs, and give an insightful closing to your essay. B) To restate everything from the introduction and the body paragraphs to make sure your readers really understand it. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To restate the thesis, summarize the main evidence/details from the body paragraphs, and give an insightful closing to your essay. 7. Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?"Having passion can give you motivation when times get tough." A) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something. B) WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up. C) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals. D) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something. 8. Which is NOT a writing genre we will cover this year? A) Narrative. B) Novel. C) Expository. D) Argumentative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Novel. 9. True or false the introduction of an expository essay must include, thesis and attention getter. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Which essay grade below represents a basic writing performance? A) 2 (50%). B) 3 (75%). C) 4 (100%). D) 1 (25%). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2 (50%). 11. The 2 types of thesis statements are A) General & Specific. B) General & Static. C) Statistics & Definition. D) Generalisation & Specification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) General & Specific. 12. TRUE/FALSE:A writer should use DIFFERENT SENTENCE STARTERS/TRANSITION WORDS throughout their paper. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. I plan my writing during this step of the writing process. A) Editing. B) Prewriting. C) Revising. D) Publishing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prewriting. 14. Which of the following is a transition word mentioned in the text? A) But. B) Because. C) Furthermore. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 15. What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called? A) The Introduction. B) The Body. C) Supporting Details. D) The conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Body. 16. What is discrimination? A) When you show favor or a preference for something or someone. B) Treating others unfairly or disrespectfully based on their differences. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Treating others unfairly or disrespectfully based on their differences. 17. What is JP's real name? A) Jessie Prince. B) Jessica Pine. C) Juniper Paul. D) Jennifer Petunia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Juniper Paul. 18. What is an appropriate topic sentence for an expository paragraph on a Colorado Region? A) In my opinion, the front range is the best place to visit. B) The front range has several resources such as mining and livestock. C) There are many smells on the front range. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The front range has several resources such as mining and livestock. 19. Expository means what? A) Telling how you feel. B) Researching. C) Sharing opinions. D) Informing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Informing. 20. In this type of writing, general reasons (benefits or challenges) are supported by ..... details. A) Specific supporting. B) Specific reinforcing. C) Scientific supporting. D) Terrific reporting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specific supporting. 21. Expository writing is used to persuade the reader to agree with you. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. To show an example (detail), use a transition like: A) Like, such as, for example, for instance. B) Finally, lastly, in conclusion. C) But, yet, although, though. D) Also, another, in comparison, too. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Like, such as, for example, for instance. 23. Are revising and editing the same thing? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 24. Which step in the writing process requires you to give your paper to another person so he/she can look for mistakes that you will need to correct? A) Drafting. B) Sharing. C) Editing. D) Pre-wriitng. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Editing. 25. In what stage of the writing process to your create your rough draft? A) Editing. B) Revising. C) Drafting. D) Prewriting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drafting. 26. You are writing an expository paragraph about recycling. Which sentence best elaborates on the main idea that recycling helps the environment? A) Recycling is important. B) Recycling can reduce the amount of waste in landfills, which helps protect natural habitats and conserve resources. C) Some people recycle. D) Recycling is a word that means to use something again.TagsFL.ELA.6.C.1.4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recycling can reduce the amount of waste in landfills, which helps protect natural habitats and conserve resources. 27. A figure of speech in the form of a question that a writer uses to emphasize a point rather than just saying an answer. A) Rhetorical Question. B) Target Audience. C) The Press. D) Concession. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical Question. 28. What is considered evidence in a body paragraph? A) Personal opinions. B) Facts, examples, and quotes that support the topic sentence. C) A summary of the essay. D) A list of questionsTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Facts, examples, and quotes that support the topic sentence. 29. Which sentence would be most suitable in the conclusion of an expository essay? A) In summary, the topic is irrelevant to our discussion. B) To conclude, the topic is too complex to understand. C) Ultimately, this essay has no clear purpose. D) In summary, the evidence shows that renewable energy is vital for the future. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In summary, the evidence shows that renewable energy is vital for the future. 30. In CAT what does the T stand for? A) Technically. B) Topic Sentence. C) Thesis. D) To begin with. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis. 31. What is the purpose of a 'hook' in an introduction paragraph? A) To summarize the main points of the essay. B) To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further. C) To provide a detailed explanation of the topic. D) To introduce the thesis statement of the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further. 