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Expository Essays

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

a)

To inform/explain

b)

To persuade

c)

To express ideas/feelings

d)

To entertain

2.

A synonym for expository essay is...

a)

Story

b)

Short Story

c)

Informational Essay

d)

Persuasive Essay

3.

Which one of the choices below would be the best example of expository writing?

a)

a fictional novel

b)

a book of poems

c)

a journal

d)

a science textbook

4.

Expository writing should be...

a)

creative

b)

entertaining

c)

funny

d)

factual

5.

Where in the introductory paragraph does the thesis statement usually appear?

a)

First sentence

b)

Second sentence

c)

Last sentence

d)

It does not usually appear in the introductory paragraph

6.

This sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about.

a)

The thesis

b)

The topic sentence

c)

The hook

d)

The introductory sentence

7.

Transition words should be used...

a)

Only in the introductory paragraph

b)

To start every paragraph in an expository essay

c)

To start each body paragraph and to start the concluding paragraph

d)

Only to start each body paragraph

8.

Which of these elements can be included in an introduction paragraph to grab the reader's attention?

a)

a comic strip

b)

an image

c)

a question, fact, a quote, or statistic

d)

an entire poem

9.

What is a thesis statement in an expository essay?

a)

A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic

b)

A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words

c)

A sentence that explains your topic/central idea

d)

A sentence that comes at the beginning of your essay

10.

Where does a thesis statement go in your essay? (Choose two)

a)

Last sentence of the first paragraph

b)

Last sentence of the last paragraph

c)

First sentence of the first paragraph

d)

First sentence of the last paragraph

11.

In an expository essay, all body paragraphs need...

a)

Topic and concluding sentences

b)

Sensory details

c)

Dialogue

d)

Just topic sentences, not necessarily concluding sentences too

12.

An expository essay consists of:

a)

a beginning, middle, and end

b)

rising action, climax, falling action

c)

introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

d)

stanzas

13.

Expository means what?

a)

telling how you feel

b)

sharing opinions

c)

informing / explaining

d)

telling a story

14.

Which is an example of a possible expository prompt?

a)

Write a letter to The President

b)

What do you think about Beliebers?

c)

Write about your best day ever!

d)

Why are acts of kindness important to the world?

15.

What is a hook?

a)

Something that grabs the reader's attention

b)

A claim

c)

An explanation of what the essay will be about

d)

A supporting detail

16.

What types of words are these: lastly, in conclusion, in addition, next ?

a)

pronouns

b)

conjunctions

c)

synonyms

d)

transitions

17.

How should you start your concluding paragraph?

a)

With a transition and re-stated thesis

b)

With a hook

c)

With a salutation

d)

With a greeting

18.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?

The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

a)

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

b)

Next, cats are inexpensive.

c)

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

d)

Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

19.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?

More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.

a)

One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith.

b)

My mother is also admirable because of her impressive skills.

c)

Furthermore, my mother is extremely caring.

d)

Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.

20.

________________ help your essay flow or move to the next idea.

a)

Transitions

b)

Introductions

c)

Conclusions

d)

Facts

21.

Select all synonyms for expository writing:

a)

Explanatory

b)

Informational

c)

Opinion

d)

Informative

e)

Persuasive

22.

When you are writing an expository essay based on a reading, you should: (select all that apply)

a)

try to write your essay as you are reading the selection

b)

use mostly quotes from the article and avoid using your own words

c)

use quotation marks around any phrases or sentences you take directly from the text

d)

cite the sources you quoted or relied on for your information

e)

use information from each article you are assigned to read, and try not to rely too heavily on any one article

23.

To reword something written by someone else

a)

paraphrase

b)

quote

c)

cite

d)

plagiarize

24.

Each sentence after the topic sentence...

a)

explains another topic

b)

restates the thesis

c)

works to support and prove the idea of the topic sentence

d)

must use the same vocabulary as the topic sentence

25.

What is the first step in writing an expository essay for the ELA state test?

a)

brainstorm

b)

write your thesis

c)

read the prompt

d)

write a hook

26.

After you read the prompt, you should...

a)

brainstorm

b)

create a hook

c)

write a thesis

d)

edit and revise

27.

Immediately after you brainstorm, you should...

a)

write your introduction

b)

write a thesis

c)

write a hook

d)

choose three key points to write about

28.

You have chosen three key points to write about, now you must...

a)

write your introduction

b)

write your hook

c)

write a thesis

d)

write a conclusion

29.

Why do you write your thesis before you write your body paragraphs?

a)

This sentence drives your entire paper

b)

It will help you stay on topic as your complete your essay

c)

Your teacher told you to

d)

All of these are correct

30.

Once you have created a thesis, the next step is to...

a)

write the body of your essay

b)

write your introduction

c)

create a conclusion

d)

list your transitions

31.

What do you do before you publish your paper?

a)

reread your essay

b)

revise your essay

c)

edit your essay

d)

all of the above are correct

32.

You should use this acronym to help you remember revising tips:

a)

CARDS

b)

MUGS

c)

CUPS

d)

PRIDE

33.

The acronym CARDS stands for: (check all that apply)

a)

Combine

b)

Add

c)

Rearrange

d)

Delete

e)

Substitute

34.

You should use this acronym to help you remember editing tips:

a)

CARDS

b)

MUGS

c)

CUPS

d)

PRIDE

35.

The acronym MUGS stands for: (check all that apply)

a)

Mechanics (capitalization and punctuation)

b)

Usage (use the correct homophone)

c)

Grammar (follow rules for standard English)

d)

Spelling (use the source to copy correct spellings if possible)