This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 25 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What are the second and third sentences of your body paragraph? A) Commentary. B) Concluding Remark. C) Topic Sentence. D) Concrete Detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concrete Detail. 2. What is the primary purpose of a conclusion in an expository essay? A) To introduce a new idea for the reader to consider. B) To provide the reader with a brief overview of the essay's content. C) To restate the main idea and summarize the key points discussed. D) To describe the main characters and setting of the story. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To restate the main idea and summarize the key points discussed. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Essay topic:How to cope with hair loss. The organizational pattern required for this essay is: A) Effects. B) Causes. C) Benefits. D) Solutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Solutions. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Which of the following is cited properly in MLA format? A) "I love my dog". B) The story "Puppy Life" states, "I love my dog." (56). C) Jane Smith writes "I love my dog." (page 56). D) In her short story, "Puppy Life, " Jane Smith writes, "I love my dog" (56). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In her short story, "Puppy Life, " Jane Smith writes, "I love my dog" (56). 12. 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. 13. What are the exceptions to everything being size 12, black, Times New Roman? A) Nothing. B) Works Cited. C) Heading. D) The title. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nothing. 14. "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) Evidence. C) Explanation. D) Point. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Explanation. 15. What is the role of a thesis statement in an expository essay? A) To entertain the reader. B) To provide a summary. C) To introduce the main idea. D) To conclude the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To introduce the main idea. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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 be passionate about something. 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 the importance of never giving up. 19. Why is reasoning important in writing? A) It makes the writing more complex. B) It helps to confuse the reader. C) It explains why your evidence is important. D) It adds unnecessary details to the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It explains why your evidence is important. 20. Embedding Quotes:What goes in the middle of the quotation sandwich? A) Analysis. B) Cited Quote. C) Explanation. D) Context. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cited Quote. 21. What is revising? A) Revising is not apart of the writing process. B) When the writer create a list. C) When the writer move ideas around, put them in different order, or add information. D) When the writer look over his or her writing for capitalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When the writer move ideas around, put them in different order, or add information. 22. The concluding paragraph can include the following EXCEPT A) Predictions. B) General comments. C) New ideas. D) Suggestions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) New ideas. 23. 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. 24. Specific techniques used in writing or speaking to create a literary effect or enhance effectiveness A) Rhetorical devices. B) Context. C) Thesis. D) Lead. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical devices. 25. 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) Empty. B) Unpleasant. C) Dry. D) Hot. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dry. 26. A THESIS STATEMENT should include how many ANSWERS to the given question that will be discussed in your paper? A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Zero. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Three. 27. $_{Without this, we wouldn't know what you are talking about ..... }$ A) Details. B) Thesis Statement. C) Exposition. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis Statement. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. ← 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