This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Combine, in a large bowl, the mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat on low for until moistened, then beat on high for two minutes. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake according to the table below, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.What type of expository writing is this? A) Compare and contrast essay. B) Problem and solution essay. C) Definition essay. D) Process/ How-to essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Process/ How-to essay. 2. In which order should the introduction paragraph be written? A) Thesis statement, bridge, hook. B) Hook, bridge, thesis statement. C) Hook, supporting sentences, topic sentence. D) Topic sentence, thesis statement, hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook, bridge, thesis statement. 3. What is the first part of WRAP IT UP? A) Copy first sentence of essay. B) Restate the thesis statement. C) Restate concluding sentence. D) Begin conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate the thesis statement. 4. Where does your thesis statement go? A) After the hook. B) Body paragraph #1. C) Conclusion. D) Body paragraph #2. E) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Introduction. 5. How many sentences is a thesis statement? A) 2. B) 1. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1. 6. In MITT what does the M stand for? A) More to the point. B) More. C) Moreover. D) To further explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Moreover. 7. What type of text structure is used in a how-to expository essay? A) Compare and contrast. B) Cause and effect. C) Problem and solution. D) Sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sequence. 8. What is typically included in the introduction paragraph of an essay? A) A detailed analysis. B) A summary of the conclusion. C) A hook and thesis statement. D) A list of referencesTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A hook and thesis statement. 9. Evidence and examples are also known features of Expository writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Which type of hook would be most appropriate for an essay on World War II? A) Interesting fact. B) Figurative language. C) Historical information. D) A question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Historical information. 11. What should you know about the use of transition words in a text? A) How to use them to change the topic. B) How to use the correct ones for the structure of the text. C) How to avoid them. D) How to use them to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How to use the correct ones for the structure of the text. 12. What is a primary source? A) A primary source is firsthand information. B) A primary source is a diary entry of a person who witnessed an event. C) A primary source is a website, book or magazine. D) Answers a & b. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Answers a & b. 13. How does a topic sentence help the reader? A) It summarizes the entire essay. B) It provides a detailed list of all the points that will be covered. C) It indicates what the paragraph will be about and sets the stage for the argument or discussion. D) It offers a detailed explanation of the evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It indicates what the paragraph will be about and sets the stage for the argument or discussion. 14. A letter to the school director asking him to change the school uniform and explaining the reasons for this needed change. A) NARRATIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) PERSUASIVE WRITING. D) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 15. The first sentence of the introduction is the ..... A) Main idea. B) Thesis statement. C) Supporting evidence. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hook. 16. "To present information about similarities and/or differences" -Which rhetorical strategy is this? A) Cause and effect. B) Illustrative. C) Compare and contrast. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compare and contrast. 17. To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like: A) Besides, for example, also, furthermore. B) First, next, before, later, finally. C) Also, another, like, in comparison. D) As a result, since, consequently, because. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result, since, consequently, because. 18. What does expository 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: C) Give information without opinion. 19. Informative writing includes opinions. A) True. B) False. C) Sometimes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 20. Which of these is a well-written counter-claim to the claim that students should be required to take a Foreign Language? A) There aren't many interpreters that aren't imported from outside the U.S. B) Opponents might argue that it is not worthwhile to learn another language because the rest of the world is learning English. C) Some might argue that it is a waste of time to learn a new langauge. D) Learning a new language doesn't help students. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opponents might argue that it is not worthwhile to learn another language because the rest of the world is learning English. 21. The book series called "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" . A) EXPOSITORY WRITING. B) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. C) NARRATIVE WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NARRATIVE WRITING. 22. Which is an example of a definition or expository essay? A) An essay that gives facts or examples about a real, non-fiction topic. B) An essay that tells a story about a made-up, fictional person or event. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An essay that gives facts or examples about a real, non-fiction topic. 23. What type of language is used in informative texts? A) Ambiguous and unclear. B) Colloquial and informal. C) Emotional and persuasive. D) Precise and formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Precise and formal. 24. Which is NOT another name for expository writing? A) Informational. B) Informative. C) Narrative. D) Explanatory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Narrative. 25. How many reasons and examples should you give in the body of your essay? (Each reason should be extended with a complete explanation.) A) 2 to 3 reasons and examples. B) 1 reason and example. C) 6 reasons and examples. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2 to 3 reasons and examples. 26. Each topic sentence shouldn't link to your paper's thesis statement. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 27. Which is an example of a writing task? A) To entertain. B) News article. C) Expository. D) Tropical storms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) News article. 28. By the time students reach 12th grade, they should read this many words per year ..... A) Four Million. B) One million. C) Three Million. D) Two Million. