Writer's Choice Grade 7

Unit 5: Expository Writing

Multiple Choice Quiz


1.	Which of these is NOT an example of expository writing?
		A)	a research report
		B)	a how-to article
		C)	a short story
		D)	directions


2.	Which of these is the best way to explain how to do something?
		A)	to arrange the steps in order
		B)	to go over the difficult steps first
		C)	to list the steps according to personal preference
		D)	to arrange the steps according to their importance


3.	Which of these statements includes statistics?
		A)	A baseball has 108 stitches.
		B)	We went to the ball game last Saturday.
		C)	The ball game was delayed because of rain.
		D)	A catcher's mitt is thicker than other baseball gloves.


4.	Which statement best explains cause and effect?
		A)	You should think before you speak.
		B)	One thing leads to another.
		C)	Sometimes things just happen.
		D)	Where there's a will, there's a way.


5.	Which statement shows a comparison?
		A)	Dogs have four legs, and so do cats.
		B)	Cats are more independent than dogs.
		C)	A dog can be a loving and loyal companion.
		D)	Some dogs probably do enjoy chasing cats.


6.	Which of these helps you in planning a research report?
		A)	Broaden your topic.
		B)	Proofread your work carefully.
		C)	Choose a topic that you actually care about.
		D)	Use just one reliable source for all of your research.


7.	Which of these is a primary source?
		A)	an article in an encyclopedia
		B)	a magazine article
		C)	a journal entry
		D)	a biography


8.	What do we call a cause that leads to an effect that leads to another effect?
		A)	a big mess
		B)	a chain of fools
		C)	a chain of events
		D)	a circular argument


9.	What is a thesis statement?
		A)	a list of primary sources
		B)	a paragraph that explains a theory
		C)	a sentence or two about an interview subject
		D)	a sentence or two that express the main idea of a work


10.	Which of these is NOT a good interview technique?
		A)	to ask follow-up questions
		B)	to listen carefully to the answers
		C)	to ask permission before using a tape recorder
		D)	to prepare a list of yes-or-no questions ahead of time