This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > 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. A way of arranging things A) Categorizing. B) Argument. C) Problem/Solution. D) Narration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Categorizing. 2. What must you do after using evidence? A) Explain it. B) Reword it. C) Rewrite it. D) Reread it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Explain it. 3. What type of writing gives information WITHOUT opinion? A) Expository. B) Narrative. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expository. 4. What is a topic sentence in a body paragraph? A) A sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph. B) A sentence that concludes the paragraph. C) A sentence that lists all the evidence. D) A sentence that restates the thesisTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph. 5. What belongs in the CONCLUSION of an expository and argumentative paper? A) Hook, citation, topic sentence. B) Restatement of thesis, reminder of importance, recommendation. C) Topic sentence, citation, explanation. D) Recommendation, citation, topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restatement of thesis, reminder of importance, recommendation. 6. What is a Personal Example? A) Explains how the prompt/thesis relates to you. B) Explains how to write an expository essay. C) Your thesis statement. D) Talks about what it was like growing up in poverty. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Explains how the prompt/thesis relates to you. 7. Text features help the reader to identify the ..... A) Information. B) Claim. C) Thesis statement. D) Text structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Text structure. 8. Pick the best choice. When writing an expository essay, you should not do the following: A) Use quotes in your body paragraphs. B) Only cite texts provided for you to use. C) Use slang in your essay and quotes. D) Use slang in your essay, quotes and only cite texts you like. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use slang in your essay, quotes and only cite texts you like. 9. What do you call the very first sentence in an expository paper? A) Attention-Getter. B) Hook. C) Thesis Statement. D) Sentence 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 10. What kind of writing would you use to answer the following prompt?PROMPT: "Where is one place in the world you would like to visit? Explain why." A) Persuasive. B) Expository. C) Narrative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive. 11. What is the first sentence of your body paragraph? A) Topic Sentence. B) Concrete Detail. C) Commentary. D) Concluding Remark. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence. 12. What role does the thesis statement play in expository writing? A) It provides a clear focus for the reader and helps guide the writer in organizing the content. B) It is unnecessary and adds unnecessary length to the writing. C) It limits the writer's creativity and ability to explore different topics. D) It confuses the reader by providing multiple conflicting points of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It provides a clear focus for the reader and helps guide the writer in organizing the content. 13. What colors do we use on the T-star planner? A) Green, orange, gold. B) Green, yellow, red. C) Green, orange, pink. D) Pink, orange, blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Green, yellow, red. 14. When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your: A) Counterclaim. B) Thesis Statement. C) Reasons. D) Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasons. 15. When do you check for grammatical errors? A) Drafting. B) Prewriting. C) Editing. D) Publishing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Editing. 16. 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) Prewrite. B) Rough Draft. C) Revising. D) Publishing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prewrite. 17. 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. 18. The opposite side of an argument to the one you are taking is known as the: A) Reasons. B) Claim. C) Counterclaim. D) Rebuttal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterclaim. 19. The word expository means ..... A) Political. B) Informational. C) Stereotypical. D) A and B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A and B. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. The instructions to enroll students in the public school system. A) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) NARRATIVE WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. 24. 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. 25. 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) For instance,. B) As a result,. C) However,. D) In addition,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result,. 26. How do you begin an introduction? A) Begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language. B) Begin the intro with an example about your ideas. C) Begin the intro with "because" to explain your thesis. D) Begin the intro with explaining why the example is appropriate for the body paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language. 27. 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. 28. What does a thesis statement do in an expository essay? A) Gives background information. B) Asks a question. C) Ends the essay. D) Tells what the essay will explain or teach. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tells what the essay will explain or teach. 29. Which of the following is NOT a reason for writing an expository piece? A) To explain. B) To inform. C) To entertain. D) To define or instruct. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To entertain. 30. Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence? A) The author states . B) This means . C) Because of this . D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The author states . ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesExpository Writing Quiz 1Expository Writing Quiz 2Expository Writing Quiz 3Expository Writing Quiz 4Expository Writing Quiz 5Expository Writing Quiz 6Expository Writing Quiz 7Expository Writing Quiz 8Expository Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books