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WorksheetsExpository
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 32mins
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Class
Date
1.
What type of review is this QUIZIZZ?
a)
Literary
b)
Essay
c)
Expository
d)
Grammar
2.
Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word is called ______.
a)
RAP-C
b)
context clues
c)
connotation
d)
denotation
3.
Denotation is a word's ____________.
a)
Literal, dictionary definition
b)
Emotional meaning
c)
synonym
d)
antonym
4.
Connotation is a word's ___________.
a)
synonym
b)
emotional meaning
c)
antonym
d)
Literal, dictionary definition.
5.
The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
6.
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
7.
The teacher was mildly intimated by Merdine's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
8.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gathering--mob
gathering--mob
a)
gathering
b)
mob
9.
A thesis statement is
a)
any detail that appeals to your senses.
b)
a sentence that tells what your entire essay is about.
c)
any detail that supports the topic sentence.
d)
how you draw your reader into your essay.
10.
A dictionary contains a definition of friendship somewhere in the F’s between the words “fear” and “Friday.” An encyclopedia supplies interesting facts on friendship. But all the definitions and facts do not convey what friendship is really all about. It cannot be understood through words or exaggerations. The only way to understand friendship is through experience. It is an experience that involves all the senses.
What is the hook?
What is the hook?
a)
A dictionary contains a definition of friendship.
b)
A dictionary contains a definition of friendship somewhere in the F’s between the words “fear” and “Friday.
c)
A dictionary contains a definition of friendship somewhere in the F’s between the words “fear” and “Friday.” An encyclopedia supplies interesting facts on friendship.
d)
This has no hook.
11.
A dictionary contains a definition of friendship somewhere in the F’s between the words “fear” and “Friday.” An encyclopedia supplies interesting facts on friendship. But all the definitions and facts do not convey what friendship is really all about. It cannot be understood through words or exaggerations. The only way to understand friendship is through experience. It is an experience that involves all the senses.
Identify the thesis statement.
Identify the thesis statement.
a)
Facts on friendship.
b)
The only way to understand friendship is through experience.
c)
Understand friendship through experience that involves all the senses.
d)
It cannot be understood through words or exaggerations...Understand friendship through experience... experience involves all senses.
12.
(1) There are three reasons why I want to learn English. (2) One reason is that English has become an international language.(3) It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.(4) Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries. (5) The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use English as their primary language. (6) Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. (7) I will become a manager for my company soon. (8) For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
Identify the topic sentence.
Identify the topic sentence.
a)
It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.
b)
I will become a manager for my company soon.
c)
There are three reasons why I want to learn English.
13.
(1) There are three reasons why I want to learn English. (2) One reason is that English has become an international language.(3) It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.(4) Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries. (5) The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use English as their primary language. (6) Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. (7) I will become a manager for my company soon. (8) For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
Identify the conclusion sentence.
Identify the conclusion sentence.
a)
There are three reasons why I want to learn English.
b)
For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
c)
The United States, England, Australia, and many other countries all use English as their primary language.
14.
(1) There are three reasons why I want to learn English. (2) One reason is that English has become an international language.(3) It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.(4) Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries. (5) The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use English as their primary language. (6) Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. (7) I will become a manager for my company soon. (8) For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
Identify the first supporting detail.
Identify the first supporting detail.
a)
Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English[speaking countries.
b)
One reason is that English has become an international language.
c)
Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future.
15.
Where WON'T you find a thesis?
a)
topic sentences
b)
first sentence of conclusion
c)
last sentence of introduction
d)
first sentence of introduction
16.
Which of the following URL domains is the least reliable source of information?
a)
.edu
b)
.org
c)
.com
d)
.gov
17.
Wikipedia is a trustworthy source of information on the internet?
a)
true
b)
false
18.
A reliable source of information on the internet has all of the following features except:
a)
a professional look
b)
a knowledgeable author
c)
no links to other resources
d)
up to date information
19.
An expository essay _______________________________.
a)
tells a story
b)
makes an argument
c)
tries to sell you something
d)
explains a topic
20.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly
b)
serious
c)
hungry
d)
plenty
21.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
22.
Use context clues to figure this out:
Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher.
Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher.
a)
careless
b)
skillful
c)
inexperienced
d)
motivated
23.
Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found them to be unfathomable.
a)
hard to understand
b)
easy to laugh at
c)
hard to believe
d)
easy to listen to
24.
Use context clues to figure out the meaning:
Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents.
Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents.
a)
peaceful
b)
warlike
c)
concise
d)
calm
25.
It's a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.
What does "distinct" mean?
What does "distinct" mean?
a)
needing a bath
b)
dishonest
c)
clearly different
d)
about the same age
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