This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 15 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What should the introduction of an expository essay include? A) Hook, background information, and thesis statement. B) Personal anecdotes and opinions. C) Detailed analysis and evidence. D) Concluding remarks and summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook, background information, and thesis statement. 2. What is bias? A) Treating others unfairly or disrespectfully based on their differences. B) When you show favor or a preference for something or someone. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When you show favor or a preference for something or someone. 3. True or False?The thesis statement is found in middle of the conclusion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Pick the correct answer on how to cite evidence using the MLA format? A) (Weiss 9). B) Weiss. C) (Weiss). D) According to Weiss, he showed Bridges talent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (Weiss 9). 5. What is step 2 of the writing process? A) Pre-write. B) Draft. C) Revise. D) Publish. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Draft. 6. Why is it important to distinguish between primary and secondary sources in research? A) To confuse the reader. B) To make the writing longer. C) To support and strengthen the writer's arguments and claims. D) To ensure the accuracy and validity of the research, as primary sources provide direct evidence or firsthand testimony, while secondary sources provide interpretation and analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To ensure the accuracy and validity of the research, as primary sources provide direct evidence or firsthand testimony, while secondary sources provide interpretation and analysis. 7. In CAT what does the A stand for? A) Answers. B) Actually. C) As a result. D) As you see. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Answers. 8. Each body paragraph must include- A) A reason and examples with details. B) Topic and theme. C) Sentences and abbreviations. D) Words and phrases. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A reason and examples with details. 9. What does the "C" stand for in RACE? A) Cite evidence. B) Change your thinking. C) Create a response. D) Convince the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cite evidence. 10. Example-Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it. A) Fascinating Fact. B) Personal Anecdote. C) Exaggeration. D) Definition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fascinating Fact. 11. What does tone mean? A) How you feel after reading the essay. B) The author's attitude toward the topic. C) Your attitude toward the the topic. D) How you feel before reading the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author's attitude toward the topic. 12. A news happening is NOT an example of an Expository text. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. How many PARAGRAPHS should be in an expository and argumentative paper? A) 1. B) 2. C) 4. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 14. What is an EXPOSITORY/INFORMATIVE essay used to do? A) Argue being for/against a topic. B) Describe a personal experience. C) Inform the reader about a given topic. D) Entertain the readers with a created story. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inform the reader about a given topic. 15. Why should a writer preview main points in the introduction? A) To add extra details. B) To explain evidence. C) To repeat the hook. D) To let the reader know what will be explained. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To let the reader know what will be explained. 16. A book report is an example of expository writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. TRUE/FALSE:A student is allowed to use only ONE source when finding text evidence for an expository paper. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. True or False:The topic sentence belongs in the first sentence of each body paragraph. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. True or False:You should start your thesis statement with a yes or a no then followed by your reasons. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 20. What is an important part of expository writing? A) Information & facts. B) A beginning, middle, & end. C) Opinion & reasons. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Information & facts. 21. When writing an expository essay we need to ensure there is enough ..... to back up the fact/facts. A) Sentences. B) Evidence. C) Words. D) Paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 22. What should always start your conclusion paragraph? A) Re-stated Thesis. B) Hook. C) Salutation. D) Greeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Re-stated Thesis. 23. The 1st sentence of your essay should be your ..... A) Thesis statement. B) Hook. C) Claim. D) Audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 24. Your social studies class is doing research on the advantages and disadvantages of having both genders in the same classroom. Using the information found in "Boys and Girls Learning Together" and "Keep Boys and Girls Separate in Schools, " write an argumentative essay in which you support or oppose separating boys and girls into different classrooms. A) Informative. B) Argumentative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argumentative. 25. Why is it important to use a writing strategy like RACE? A) To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point. B) To follow procedures. C) To avoid creative writing. D) So that you don't have to do research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point. ← 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