Question 1

What is the purpose of expository writing?

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To explain or inform

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To persuade or convince

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To entertain or amuse

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To describe or portray

Question 2

What is the structure of a typical expository essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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Problem, solution, evaluation

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Plot, climax, resolution

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Question, answer, analysis

Question 3

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in expository writing?

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To provide a clear and focused main idea for the entire essay

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To summarize the entire essay

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To share personal stories and experiences

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To present opposing viewpoints

Question 4

What is the purpose of using examples in expository writing?

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To illustrate and provide support for ideas and main points

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To provide personal opinions and biases

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To confuse the reader

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To entertain the reader

Question 5

Which of the following is true about a thesis statement?

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It provides a roadmap for the essay.

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It is a personal opinion of the writer.

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It includes all the details and evidence of the essay.

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It is only written at the end of an essay.

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written thesis statement?

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It is specific and focused.

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It is long and complex.

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It is a question instead of a statement.

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It includes all the supporting details.

Question 7

What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph in an essay?

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To provide background information and introduce the topic.

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To summarize the essay.

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To conclude the essay.

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To present arguments and evidence.

Question 8

What is a hook in the context of writing?

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A sentence or phrase that captures the reader's attention and draws them into a story.

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To attract someone or something by offering them something enticing or advantageous.

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A curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.

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A type of knot used to secure or fasten ropes or lines together.

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a strong hook for an expository essay?

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Starting with a startling fact

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Restating the essay prompt

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Listing the main points of the essay

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Introducing the author's background

Question 10

Which type of hook is used to start an expository essay with a surprising fact?

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Statistic Hook

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Anecdote Hook

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Question Hook

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Quote Hook

Question 11

What does the acronym P.E.E.L. stand for in the context of body paragraphs?

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Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link

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Point, Explanation, Evidence, Link

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Explanation, Evidence, Point, Link

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Link, Point, Explanation, Evidence

Question 12

What is the purpose of the 'Evidence' component in a P.E.E.L. body paragraph?

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To support and justify the point being made.

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To conclude the paragraph.

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To provide a personal opinion.

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

Question 13

What does the 'Link' component in a P.E.E.L. body paragraph do?

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Connects the paragraph to the next point or the overall argument.

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Summarizes the evidence presented.

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Introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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Provides a personal opinion.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the 'Explanation' component in a P.E.E.L. body paragraph?

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To analyze and elaborate on the evidence presented.

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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To conclude the paragraph.

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To provide a personal opinion.

Question 15

What is the function of the 'Point' component in a P.E.E.L. body paragraph?

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To introduce the main idea or argument of the paragraph.

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To provide supporting evidence.

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To explain the significance of the evidence.

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To summarize the main points.

Question 16

What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is a word-for-word replication of someone else's words, while a paraphrase restates someone else's ideas in your own words.

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A direct quote uses shorter sentences, while a paraphrase uses longer sentences.

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A direct quote uses your own words, while a paraphrase uses someone else's words.

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A direct quote is a summary of someone else's words, while a paraphrase is a word-for-word replication.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about direct quotes?

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Direct quotes are enclosed in quotation marks.

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Direct quotes are always shorter than paraphrases.

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Direct quotes rephrase someone else's ideas.

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Direct quotes are always written in italics.

Question 18

What is a signal phrase?

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A phrase that introduces a quotation or paraphrase.

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A phrase used to indicate the end of a sentence.

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A phrase that describes a specific sound in music.

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A phrase that adds unnecessary information to a text.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a signal phrase?

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To attribute a quotation or paraphrase to its original source.

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To introduce a plot twist in a story.

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To emphasize a main point in a text.

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To add decorative language to a paragraph.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a function of a conclusion paragraph?

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To introduce new arguments.

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To leave a lasting impression.

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To provide closure to the reader.

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To summarize the main points.

Question 21

What is a clincher in an expository conclusion paragraph?

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A sentence that leaves a lasting impression on the reader.

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A sentence that introduces a new topic.

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A sentence that adds supporting details.

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A sentence that summarizes the main points.

Question 22

What is the purpose of using transitions in an expository essay?

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To provide a smooth flow and logical connection between ideas.

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To provide a conclusion.

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To introduce new evidence.

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To repeat information.

Question 23

Which of the following would be the most appropriate transition word or phrase to use in an expository essay when introducing a new supporting point?

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"Furthermore..."

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"I believe that..."

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"In my experience..."

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"It's all about me..."

Question 24

When incorporating a direct quote into an evidence sentence in an expository essay, what is essential for the writer to do?

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Attribute the source and provide proper citation

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Change the wording to make it more unique

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Remove any attribution to the original source

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Insert the quote without any introductory context

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in an expository essay?

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To introduce the main point of the paragraph and guide the reader

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To engage the reader with a captivating anecdote

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To provide a brief summary of the entire essay

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To present the author's personal opinions and emotions

Question 26

In an expository essay, how does a topic sentence relate to the thesis statement?

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The topic sentence introduces the main point of a single paragraph, while the thesis statement covers the entire essay.

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The topic sentence presents the essay's main argument.

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The topic sentence serves as a replacement for the thesis statement.

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The topic sentence should restate the thesis statement word-for-word.

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a strong topic sentence for a paragraph in an expository essay about renewable energy sources?

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"Solar power is a sustainable and eco-friendly option for electricity generation."

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"This paragraph will discuss renewable energy sources."

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"There are various types of renewable energy, but which one is the best?"

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"Wind turbines are an interesting technology."

Question 28

What is the role of evidence and supporting details in relation to the topic sentence in an expository essay paragraph?

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They should directly support and elaborate on the topic sentence's main point.

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They should include unrelated information to make the paragraph more interesting.

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They should be omitted to keep the paragraph concise.

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They should introduce new topics that are only loosely related to the topic sentence.

Question 29

When is it most appropriate to use transitional phrases such as "therefore," "as a result," or "consequently" in an expository essay?

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To show cause-and-effect relationships between ideas

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Only in the essay's introduction and conclusion

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At the beginning of each paragraph

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To introduce a counterargument

Question 30

In an expository essay, which transitional word or phrase would be most suitable to signal a comparison between two concepts or ideas?

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In contrast

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Furthermore

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In conclusion

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However

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