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Explanatory Writing

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Supporting Details

a)

Facts, examples, or descriptions that help to explain or prove the main idea of a paragraph or essay.

b)

Personal opinions that are not backed by evidence.

c)

General statements that do not provide specific information.

d)

Irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

2.

Explanatory Essay

a)

a type of writing that gives information, explains a topic, or tells the reader how to do something. Its main goal is to teach or inform, not to entertain or persuade.

b)

a narrative that tells a story with characters and a plot.

c)

a persuasive piece that aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

d)

a poem that expresses emotions and ideas through rhythm and meter.

3.

Evidence

a)

Information or details from a text that support a claim or argument.

b)

A type of argument that is based on personal opinion.

c)

A summary of the main points in a text.

d)

A conclusion drawn without any supporting details.

4.

Compare and Contrast

a)

A method of organizing information by showing similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

b)

A technique used to summarize information in a single paragraph.

c)

A strategy for memorizing facts and figures.

d)

A way to analyze data using statistical methods.

5.

Cite

a)

To mention or refer to a source of information as evidence or support.

b)

To create a summary of a text.

c)

To analyze the main ideas of a document.

d)

To provide a personal opinion on a topic.

6.

Thesis Statement

a)

A statement or sentence that states the main idea or purpose of a piece of writing.

b)

A brief summary of the entire text.

c)

An introduction to the main characters in a story.

d)

A conclusion that wraps up the arguments made in the text.

7.

Introduction

a)

The conclusion of a piece of writing that summarizes the main points.

b)

The beginning section of a piece of writing that introduces the topic and sets the stage for the content to follow.

c)

A detailed analysis of the main arguments presented in the writing.

d)

A section that provides references and citations for the sources used.

8.

Transition words

a)

Words that indicate a change in topic.

b)

Words or phrases that help to connect ideas and ensure the writing flows smoothly.

c)

Words that are used to conclude an essay.

d)

Words that are only used in formal writing.

9.

Conclusion

a)

The introduction of a piece of writing that presents the main argument.

b)

The final section of a piece of writing that summarizes the main points and provides closure.

c)

A detailed analysis of the evidence presented in the writing.

d)

A list of references and sources used in the writing.

10.

Elaborate

a)

To explain in more detail or add more information.

b)

To summarize briefly.

c)

To confuse or mislead someone.

d)

To ignore or overlook details.

11.

Topic Sentence

a)

The concluding sentence of a paragraph that summarizes the main idea.

b)

The first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph.

c)

A sentence that provides supporting details for the main idea.

d)

A sentence that introduces a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

12.

Details

a)

Specific pieces of information that elaborate on the main idea or topic.

b)

General statements that summarize the main idea.

c)

Vague descriptions that lack clarity.

d)

Unrelated facts that do not support the topic.

13.

Body Paragraph

a)

A section of writing that develops a single point supporting the thesis, usually containing a topic sentence, evidence, and analysis.

b)

A brief introduction that summarizes the main argument of the essay.

c)

A concluding section that restates the thesis and summarizes the main points.

d)

A list of references and citations used in the essay.