This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 11 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A newspaper article attempting to convince readers to visit a new museum. A) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) NARRATIVE WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 2. 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. 3. What should the conclusion of an expository essay do? A) Introduce new information. B) Summarize the main points. C) Include a personal opinion. D) Present a new argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summarize the main points. 4. Your STAAR essays should have how many paragraphs? A) 3. B) 4. C) 5. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 5. 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. 6. A letter to your parents explaining why you deserve a new phone for your birthday. A) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) NARRATIVE WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 7. I would be sure I indented each paragraph during this step of the writing process. A) Editing. B) Revising. C) Publishing. D) Drafting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Editing. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Formal writing uses contractions A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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) Bias. B) Curiosity. C) Empathy. D) Creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bias. 15. What is a common structure used in expository writing? A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. B) Beginning, Middle, End. C) Problem, Climax, Resolution. D) Introduction, Conflict, Resolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 16. In expository writing, what is the role of the conclusion? A) To introduce new ideas. B) To summarize the main points. C) To present a counterargument. D) To provide a detailed example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the main points. 17. Which paragraph usually introduces the thesis statement? A) Conclusion. B) First/Introduction. C) Second body paragraph. D) Last paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First/Introduction. 18. When you write your thesis statement, how many ideas should you present to the reader? A) There should be one idea. B) There should be three ideas. C) There should be two examples. D) There should be two ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) There should be two ideas. 19. Which paragraph is your hook in? A) Introduction. B) Body 1. C) Conclusion. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 20. 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. 21. Describe A) Explain by giving examples. B) Evaluate on the basis of strengths and weaknesses. C) Present a word picture of a thing, person, situation, or series of events. Use sensory details that include seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, and tasting. D) Give the meaning by using examples or personal ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Present a word picture of a thing, person, situation, or series of events. Use sensory details that include seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, and tasting. 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. Justify A) Follow the progress or history of an idea. B) Sum up; present the main points briefly. C) Present good reasons why you think an idea is important; present facts to support a position. D) Describe as clearly as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Present good reasons why you think an idea is important; present facts to support a position. 24. A connection between the lead and thesis A) Compare. B) Contrast. C) Analogy. D) Context. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Context. 25. Fill in the blank:The purpose of a ..... is to grab the reader's attention. A) Thesis. B) Introduction. C) Hook. D) Clincher. 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