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1. Before you begin writing an expository essay, you must consider...
A
the length of the essay
B
the purpose and audience
C
your knowledge about the topic
2. The purpose of expository writing is to...
A
inform or explain
B
cause someone to take action or form an opinion
C
tell a story
3. The main idea of the essay is shown through the...
A
thesis statement
B
topic sentence
C
supporting details
4. The main idea of the body paragraph is shown through...
A
thesis statement
B
topic sentence
C
supporting details
5. Which of the following should NOT be included in an introduction?
A
background information
B
questions
C
concluding sentence
6. Which of the following is NOT a linker?
A
Then
B
Therefore
C
That
7. Which of the following should be included in a conclusion?
A
your opinions about the essay
B
summary of the main points
C
new information
8. The thesis statement is RESTATED in the __________, usually as the first sentence
A
introduction
B
body
C
conclusion
9. Which of the following is NOT included in the body paragraph?
A
Examples
B
Explanation
C
Examination
10. Which of the following is NOT a good tip for body paragraphs?
A
Arrange sentences in a logical order
B
Add interesting but unrelated details
C
Develop only one idea in each body paragraph