This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is an example of a transition word used in expository writing? A) However. B) Oops. C) Hey. D) Wow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 2. A newspaper article attempting to convince readers to visit a new museum. A) PERSUASIVE WRITING. B) NARRATIVE WRITING. C) EXPOSITORY WRITING. D) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 3. Which transitions fit best in a how-to expository essay? A) However, although, on the other hand. B) Because, since, therefore. C) In my opinion, I believe, I feel. D) First, next, then, finally. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) First, next, then, finally. 4. What should the conclusion of an expository essay do? A) Include a personal opinion. B) Present a new argument. C) Introduce new information. D) Summarize the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summarize the main points. 5. Your STAAR essays should have how many paragraphs? A) 2. B) 4. C) 3. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 6. Personalized learning means; A) Personal learning. B) Unique style of learning. C) Individual learning. D) All of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of them. 7. A letter to your parents explaining why you deserve a new phone for your birthday. A) NARRATIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 8. I would be sure I indented each paragraph during this step of the writing process. A) Revising. B) Drafting. C) Editing. D) Publishing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Editing. 9. Expository papers ..... A) Tell a story. B) Explain a topic. C) Are fictional. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain a topic. 10. Formal language is used in ..... A) Academic writing. B) Everyday speech. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Academic writing. 11. Formal writing uses contractions A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. True or False:You have to explain your details even deeper in body paragraphs. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. True or False:the re-state thesis should be the exact same as the original thesis from the introduction paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. The ending of a paragraph or essay, which brings it to a close and leaves an impression with the reader A) Introduction. B) Body paragraph. C) Conclusion. D) Call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 15. What is the term for the following definition? A tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly. A) Curiosity. B) Bias. C) Creativity. D) Empathy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 16. What is a common structure used in expository writing? A) Beginning, Middle, End. B) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. C) Introduction, Conflict, Resolution. D) Problem, Climax, Resolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 17. In expository writing, what is the role of the conclusion? A) To introduce new ideas. B) To present a counterargument. C) To summarize the main points. D) To provide a detailed example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To summarize the main points. 18. Which paragraph usually introduces the thesis statement? A) Second body paragraph. B) First/Introduction. C) Conclusion. D) Last paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First/Introduction. 19. When you write your thesis statement, how many ideas should you present to the reader? A) There should be three ideas. B) There should be two ideas. C) There should be one idea. D) There should be two examples. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There should be two ideas. 20. Which paragraph is your hook in? A) Introduction. B) Body 1. C) Conclusion. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 21. A dictionary is an example of what type of writing? A) Expository. B) Narrative. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expository. 22. In expository writing, what is the role of the thesis statement? A) To introduce the main idea of the essay. B) To provide a humorous anecdote. C) To conclude the essay. D) To list all the sources used. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main idea of the essay. 23. A connection between the lead and thesis A) Context. B) Analogy. C) Contrast. D) Compare. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Context. 24. Fill in the blank:The purpose of a ..... is to grab the reader's attention. A) Thesis. B) Introduction. C) Hook. D) Clincher. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. 25. Why is revising and editing crucial in expository writing? A) Revising and editing only add more words to the content. B) Revising and editing do not impact the overall quality of the writing. C) Revising and editing are unnecessary in expository writing. D) Revising and editing help improve the quality, clarity, and coherence of the written content. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Revising and editing help improve the quality, clarity, and coherence of the written content. 26. What does the conclusion of an informative text do? A) Asks questions to the reader. B) Presents a personal opinion. C) Introduces new ideas. D) Summarizes the main points discussed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summarizes the main points discussed. 27. Where should the thesis of the essay be? A) In paragraph 2 (body paragraph). B) In the introduction paragraph. C) In paragraph 3 (body paragraph). D) In the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the introduction paragraph. 28. You can come with us if you are ready; ..... , you will have to ride the bus. A) Similarly. B) Otherwise. C) Nevertheless. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Otherwise. 29. What is a lead/hook? A) The topic sentence. B) Grabs the readers attention. C) The most important part of your essay. D) The main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grabs the readers attention. 30. Example-I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face. A) Personal Anecdote. B) Question. C) Exaggeration. D) Setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal Anecdote. 31. During the revising step: A) Check for grammatical errors. B) Turn it in. C) Write the introduction, body paragraphs, and the closing. D) Check for focus, details, and paragraph development. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Check for focus, details, and paragraph development. 32. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for organizing expository writing? A) Symbolism. B) Cause & Effect. C) Problem-solution. D) Compare & Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Symbolism. 33. An introduction paragraph is organized A) From specific to broad (general). B) There is no organization. C) The entire paragraph is broad (general). D) From broad (general) to specific. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) From broad (general) to specific. 