This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 24 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What colors do we use on the T-star planner? A) Green, orange, pink. B) Pink, orange, blue. C) Green, orange, gold. D) Green, yellow, red. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Green, yellow, red. 2. When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your: A) Thesis Statement. B) Reasons. C) Counterclaim. D) Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasons. 3. When do you check for grammatical errors? A) Editing. B) Prewriting. C) Drafting. D) Publishing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Editing. 4. 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) Publishing. C) Prewrite. D) Rough Draft. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prewrite. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. The word expository means ..... A) Political. B) Informational. C) Stereotypical. D) A and B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A and B. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. The instructions to enroll students in the public school system. A) NARRATIVE WRITING. B) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. C) EXPOSITORY WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) EXPOSITORY WRITING. 12. 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. 13. 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) However,. B) In addition,. C) For instance,. D) As a result,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result,. 14. How do you begin an introduction? A) Begin the intro with an example about your ideas. B) Begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language. C) Begin the intro with explaining why the example is appropriate for the body paragraph. D) Begin the intro with "because" to explain your thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language. 15. 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. 16. What does a thesis statement do in an expository essay? A) Tells what the essay will explain or teach. B) Ends the essay. C) Gives background information. D) Asks a question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tells what the essay will explain or teach. 17. Which of the following is NOT a reason for writing an expository piece? A) To define or instruct. B) To entertain. C) To explain. D) To inform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To entertain. 18. Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence? A) In conclusion. B) This means . C) The author states . D) Because of this . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The author states . 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. If you are including the number 5 in your writing, what is the correct way to write it? A) 5. B) Five. C) Five (5). D) 5.0. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Five. 23. 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. 24. What does MLA stand for? A) Minimal Language Association. B) Misplaced Language Association. C) Misinformed Language Assosciation. D) Modern Language Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Modern Language Association. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. A summary based on evidence or facts A) Thesis statement. B) Supporting evidence. C) Conclusion. D) Body paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 28. 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. 29. What is NOT a part of the 4 Pillars of procedural writing? A) Conclusion. B) Hook. C) Goal/Aim. D) Steps. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 30. An easy way to come up with a thesis statement is to ..... A) Start with the conclusion. B) Use words from the prompt. C) Use the pronoun "I". D) Use only words with more than three syllables. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use words from the prompt. ← 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