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two Million. 29. How should an expository essay end? A) By restating the thesis in new words. B) With another body paragraph. C) With a quote. D) With a new example. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By restating the thesis in new words. 30. Word choice is the process of carefully choosing a word or words that convey the meaning you intended. Which of the following would BEST complete this sentence in the most positive way?Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her kind but ..... attitude. A) Assertive. B) Bossy. C) Demanding. D) Serious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Assertive. 31. Scanning is type of reading where the reader looks for: A) Details. B) Summary. C) Specific information. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Specific information. 32. How many lines do you have to write your STAAR Expository essay? A) As many as you want. B) 36. C) 26. D) 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 26. 33. What is another word for counterargument? A) Claim. B) Counterclaim. C) Evidence. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counterclaim. 34. In MITT what does the I stand for? A) In contrast. B) For examples. C) In conclusion. D) For instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For instance. 35. One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ..... she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs. A) Therefore,. B) On the other hand,. C) In addition,. D) Furthermore,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore,. 36. The C stands for: A) Answer the question. B) Sum it up. C) Cite the evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cite the evidence. 37. Which of the following would be an appropriate topic for an expository essay? A) The time that your sister fell and needed stitches. B) Whether or not the cafeteria should serve soda. C) How to make a ham sandwich. D) Which video game is the best. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) How to make a ham sandwich. 38. What does informative writing do? A) Tell a story. B) Convince people to agree. C) Give information or facts, but no opinions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give information or facts, but no opinions. 39. What is the purpose of an expository piece? A) To express ideas. B) To entertain or show feelings. C) To persuade. D) To inform or explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To inform or explain. 40. Knowledge on which to base belief; proof A) Evidence. B) Structure. C) Anecdote. D) Reference. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. 41. The body of an expository essay must have ..... A) Paragraph topic sentence. B) Evidences/ research details. C) Examples. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 42. The short story "La Bamba" by author Gary Soto. A) EXPOSITORY WRITING. B) NARRATIVE WRITING. C) PERSUASIVE WRITING. D) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NARRATIVE WRITING. 43. True or False:Textual evidence can only be dialogue from an article. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 44. What is the purpose of a persuasive writing piece? A) To inform/explain. B) To entertain. C) To express opinions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To express opinions. 45. Which of the following is a common feature of expository writing? A) Personal opinions. B) Emotional language. C) Clear facts and examples. D) Rhyming words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clear facts and examples. 46. Is expository considered fictional or nonfictional? A) Non-fictional. B) Fictional. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Non-fictional. 47. "Documents, articles, books, academic videos, or interviews from which you quote as evidences for your writing" are called ..... A) Reviews. B) Evidences. C) Sources. D) Explanations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sources. 48. What type of writing is usually "short and sweet" ? A) Expository. B) Narrative. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expository. 49. Which of the following are buzz words to help you spot that your writing should be informative in a prompt? A) Answer, question, determine. B) Expository, explain, describe. C) Argue, take a side, choose. D) Write, present, delineate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expository, explain, describe. 50. Why are transitions essential in expository writing? A) Transitions are used to add more words without meaning. B) Transitions are essential because they improve clarity and coherence in expository writing. C) Transitions are only necessary in creative writing. D) Transitions are irrelevant to the structure of expository writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transitions are essential because they improve clarity and coherence in expository writing. 51. Expository writing is based on facts, not opinions. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 52. Which one is the most suitable idiom for an essay entitled ''The Ways to Stay Healthy" ? A) A friend in need is a friend indeed. B) All for one and one for all. C) If we fail to plan, we are planning to fail. D) Health is wealth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Health is wealth. 53. Which of the following is an effective way to gather ideas? A) Outline. B) Graphic Organizer. C) Notecards. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 54. Which part of the essay is WRAP IT UP? A) Body paragraph #1. B) Body paragraph #2. C) Conclusion paragraph. D) Introduction paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion paragraph. 55. Which is the correct example of parenthetical documentation when using a direct quote? A) .(Creech 5). B) (5 Creech). C) (Creech 5). D) .(Creech 5). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (Creech 5). 56. An ad for a new pizza restaurant with a coupon for a free pizza. A) NARRATIVE WRITING. B) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. C) EXPOSITORY WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 57. A biography is an example of Expository writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 58. Being IT savvy will benefit us as we can improve our professional skills and multitasking ability.The sentence above is a complete specific thesis statement. A) Yes. it has all the aspects needed. B) No, it lacks one more main point. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, it lacks one more main point. 59. Which of the following topics would be suitable for an expository essay? A) A day in the life of a superhero. B) The adventures of Sherlock Holmes. C) The life cycle of a butterfly. D) The emotions of a poet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The life cycle of a butterfly. 60. What are the parts of a thesis statement? A) Claim and reasons. B) Claim. C) Reasons. D) I am not sure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim and reasons. ← 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