34. Denotation is the ..... definition of a word. A) Dictionary. B) Defining. C) Dedicated. D) Delusional. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dictionary. 35. The purpose of expository writing is to convince someone to agree with your viewpoint or cause. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 36. This word means exact, accurate, and careful about details. Authors use these kind of words by including strong nouns and vivid verbs to create mental pictures. A) Precise. B) Dice. C) Concise. D) Rice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Precise. 37. Which of the following is a characteristic of expository writing? A) It uses fictional elements. B) It includes personal opinions. C) It presents facts and information. D) It focuses on emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It presents facts and information. 38. Which is an example of an interjection? A) Swoosh!! That's the sound of the net as I landed that three pointer. B) Beep! Beep!. C) Wow! Miss Abete is a great volleyball player. D) Nike said "Just do it.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wow! Miss Abete is a great volleyball player. 39. Which sentence uses coordinating adjectives correctly? A) The difficult, practice test made me study. B) The police rookie officer flashed her badge. C) The shallow babbling creek hurried past us. D) The big, scary bear ignored us and walked by. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The big, scary bear ignored us and walked by. 40. Without this, the reader will not know what you are talking about ..... A) Details. B) Thesis statement. C) Exposition. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thesis statement. 41. True or False:You should start your thesis statement with "I believe, " then followed by your reasons. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 42. What is a synonym of expository? A) Fictional. B) Narrative. C) Informative. D) Persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informative. 43. A positive review of the movie "Avatar 2" from director James Cameron. A) EXPOSITORY WRITING. B) PERSUASIVE WRITING. C) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. D) NARRATIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 44. Without this, we wouldn't know what you are talking about ..... A) Thesis Statement. B) Conclusion. C) Exposition. D) Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thesis Statement. 45. What is the purpose of transitions in expository writing? A) To introduce characters. B) To conclude the text. C) To add humor to the text. D) To guide the reader smoothly between ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To guide the reader smoothly between ideas. 46. What are the three main components of each body paragraph? A) A topic sentence, text evidence, and an explanation. B) A thesis statement, supporting details, and a conclusion. C) An introduction, body, and conclusion. D) A hook, analysis, and summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A topic sentence, text evidence, and an explanation. 47. Your audience in this writing task. A) Newspaper readers and broadcast viewers. B) Only Ms. Duncan. C) Only my classmates. D) Only myself. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Newspaper readers and broadcast viewers. 48. What are transitions in writing? A) Words that are used to introduce a conclusion. B) Words that indicate a change in topic or idea. C) Words that summarize the main points of a text. D) Words like first, next, for example, in addition to connect ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Words like first, next, for example, in addition to connect ideas. 49. "To explain what a term or concept means by providing relevant examples" -Which rhetorical strategy is this? A) Definition. B) Narrative. C) Classification. D) Illustrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Definition. 50. What is the last part of WRAP IT UP? A) Restate thesis. B) Bring conclusion to an end. C) End with powerful thought. D) Begin essay with powerful thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) End with powerful thought. 51. Which type of language should be used in expository writing? A) Precise and to the point. B) Figurative and poetic. C) Ambiguous and vague. D) Emotional and persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Precise and to the point. 52. Which of the following sentences uses correct capitalization? A) My favorite book is "the secret garden.". B) My favorite book is "The Secret Garden.". C) My favorite book is "The Secret Garden.". D) My Favorite Book is "the Secret Garden."TagsFL.ELA.6.C.3.1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My favorite book is "The Secret Garden.". 53. A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT ..... A) Restates the prompt as a task statement. B) Remains objective. C) Identifies the topic. D) Takes a stance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Remains objective. 54. Where does a thesis statement go in your essay? A) First sentence of the last paragraph. B) First sentence of the first paragraph. C) Last sentence of the first paragraph. D) Last sentence of the last paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Last sentence of the first paragraph. 55. The main idea is expanded on with ..... from resources such as published books, internet research, or interviews. A) Focus. B) Supporting details. C) Logical sequence. D) Main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting details. 56. What is the role of an explanation in a body paragraph? A) It summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. B) It provides a transition to the next paragraph. C) The explanation elaborates on the text evidence and connects it back to the topic sentence. D) It introduces a new topic unrelated to the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The explanation elaborates on the text evidence and connects it back to the topic sentence. 57. Each paragraph must include- A) Central Idea, details. B) Sentences and Abbreviations. C) Words and Phrases. D) Topic and Theme. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central Idea, details. 58. What does every expository essay begin with? A) A body paragraph. B) A quote and commentary. C) A prompt. D) An introductory paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An introductory paragraph. 59. Topic Sentences are used in ..... A) Poetry. B) Personal Narratives. C) Expository Writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expository Writing. 60. TRUE/FALSE:A student is allowed to use only ONE source when finding text evidence for an expository or argumenative paper. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesExpository Writing Quiz 1Expository Writing Quiz 2Expository Writing Quiz 3Expository Writing Quiz 4Expository Writing Quiz 6Expository Writing Quiz 7Expository Writing Quiz 8Expository Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books