32. A recipe is a good example of Expository writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 33. What belongs in your concluding paragraph? A) Restatement of thesis with different wording. B) An overall summary of the main points made in the essay. C) A final, closing thought that wraps up the main idea of the essay. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 34. Compares two things and expresses the relationship between them A) Analogy. B) Compare. C) Rhetoric. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analogy. 35. What should you NOT do when writing your essay? A) Brainstorm. B) Draft. C) Write an introduction. D) Go off topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Go off topic. 36. What is an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER used to do? A) Entertain with a story. B) Inform a reader about a topic. C) Argue for/against a topic. D) Describe using the five senses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argue for/against a topic. 37. Which of the following is a key component of an expository writing introduction? A) A hook to engage the reader. B) A list of references. C) A detailed conclusion. D) A personal anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A hook to engage the reader. 38. A statement that conveys your opinion on a topic: A) Reasons. B) Counterclaim. C) Claim. D) Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim. 39. Which of the following is not an example of an expository writing? A) An essay contrasting a day trip to the city with a day trip to the beach. B) An essay that informs a reader on how to make a pizza. C) An essay explaining how the dollar's value dropped after the recession. D) An essay arguing why I think 'Da 5 Bloods' is a better movie than 'School Daze'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An essay arguing why I think 'Da 5 Bloods' is a better movie than 'School Daze'. 40. True or false the Body paragraphs are the middle paragraphs that lie between the introduction and conclusion? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 41. To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like: A) First, next, before, now, finally. B) As a result, because, since, so. C) Since, while, like. D) However, but, although, conversely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However, but, although, conversely. 42. What is step 1 of the writing process? A) Compose. B) Pre-write. C) Publish. D) Revise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pre-write. 43. Which type of writing has a setting? A) Narrative. B) Expository. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative. 44. Every expository essay has the following: A) An introduction. B) Three body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph. C) An introduction, 3 body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An introduction, 3 body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph. 45. Text features include pictures, captions, charts, graphs, titles, and subtitles. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. The BODY paragraphs of an expository and argumentative essay are similar to what previously learned type of writing? A) Nonfiction summary. B) Fiction summary. C) ACE extended responses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ACE extended responses. 47. What is the definition of formal style in writing? A) A casual and conversational tone. B) A structured and professional tone. C) A humorous and entertaining tone. D) A poetic and artistic toneTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A structured and professional tone. 48. What should your first body paragraph's topic sentence be about? A) The prompt's subject. B) The hook. C) The first reason in your thesis statement. D) The second reason in your thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The first reason in your thesis statement. 49. Which paragraph does the thesis statement belong? A) Introduction. B) Body. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 50. To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like: A) Also, another, like, too, in comparison. B) First, next, before, now, finally. C) Besides, in addition, for example, furthermore. D) As a result, because, since, so, therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First, next, before, now, finally. 51. Which articles best represent expository writing? A) Writing that explains a topic like advertising. B) Writing that explains how to do something. C) Writing to explain historical events or scientific principles. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 52. What is a writer's position on an issue or topic? A) Rebuttal. B) Counterclaim. C) Claim. D) Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim. 53. The topic of your writing task. A) Your birthday. B) Your favorite event in history and why. C) Someone you admire. D) A significant event in history. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A significant event in history. 54. What paragraph is your thesis statement in? A) Introduction. B) Body paragraphs. C) Conclusion. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 55. Where does the RED belong? A) Introduction. B) Body Paragraphs. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body Paragraphs. 56. What is a primary source in research? A) A document or physical object which was written or created before the time under study. B) A document or physical object which was written or created after the time under study. C) A document or physical object which was not written or created during the time under study. D) A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. 57. What is the benefit of restating the question in your answer using the RACE strategy? A) It helps to ensure your answer is directly related to the question. B) It makes the answer unnecessarily long. C) It is only useful for oral presentations. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps to ensure your answer is directly related to the question. 58. Which essay grade below represents an accomplished writing performance? A) 1 (25%). B) 2 (50%). C) 3 (75%). D) 4 (100%). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4 (100%). 59. When should you restate your controlling idea? A) In the body. B) In the conclusion. C) At the beginning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the conclusion. 60. Which of the following is the best example of Expository writing? A) Science textbook. B) A diary journal. C) A fictional story. D) A poetry book. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Science textbook. ← 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