Expository Conclusions Quiz

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an expository essay?

• To ask rhetorical questions and engage the reader.

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement.

• To provide evidence and examples.

• To introduce new ideas and arguments.

Which of the following transition words can be used to conclude an expository essay?

• therefore

• however

• in conclusion, finally, to sum up

• meanwhile

What should be included in a strong conclusion paragraph?

• Provide a summary of the main points, restate the thesis statement, and end abruptly.

• Repeat the main points, restate the thesis statement, and provide a personal opinion.

• Summarize the main points, restate the thesis statement, and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

• Include new information, introduce a new topic, and ask a question.

Which transition word can be used to show a cause and effect relationship in a conclusion?

• in addition

• however

• therefore

• meanwhile

What is the purpose of using transition words in expository conclusions?

• To provide a smooth and logical flow between ideas and paragraphs

• To create a disjointed and illogical flow between ideas and paragraphs

• To add unnecessary complexity to the conclusion

• To confuse the reader and make the conclusion difficult to understand

Which of the following is NOT a good way to summarize main ideas in a conclusion?

• All of the above

• Only summarizing a few main ideas

• Including new information not mentioned in the body of the text

• Using vague language and not being specific

What is the purpose of summarizing main ideas in a conclusion?

• To repeat the main ideas in a different way.

• To introduce new ideas not discussed in the text.

• To provide a concise overview of the key points discussed.

• To confuse the reader with unnecessary information.

Which transition word can be used to add information in a conclusion?

• meanwhile

• instead

• furthermore

• however

What is the purpose of a strong conclusion paragraph?

• To introduce new ideas and arguments

• To summarize the main points, restate the thesis statement, and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To provide evidence and examples

Which of the following is a good way to end a conclusion paragraph?

• Summarizing the main points and restating the thesis statement.

• Repeating the same information from the body paragraphs without any new insights.

• Ending abruptly without any concluding statement.

• Including new information that was not discussed in the essay.