This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 17 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the second step in planning for expository writing? A) Create an outline. B) Write the first draft. C) Research the topic. D) Revise and edit the final draft. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Create an outline. 2. Why is evidence important in an expository essay? A) It makes the essay longer. B) It entertains the reader. C) It replaces the thesis. D) It supports and explains ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It supports and explains ideas. 3. What makes any writing more interesting? A) Subjects and verbs. B) Colorful details like adjectives and modifiers. C) Jokes and riddles. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colorful details like adjectives and modifiers. 4. This word means using the fewest possible words without sacrificing meaning; avoiding wordiness. A) Rice. B) Dice. C) Concise. D) Precise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concise. 5. A book about the life of Roberto Clemente. A) NARRATIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) PERSUASIVE WRITING. D) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NARRATIVE WRITING. 6. A synonym for thesis is ..... A) Topic sentence. B) Transitions. C) Claim. D) Concluding idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim. 7. What are the key features of informative writing? A) Information & facts. B) A beginning, middle, & end. C) Opinion & reasons. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Information & facts. 8. A thesis statement is the first sentence of a body paragraph A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Which type of writing has falling action? A) Narrative. B) Expository. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative. 10. The thinking or logic used to make a claim in an argument. A) Refutation. B) The press. C) Evidence. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reasoning. 11. The purpose of an expository essay is to A) Describe. B) Explain. C) Persuade. D) Argue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain. 12. Why is it important to use different sentence starters in expository writing? A) It makes the writing longer and more complex. B) Using different sentence starters keeps the writing engaging and helps to maintain the reader's interest. C) It allows the writer to use more adjectives and adverbs. D) It helps to confuse the reader and make the writing less clear. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using different sentence starters keeps the writing engaging and helps to maintain the reader's interest. 13. The advantages of studying abroad are the students can be more independent, more focused, and have opportunity to learn other cultures.This is an example of a A) Specific Thesis Statement. B) General Thesis Statement. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specific Thesis Statement. 14. An essay about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area. A) Informative. B) Argumentative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informative. 15. The purpose of expository writing is to ..... A) Inform or teach readers about the topic. B) Persuade readers to believe your ideas/opinions. C) Entertain readers. D) Appeal to the reader's emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inform or teach readers about the topic. 16. What is the major goal of an introductory paragraph in an expository essay? A) To give facts and figures. B) To entertain your reader. C) To make sure that the thesis statement is clear and easy to understand. D) To capture the attention of your reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To make sure that the thesis statement is clear and easy to understand. 17. Example-Hyperbole means extreme exaggeration. I found it was easier to say this, than use it in my speech. A) Definition. B) Quotation. C) Question. D) Idiom (Figure of Speech). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Definition. 18. True or False:Expository writing aims to inform or explain a topic. A) Expository writing aims to persuade a topic. B) Expository writing aims to entertain a topic. C) True. D) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) True. 19. Less newsworthy, but still apply to the event and are included towards the end. A) Important facts. B) Lead. C) Headline. D) Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Details. 20. Expository writing ..... A) Explains. B) Persuades. C) Entertains. D) Convinces. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Explains. 21. Which of the following is NOT a synonym of "claim" A) Assertion. B) Argument. C) Thesis. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 22. How many sentences MUST you have in your introduction and conclusion? A) 10. B) 1. C) 3. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 23. What is a synonym for Expository Writing? A) Persuasive Writing. B) Descriptive Writing. C) Informative Writing. D) Narrative Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informative Writing. 24. The "T" in PATHS stands for A) Technology. B) Thesis. C) TIme. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Technology. 25. True or False:Every analysis type sentence must come after all your evidence type sentences. A) Always. B) Sometimes. C) True. D) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) False. 26. What is an anecdote? A) Type of hook that tells a short story. B) Gives statistics and facts. C) Ask a question ithat must be answered in the essay. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Type of hook that tells a short story. 27. What must your thesis statement have? A) Topic and reason/proof. B) Topic and hook. C) Topic and opinion. D) Topic and question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic and opinion. 28. Why is it important to use facts and evidence in expository writing? A) It confuses readers and makes the writing less engaging. B) It adds credibility, supports claims, and helps readers understand the topic. C) Facts and evidence are irrelevant in expository writing. D) Using opinions instead of facts is more effective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It adds credibility, supports claims, and helps readers understand the topic. 29. Which of the following sentences is an example of a topic sentence in an expository essay? A) The Amazon rainforest is a vast ecosystem. B) In conclusion, the Amazon rainforest is vital to our planet. C) The Amazon rainforest provides numerous benefits, including biodiversity and climate regulation. D) Did you know the Amazon rainforest is called the 'lungs of the Earth'?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Amazon rainforest provides numerous benefits, including biodiversity and climate regulation. 30. Facts, anecdotes, and examples are all considered A) Evidence. B) Opinion. C) Thesis. D) Transition word/phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. ← 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