The primary purpose of expository writing is to

The primary purpose of expository writing is to
 
  a. tell a story.
  b. explain ideas and give information.
  c. describe a person, place, or object.
  d. influence a reader's opinions or behaviors.

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Ques. 2

The difference between a general idea and a specific idea is that a general idea is
 
  a. broader.
  b. more inclusive.
  c. more detailed.
  d. a and b only.

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Ques. 3

Identifying the topic of a paragraph involves all of the following except
 
  a. discovering the subject or focus of the paragraph.
  b. asking yourself who or what the whole paragraph is about.
  c. expressing the topic in one word only.
  d. making sure the topic is general enough to include the whole paragraph.

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Ques. 4

A paragraph can be defined as a
 
  a. group of sentences that are all about the same idea.
  b. list of related terms and phrases.
  c. group of examples that illustrate an idea.
  d. set of details connected by transitions.

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Ques. 5

In expository paragraphs, details often support the main idea by
 
  a. giving examples.
  b. providing evidence.
  c. explaining reasons or causes.
  d. all of the above.

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Ques. 6

The type of supporting details that make an abstract idea more concrete for the reader are
 
  a. examples.
  b. evidence.
  c. statistics.
  d. reasons.

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Ques. 7

For the set of terms, e-mail, texting, phone call, postcard, face to face, the topic that best applies is
 
  a. written communication.
  b. online communication.
  c. instant communication.
  d. methods of communication.

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Ques. 8

Supporting details that answer the question why are usually
 
  a. examples.
  b. reasons.
  c. statistics.
  d. evidence.