WorksheetsExpository Writing Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?
To entertain
To inform/explain
To describe in detail
To persuade
Which of the following is the best example of Expository writing?
A poetry book
A fictional story
Science textbook
A diary journal
Expository text should give information that is_________
Non-fictional
Fictional
Poetry
All of the above
What is a 'Thesis statement' in an expository essay?
A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic
A sentence that explains your essay’s topic/central idea
A sentence used to capture reader’s attention
A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words
The body of an expository essay must have ___________
Paragraph topic sentence
Evidences/ research details
Examples
All of the above
Words like furthermore, additionally, and however, and phrases like as a result, for this reason, and in conclusion are known as.....
Thesis statements
Hooks
Examples
Transition words
Which of the following would be an example of process/ how-to writing?
An essay comparing the similarities and differences of breeds of dogs
What is surrealism in art?
A BMW X5 car engine repair book
A magazine essay about the problem of air pollution in Mumbai
Which graphic organizer is best applicable for a Compare and Contrast essay?
Process flowchart
Venn Diagram
Visual map
Mind map
Combine, in a large bowl, the mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat on low for until moistened, then beat on high for two minutes. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake according to the table below, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What type of expository writing is this?
Compare and contrast essay
Problem and solution essay
Definition essay
Process/ How-to essay
Which of the following are NOT part of expository/ informative writing?
Facts
Statistical data
Individual opinions
Quotes from research studies
