Expository Writing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of expository writing?

• To persuade the reader

• To explain or inform the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To narrate a story

Which type of expository paragraph explains how to do something?

• Informational

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• How-to

What is the first step in writing a how-to paragraph?

• Write the closing sentence

• List the directions

• Use transition words

• Begin with a topic sentence

In an informational paragraph, what should follow the topic sentence?

• A question

• A list of directions

• A personal opinion

• Detail sentences with facts

What is a key feature of an informational paragraph?

• It uses dialogue

• It compares two subjects

• It provides detailed facts

• It includes a narrative

What is the main focus of a compare and contrast paragraph?

• To describe a process

• To provide instructions

• To show similarities and differences

• To tell a story

Which clue word is used to show a similarity in a compare and contrast paragraph?

• Unlike

• Differ

• However

• Both

What tool can be used to organize a compare and contrast paragraph?

• A Venn diagram

• A timeline

• A flowchart

• A checklist

What should be included at the end of any expository paragraph?

• A question

• A closing sentence

• A new topic

• A list of sources

What is the purpose of the quick review at the end of the video?

• To introduce new topics

• To provide entertainment

• To test understanding of the concepts

• To summarize unrelated content