Expository Writing Quiz

What is an expository writing?

• a letter

• a writing about something that you research or know a lot about

• a fun essay

• a short paragraph

I have to include the _____ in the first sentence of an expository writing.

The author must include _____ supporting details in an expository writing.

• one

• three

• five

• none

A strong conclusion sentence "retells" the ___________.

• story

• topic

• main idea

• sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

The following sentence has no errors.

the Ancient egyptians grew crops in the rich soil near the Nile River?

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

The following sentence has no errors.

The Ancient Chinese grew rice to survive.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3D

What is a supporting detail?

• what the writing is mostly about

• a sentence that supports the main idea

• the first sentence

• the last sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence?

• The weather today is rainy and cold.

• Many different species of animals live in the rainforest.

• Ice makes the road slippery.

• Basketball is a cool sport.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

In expository writing, the purpose of the body paragraphs is to:

• introduce the topic to the reader.

• provide a summary of the main points.

• offer details and examples to explain the main idea.

• present an argument and persuade the reader.

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

• To introduce a new idea for the reader to consider.

• To provide the reader with a brief overview of the essay's content.

• To restate the main idea and summarize the key points discussed.

• To describe the main characters and setting of the story.