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Expository Text Elements

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Found at the back of the book and provides the reader with an alphabetical listing of the ideas in the book and provides the page # to read about the topic

a)

Glossary

b)

Photographs

c)

Index

d)

Maps

2.

What is the author’s purpose for the text feature inside the red box?” 

a)

To show the main idea of the first paragraph. 

b)

To provide info not found in the text 

c)

To show the main idea of the article. 

d)

To establish where an event happens and how far away. 

3.

What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?

a)

Captions

b)

Index

c)

Glossary

d)

None of the above

4.

How can the reader best tell that this is an expository selection?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Expository Text

a)

a type of writing based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

b)

fiction that involves an event in history. Contains historical facts, events, or people, but is not true.

c)

this type of non fiction text informs (teaches) or explains an idea for a reader

d)

Writing that is factual (true), not fictional. This type of writing describe people & places that are 'real' and events that really happened.

6.

What text feature is added to help provide more information about photographs, illustrations, or diagrams?

a)

Illustrations

b)

subheadings

c)

special print

d)

labels

7.

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is _______________.

a)

to show the main idea of the article to the reader. 

b)

To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous 

c)

To provide an explanation of the photo

d)

To inform the reader about the history of snakes. 

8.

Helps the readers see where the places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world

a)

Illustrations

b)

Glossary

c)

Index

d)

Maps

9.

A list of chapters in a book and the page numbers where each chapter starts.

a)

Index

b)

Table of Contents

c)

Glossary

d)

Framed Text (Text Box, Insert)

10.

A list of chapters in a book and the page numbers where each chapter starts.

a)

Index

b)

Table of Contents

c)

Glossary

d)

Framed Text (Text Box, Insert)

11.

Where would you find a caption?

a)

Close to a picture

b)

At the top of a section

c)

On the table of contents

d)

In the glossary

12.

What is the main purpose of an expository text?

a)

To entertain the reader

b)

To inform or explain a topic

c)

To persuade the reader

d)

To narrate a story

13.

Which of the following is a common feature of expository texts?

a)

Dialogue

b)

Character development

c)

Thesis statement

d)

Plot twist

14.

What text structure is often used in expository texts to show cause and effect?

a)

Chronological order

b)

Problem and solution

c)

Cause and effect

d)

Compare and contrast

15.

Which of the following is NOT a typical element of expository writing?

a)

Facts and statistics

b)

Personal opinions

c)

Clear and concise language

d)

Logical organization

16.

What is a key characteristic of the language used in expository texts?

a)

Figurative language

b)

Emotional language

c)

Technical and precise language

d)

Colloquial language

17.

In expository writing, what is the role of a topic sentence?

a)

To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

b)

To conclude the essay

c)

To provide a counterargument

d)

To ask a rhetorical question

18.

Which of the following best describes the tone of an expository text?

a)

Humorous

b)

Objective and neutral

c)

Subjective and biased

d)

Emotional and passionate

19.

What is the function of headings and subheadings in expository texts?

a)

To confuse the reader

b)

To organize information

c)

To add decorative elements

d)

To provide entertainment

20.

Which of the following is an example of an expository text?

a)

A novel

b)

A poem

c)

A scientific article

d)

A play

21.

What is the importance of using evidence in expository writing?

a)

To entertain the reader

b)

To support claims and arguments

c)

To confuse the reader

d)

To create suspense

22.

Which graphic organizer is commonly used in planning expository texts?

a)

Venn diagram

b)

Story map

c)

Flowchart

d)

Character web

23.

What is the role of a conclusion in an expository text?

a)

To introduce new information

b)

To summarize key points

c)

To present a new argument

d)

To entertain the reader

24.

Which of the following is a strategy for developing ideas in expository writing?

a)

Using anecdotes

b)

Using metaphors

c)

Using examples and evidence

d)

Using dialogue

25.

What is the significance of a thesis statement in an expository essay?

a)

It provides a summary of the essay

b)

It states the main argument or point

c)

It introduces the conclusion

d)

It lists all the sources used