This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 31 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 31 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Enumerate A) Write main ideas and supporting details. B) Name or list specified points, such as main ideas or steps in a sequence, one by one. C) Describe as clearly as possible. D) Sum up:present main points briefly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Name or list specified points, such as main ideas or steps in a sequence, one by one. 2. Why is reasoning important in writing? A) It explains why your evidence is important. B) It makes the writing more complex. C) It adds unnecessary details to the text. D) It helps to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It explains why your evidence is important. 3. Embedding Quotes:What goes in the middle of the quotation sandwich? A) Context. B) Cited Quote. C) Explanation. D) Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cited Quote. 4. What is revising? A) When the writer create a list. B) When the writer move ideas around, put them in different order, or add information. C) When the writer look over his or her writing for capitalization. D) Revising is not apart of the writing process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the writer move ideas around, put them in different order, or add information. 5. The concluding paragraph can include the following EXCEPT A) New ideas. B) Suggestions. C) Predictions. D) General comments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) New ideas. 6. The thesis statement should respond to the prompt and give three ..... A) Facts about yourself. B) Text evidence examples. C) Reasons to support your topic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasons to support your topic. 7. Specific techniques used in writing or speaking to create a literary effect or enhance effectiveness A) Thesis. B) Lead. C) Context. D) Rhetorical devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical devices. 8. What does the word "arid" most likely mean, as it is used in this sentence?With next to no rainfall in a given month, the desert landscape was completely arid. A) Empty. B) Dry. C) Unpleasant. D) Hot. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dry. 9. A THESIS STATEMENT should include how many ANSWERS to the given question that will be discussed in your paper? A) Zero. B) One. C) Two. D) Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Three. 10. $_{Without this, we wouldn't know what you are talking about ..... }$ A) Details. B) Exposition. C) Thesis Statement. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis Statement. 11. Which of the following is a purpose of transitions in writing? A) To confuse the reader. B) To connect ideas smoothly. C) To introduce new characters. D) To add humor to the textTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect ideas smoothly. 12. True or False:You only need text evidence to support your topic sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. What is the purpose of a conclusion? A) To restate the thesis, summarize the main evidence/details from the body paragraphs, and give an insightful closing to your essay. B) To restate everything from the introduction and the body paragraphs to make sure your readers really understand it. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To restate the thesis, summarize the main evidence/details from the body paragraphs, and give an insightful closing to your essay. 14. Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?"Having passion can give you motivation when times get tough." 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: B) WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something. 15. Which is NOT a writing genre we will cover this year? A) Narrative. B) Novel. C) Argumentative. D) Expository. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Novel. 16. True or false the introduction of an expository essay must include, thesis and attention getter. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Which essay grade below represents a basic writing performance? A) 1 (25%). B) 2 (50%). C) 3 (75%). D) 4 (100%). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2 (50%). 18. The 2 types of thesis statements are A) Statistics & Definition. B) General & Static. C) Generalisation & Specification. D) General & Specific. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) General & Specific. 19. TRUE/FALSE:A writer should use DIFFERENT SENTENCE STARTERS/TRANSITION WORDS throughout their paper. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. I plan my writing during this step of the writing process. A) Editing. B) Publishing. C) Prewriting. D) Revising. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prewriting. 21. Which of the following is a transition word mentioned in the text? A) But. B) Because. C) Furthermore. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 22. What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called? A) The Body. B) The Introduction. C) The conclusion. D) Supporting Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Body. 23. What is discrimination? A) When you show favor or a preference for something or someone. B) Treating others unfairly or disrespectfully based on their differences. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Treating others unfairly or disrespectfully based on their differences. 24. What is JP's real name? A) Jennifer Petunia. B) Jessie Prince. C) Jessica Pine. D) Juniper Paul. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Juniper Paul. 25. What is an appropriate topic sentence for an expository paragraph on a Colorado Region? A) In my opinion, the front range is the best place to visit. B) The front range has several resources such as mining and livestock. C) There are many smells on the front range. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The front range has several resources such as mining and livestock. ← 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