WorksheetsExpository Writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 26mins
An Expository essay __________
persuades
informs
narrates
describes
An Expository essay usually consists of ______ well developed paragraphs.
2
10
5
3
The structure of an Expository essay includes which three?
characters, plot and setting
exposition, rising action and resolution
introduction, climax, falling action
introduction, body and conclusion
A thesis statement _______
tells the main idea
tells a joke
gives an example
provides support
Which of the following is an example of an Expository topic?
Write a story about a time when you were embarrassed.
Describe your favorite person.
The benefits of being a good student.
Cellphones should be allowed in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
The thesis statement usually comes at the end of the introduction paragraph?
TRUE
FALSE
The introduction paragraph should start off in a way to grab the reader's attention.
TRUE
FALSE
The attention grabbing sentence/s used in the introduction is called the _______
cliffhanger
hook
dialogue
conclusion
The conclusion does NOT restate the thesis statement.
TRUE
FALSE
The conclusion ties all of the points together.
TRUE
FALSE
Information given in an expository essay should be ______.
factual
make believe
opinionated
Which of the following would be an example of expository writing?
A story book
A comic book
A sketch book
A history book
The main points of an expository essay does not need any evidence or support.
TRUE
FALSE
All of the following are types of Expository essays EXCEPT _______
compare and contrast essay
narrative essay
problem and solution essay
cause and effect essay
A process essay _____
Provides a clear statement of the problem and discusses possible solutions
Identifies the reason for something and discusses the effects
Discusses the similarities and/or differences between two or more subjects
Explain step by step, the way to make or do something
A compare and contrast essay ______
Provides a clear statement of the problem and discusses possible solutions
Identifies the reason for something and discusses the effects
Discusses the similarities and/or differences between two or more subjects
Explain step by step, the way to make or do something
A cause and effect essay ______
Provides a clear statement of the problem and discusses possible solutions
Identifies the reason for something and discusses the effects
Discusses the similarities and/or differences between two or more subjects
Explain step by step, the way to make or do something
A problem and solution essay _______
Provides a clear statement of the problem and discusses possible solutions
Identifies the reason for something and discusses the effects
Discusses the similarities and/or differences between two or more subjects
Explain step by step, the way to make or do something
A word or phrase that connects one idea to another and helps a writer to move smoothly from one paragraph to the next is called _____
coordinating conjunctions
context clues
paragraph connectors
transitional words and phrases
Which of the following is a strong THESIS STATEMENT?
Violent crime is up.
The death penalty is wrong.
School uniforms provide many benefits to students, parents and teachers.
I like my apartment.
