Expository Essay Quiz

What is the main purpose of an expository essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To explain or inform

• To persuade the reader

• To describe personal experiences

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of an expository essay?

• Clear structure

• Objective tone

• Logical flow

• Personal anecdotes

What is the typical structure of an expository essay?

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Hook, arguments, summary, problem analysis

• Personal story, analysis, conclusion

• Problem, evidence, solution, new problem

Which part of an expository essay summarizes the main points and reviews the overall essay?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Hook

What does an objective tone mean in an expository essay?

• Writing with personal opinions

• Writing based on emotions

• Writing based on facts

• Writing with humor

What is the purpose of using transitions in an expository essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a logical flow between ideas

• To make the essay shorter

• To add personal opinions

Which type of expository essay explains why something happens and its outcomes?

• Process/How-To

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Definition

What type of expository essay discusses similarities and differences?

• Definition

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Process/How-To

Which of the following is an example of a 'Process/How-To' essay?

• 'The Causes of Air Pollution'

• 'How to Grow a Plant'

• 'The Meaning of Friendship'

• 'Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste'

What does a 'Definition' expository essay focus on?

• Explaining steps in a process

• Defining a concept or term

• Discussing a problem and solution

• Analyzing cause and effect