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WorksheetsExpository Essays
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?
To inform/explain
To persuade
To express ideas/feelings
To entertain
A synonym for expository essay is...
Story
Short Story
Informational Essay
Persuasive Essay
Which one of the choices below would be the best example of expository writing?
a fictional novel
a book of poems
a journal
a science textbook
Expository writing should be...
creative
entertaining
funny
factual
Where in the introductory paragraph does the thesis statement usually appear?
First sentence
Second sentence
Last sentence
It does not usually appear in the introductory paragraph
This sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about.
The thesis
The topic sentence
The hook
The introductory sentence
Transition words should be used...
Only in the introductory paragraph
To start every paragraph in an expository essay
To start each body paragraph and to start the concluding paragraph
Only to start each body paragraph
Which of these elements can be included in an introduction paragraph to grab the reader's attention?
a comic strip
an image
a question, fact, a quote, or statistic
an entire poem
What is a thesis statement in an expository essay?
A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic
A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words
A sentence that explains your topic/central idea
A sentence that comes at the beginning of your essay
Where does a thesis statement go in your essay? (Choose two)
Last sentence of the first paragraph
Last sentence of the last paragraph
First sentence of the first paragraph
First sentence of the last paragraph
In an expository essay, all body paragraphs need...
Topic and concluding sentences
Sensory details
Dialogue
Just topic sentences, not necessarily concluding sentences too
An expository essay consists of:
a beginning, middle, and end
rising action, climax, falling action
introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
stanzas
Expository means what?
telling how you feel
sharing opinions
informing / explaining
telling a story
Which is an example of a possible expository prompt?
Write a letter to The President
What do you think about Beliebers?
Write about your best day ever!
Why are acts of kindness important to the world?
What is a hook?
Something that grabs the reader's attention
A claim
An explanation of what the essay will be about
A supporting detail
What types of words are these: lastly, in conclusion, in addition, next ?
pronouns
conjunctions
synonyms
transitions
How should you start your concluding paragraph?
With a transition and re-stated thesis
With a hook
With a salutation
With a greeting
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.
First, cats are affectionate creatures.
Next, cats are inexpensive.
In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
Finally, every cat has a unique personality.
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.
One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith.
My mother is also admirable because of her impressive skills.
Furthermore, my mother is extremely caring.
Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.
________________ help your essay flow or move to the next idea.
Transitions
Introductions
Conclusions
Facts
Select all synonyms for expository writing:
Explanatory
Informational
Opinion
Informative
Persuasive
When you are writing an expository essay based on a reading, you should: (select all that apply)
try to write your essay as you are reading the selection
use mostly quotes from the article and avoid using your own words
use quotation marks around any phrases or sentences you take directly from the text
cite the sources you quoted or relied on for your information
use information from each article you are assigned to read, and try not to rely too heavily on any one article
To reword something written by someone else
paraphrase
quote
cite
plagiarize
Each sentence after the topic sentence...
explains another topic
restates the thesis
works to support and prove the idea of the topic sentence
must use the same vocabulary as the topic sentence
What is the first step in writing an expository essay for the ELA state test?
brainstorm
write your thesis
read the prompt
write a hook
After you read the prompt, you should...
brainstorm
create a hook
write a thesis
edit and revise
Immediately after you brainstorm, you should...
write your introduction
write a thesis
write a hook
choose three key points to write about
You have chosen three key points to write about, now you must...
write your introduction
write your hook
write a thesis
write a conclusion
Why do you write your thesis before you write your body paragraphs?
This sentence drives your entire paper
It will help you stay on topic as your complete your essay
Your teacher told you to
All of these are correct
Once you have created a thesis, the next step is to...
write the body of your essay
write your introduction
create a conclusion
list your transitions
What do you do before you publish your paper?
reread your essay
revise your essay
edit your essay
all of the above are correct
You should use this acronym to help you remember revising tips:
CARDS
MUGS
CUPS
PRIDE
The acronym CARDS stands for: (check all that apply)
Combine
Add
Rearrange
Delete
Substitute
You should use this acronym to help you remember editing tips:
CARDS
MUGS
CUPS
PRIDE
The acronym MUGS stands for: (check all that apply)
Mechanics (capitalization and punctuation)
Usage (use the correct homophone)
Grammar (follow rules for standard English)
Spelling (use the source to copy correct spellings if possible)
