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 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. To show an addition (more information), use a transition like: A) Obviously, clearly, evidently. B) As a result, because, since, so. C) Besides, for example, furthermore. D) But, yet, although, though. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Besides, for example, furthermore. 2. In Expository writing, you need to know your topic well or you'll need to research it. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Which of the following is NOT true in regards to expository essays? A) You need to write a thesis statement. B) You should end your essay with a conclusion paragraph. C) The length of the essay can vary. D) You should support your facts with things like statistics. E) An expository essay is about convincing your reader to take a side. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) An expository essay is about convincing your reader to take a side. 4. An article explaining the benefits of recycling. A) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) NARRATIVE WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. 5. Which of the following is an example of an Expository topic? A) Write a story about a time when you were embarrassed. B) Describe your favorite person. C) The benefits of being a good student. D) Cellphones should be allowed in schools. Do you agree or disagree?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The benefits of being a good student. 6. The correct order for the steps of the Writing Process are A) Prewriting, drafting, editing, writing, and publishing. B) Prewriting, writing, revising, editing, publishing. C) Prewriting, editing, writing, revising, publishing. D) Publishing, editing, revising, writing, prewriting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prewriting, writing, revising, editing, publishing. 7. What is the correct way to cite something from a source (like a text or website)? A) According to the text, "Abraham Lincoln had a belief that slavery in America had to end" (McGrath). B) The text from the Springboard book says that Abraham Lincoln had a belief that slavery in American had to end. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) According to the text, "Abraham Lincoln had a belief that slavery in America had to end" (McGrath). 8. TRUE/FALSE:A science textbook is an example of expository writing. A) True. B) False. C) Sometimes. D) Not applicable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Which sentence introduces the main idea of a body paragraph? A) Concluding sentence. B) Example sentence. C) Topic sentence. D) Explanation sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence. 10. Tells reader simply and clearly what the news story is about; usually has six or fewer words A) Inverted pyramid. B) Headline. C) Lead. D) Important facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Headline. 11. What acronym do you use when writing an expository introduction? A) FTLS. B) LFTE. C) SLFT. D) FTLE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) FTLE. 12. The controlling idea that answers a prompt and is located as the last sentence of the introductory paragraph A) Main idea. B) Topic sentence. C) Hook. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thesis. 13. Purpose of outlining is providing: A) Details about a topic. B) Structure of a topic. C) Examples. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Structure of a topic. 14. The Harry Potter book series. A) DESCRIPTIVE WRITING. B) EXPOSITORY WRITING. C) NARRATIVE WRITING. D) PERSUASIVE WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NARRATIVE WRITING. 15. What does expository writing have? A) Information. B) Incomplete sentences. C) Opinion sentences. D) Make up details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Information. 16. What is a thesis? A) Theme of your writing. B) Main point you are trying to prove. C) Something that appears in the body of your writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Main point you are trying to prove. 17. Brainstorming and prewriting are the most important thing when organizing an essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. Which of the following could not be a type of expository writing? A) Cause and Effect Essay. B) Problem and Solution Essay. C) Compare and Contrast Essay. D) Argumentative Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Argumentative Essay. 19. In procedural text, there are 6 pillars that MUST be included. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 20. An expository essay is written in either 2nd or 3rd person. A) Yes, any person is ok. B) No, it's written in the 1st person because it's a commentary. C) No, only the 3rd person because it's informational. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No, only the 3rd person because it's informational. 21. You are researching the history of the bicycle. After reading two articles, you find that one says the first bicycle was invented in 1817, while the other says 1818. What should you do next? A) Choose the date you like best. B) Ignore both articles. C) Look for additional reliable sources to confirm the correct date. D) Use both dates in your report without explanation.TagsFL.ELA.6.C.4.1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Look for additional reliable sources to confirm the correct date. 22. Evidence type sentences are also called ..... A) Complex sentences. B) Concrete sentences. C) Concrete details. D) Commentary sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concrete details. 23. The kicker (final part of your conclusion paragraph) is also called a ..... A) Thesis. B) Hook. C) Lingering thought. D) Background information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lingering thought. 24. What is a good transition phrase to use when you go from body paragraph 1 to body paragraph 2? A) To continue. B) To summarize. C) For instance. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To continue. 25. Based on the thesis statement below, determine the three subtopics of the thesis statement. Cats are good pets because they are quiet, sometimes affectionate, and very clean. A) Cats are good pets. B) Because. C) They are quiet, sometimes affectionate, and very clean. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are quiet, sometimes affectionate, and very clean. ← 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