Lesson T2.1.1
T2.1.1 Formal expository and narrative essays Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary goal of an expository essay?
- Explaining a topic
- Frightening readers
- Telling jokes
- Rhyming words
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What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
- Central argument
- Concluding rhyme
- Character list
- Publisher name
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What sentence introduces the main point of a paragraph?
- Final summary
- Action verb
- Complex clause
- Topic sentence
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What type of writing tells a true or imagined story?
- Grocery list
- Expository text
- Narrative essay
- Scientific report
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Which feature is essential for a formal essay?
- Emoticon icons
- Text speak
- Impersonal language
- Slang terms
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What is the primary function of a conclusion in an essay?
- Summarise and reflect
- Introduce new evidence
- Hook the reader
- State the thesis
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Which feature is essential in a strong essay introduction?
- Personal anecdote
- Detailed conclusion
- Clear thesis statement
- Counter-argument paragraph
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What should begin a well-structured expository paragraph?
- Counter-claim
- Concluding remark
- Topic sentence
- Raw data
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What must a narrative essay about a personal journey include?
- Scientific methodology
- Sequential events and reflection
- Formal statistical data
- Unlinked random paragraphs
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What tone is typically required in a formal expository essay?
- Impersonal language
- Emotional hyperbole
- First-person narrative
- Colloquial slang
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Which devices create cohesion between paragraphs in an essay?
- Linking words
- Font changes
- Subheadings
- Bullet points
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What type of evidence is most appropriate in an expository essay?
- Unverified rumour
- Personal opinion
- Fictional anecdote
- Cited reliable data
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Why does a formal expository essay require a clear logical structure?
- To increase word count
- To guide the reader
- To hide weak arguments
- To confuse the audience
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What is the main problem when an essay repeats the same point?
- Too much evidence
- Overly complex thesis
- Lack of development
- Excessive cohesion
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What distinguishes an analytical paragraph from a descriptive one?
- Using dialogue
- Omitting evidence
- Listing facts
- Explaining significance
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What is a counter-argument in an essay?
- The main thesis
- An opposing view
- A supporting quote
- A concluding summary
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What does addressing a counter-argument achieve in an essay?
- Confuses the reader
- Weakens the thesis
- Shows reasoned balance
- Contradicts the intro
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Which technique effectively hooks a reader in a narrative essay?
- Dictionary definition
- Thesis statement
- Statistical table
- Vivid opening moment
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How does a writer demonstrate reflection in a narrative essay?
- Describing weather
- Using formal citations
- Listing event dates
- Commenting on meaning
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What does the term 'cohesion' refer to in an essay?
- Clear connection of ideas
- Varied font sizes
- Random paragraph lengths
- Complex vocabulary choices
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