Expository Writing Quiz

Where should the thesis of the essay be?

• In paragraph 2 (body paragraph)

• In the introduction paragraph

• In paragraph 3 (body paragraph)

• In the conclusion

When you write your thesis statement, how many ideas should you present to the reader?

• there should be one idea

• there should be three ideas

• there should be two examples

• there should be two ideas

How do you begin an introduction?

• begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language.

• begin the intro with an example about your ideas

• begin the intro with "because" to explain your thesis

• begin the intro with explaining why the example is appropriate for the body paragraph.

What is a good transition phrase to use when you begin the 1st body paragraph?

• To conclude

• First of all

• Next

• For example

What is a good transition phrase to use when you go from body paragraph 1 to body paragraph 2?

• To continue

• To summarize

• For instance

• However

What is a good transition to use when you end the essay (the conclusion)?

• Therefore

• To begin

• In the end

• For example

A thesis statement is the first sentence of a body paragraph

• True

• False

A statement or sentence that states the purpose of the essay

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis Statement

How many body paragraphs do you need if you have two reasons in your thesis statement?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The purpose of an expository essay is to

• describe

• persuade

• argue

• explain