This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 25 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Expository writing is ..... A) Commentary. B) Fictional writing. C) Informational writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informational writing. 2. Writing that tells a story is called? A) Narrative Writing. B) Persuasive Writing. C) Informative Writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative Writing. 3. What paragraph should your THESIS STATEMENT go in? A) Introduction. B) Body 1. C) Body 2. D) Body 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 4. What does persuasive writing do? A) Tell a story. B) Convince people to agree. C) Give information without opinion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convince people to agree. 5. An essay in which you reflect whether Alexander Hamilton or Frederick Douglas made more significant contributions to society. A) Informative. B) Argumentative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argumentative. 6. This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others A) Narrative essay. B) Explanatory essay. C) Argumentative essay. D) Descriptive essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argumentative essay. 7. What's the ratio of an expository paragraph chunk? A) 2 to one. B) 2 plus to one. C) One to two. D) One plus to two. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2 plus to one. 8. Which type of writing is like an argument? A) Persuasive. B) Narrative. C) Informative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive. 9. In BEAR what does the B stand for? A) To begin with. B) For starters. C) Before. D) Beginning with. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To begin with. 10. Who rescues them at Mars' apartment? A) Mars. B) Mr. Q. C) Jonas. D) Julia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mr. Q. 11. Another name for expository writing is ..... A) Argumentative. B) Informative. C) Creative. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informative. 12. A strong conclusion sentence "retells" the ..... A) Story. B) Topic. C) Main idea. D) Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main idea. 13. What should an expository introduction include? A) A detailed analysis. B) A thesis statement. C) A fictional story. D) A personal anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A thesis statement. 14. The Lady Devils are going to take state! A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Expository essays should always have a clear structure with an introduction, body and conclusion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. Safety rules show children how to get rid of dangerous chemicals. This is a TOPIC SENTENCE for a body paragraph. Add ONE supporting detail. A) Now that I have read the safety rules, I can show you how to throw away chemicals. B) If dangerous chemicals aren't disposed of properly, hazardous fumes or spills could occur. C) The rules in the science lab show children how to get rid of dangerous chemicals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If dangerous chemicals aren't disposed of properly, hazardous fumes or spills could occur. 17. What is the first paragraph in an essay called? A) Concluding paragraph. B) Introduction paragraph. C) Body Paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction paragraph. 18. Words like furthermore, additionally, and however, and phrases like as a result, for this reason, and in conclusion are known as ..... A) Thesis statements. B) Hooks. C) Examples. D) Transition words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transition words. 19. This is also known as the writer's claim. A) Transition. B) Main idea. C) Thesis statement. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis statement. 20. Which is the correct example of parenthetical documentation. A) (Creech 5). B) .(Creech 5). C) .(Creech 5). D) (5 Creech). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (Creech 5). 21. Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?Having goals is important because people need something to work for and goals give people a sense of purpose. A) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities. B) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something. C) WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up. D) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals. 22. What does "R" stand for in RACE? A) Really consider the evidence. B) Restate the question. C) Rethink your answer. D) Revise your writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate the question. 23. A writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject A) Mood. B) Tone. C) Audience. D) Exposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tone. 24. What is the primary purpose of an expository writing passage? A) To entertain the reader. B) To inform or explain a topic. C) To persuade the reader. D) To narrate a story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To inform or explain a topic. 25. What is an important step in writing an expository essay? A) Making it sound dramatic. B) Using a lot of adjectives. C) Writing only from personal experience. D) Researching the topic. 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