This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Expository Writing – Quiz 33 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Expository Writing Quiz 33 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Every expository essay has the following: A) An introduction. B) Three body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph. C) An introduction, 3 body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An introduction, 3 body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph. 2. Text features include pictures, captions, charts, graphs, titles, and subtitles. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. The BODY paragraphs of an expository and argumentative essay are similar to what previously learned type of writing? A) Nonfiction summary. B) Fiction summary. C) ACE extended responses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ACE extended responses. 4. What is the definition of formal style in writing? A) A casual and conversational tone. B) A structured and professional tone. C) A humorous and entertaining tone. D) A poetic and artistic toneTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A structured and professional tone. 5. What should your first body paragraph's topic sentence be about? A) The hook. B) The prompt's subject. C) The second reason in your thesis statement. D) The first reason in your thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The first reason in your thesis statement. 6. Which paragraph does the thesis statement belong? A) Introduction. B) Body. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 7. To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like: A) Also, another, like, too, in comparison. B) First, next, before, now, finally. C) Besides, in addition, for example, furthermore. D) As a result, because, since, so, therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First, next, before, now, finally. 8. Which articles best represent expository writing? A) Writing that explains a topic like advertising. B) Writing that explains how to do something. C) Writing to explain historical events or scientific principles. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 9. What is a writer's position on an issue or topic? A) Counterclaim. B) Rebuttal. C) Claim. D) Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim. 10. The topic of your writing task. A) Your birthday. B) Your favorite event in history and why. C) Someone you admire. D) A significant event in history. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A significant event in history. 11. What paragraph is your thesis statement in? A) Introduction. B) Body paragraphs. C) Conclusion. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 12. Where does the RED belong? A) Introduction. B) Body Paragraphs. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body Paragraphs. 13. What is a primary source in research? A) A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. B) A document or physical object which was written or created after the time under study. C) A document or physical object which was written or created before the time under study. D) A document or physical object which was not written or created during the time under study. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. 14. What is the benefit of restating the question in your answer using the RACE strategy? A) It helps to ensure your answer is directly related to the question. B) It makes the answer unnecessarily long. C) It is only useful for oral presentations. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps to ensure your answer is directly related to the question. 15. Which essay grade below represents an accomplished writing performance? A) 1 (25%). B) 2 (50%). C) 3 (75%). D) 4 (100%). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4 (100%). 16. When should you restate your controlling idea? A) In the body. B) In the conclusion. C) At the beginning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the conclusion. 17. Which of the following is the best example of Expository writing? A) A poetry book. B) A fictional story. C) Science textbook. D) A diary journal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Science textbook. 18. ..... Restates the main idea in different words ..... Restates the supporting details in different words. A) Definition Essay. B) Expository Conclusion. C) Cause/Effect Essay. D) Expository Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expository Conclusion. 19. ..... create a logical flow by providing organization to an essay. A) Transitions. B) Text features. C) Words. D) Context clues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transitions. 20. If your claim is, "Students should wear school uniforms, " your counterclaim would be ..... A) Some students should wear school uniforms. B) I don't like school uniforms because they are ugly. C) Students should not wear school uniforms. D) School uniforms would be a good idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Students should not wear school uniforms. 21. True or False:The text evidence can be anything from the article, even if it doesn't support the reason. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph A) Commentary. B) Lead. C) Topic sentence. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence. 23. True or false:A website that is appropriate will be at a sixth grade reading level and have content that makes you feel comfortable. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. The thesis statement should guide your body paragraph writing for your essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 25. The type of writing that seeks to inform, explain, clarify, define, or instruct is ..... writing. A) Narrative. B) Persuasive. C) Expository. D) Creative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expository. ← 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