Lesson T2.1.1

T2.1.1 Formal expository and narrative essays Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the primary goal of an expository essay?

    • Explaining a topic
    • Frightening readers
    • Telling jokes
    • Rhyming words
  2. What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

    • Central argument
    • Concluding rhyme
    • Character list
    • Publisher name
  3. What sentence introduces the main point of a paragraph?

    • Final summary
    • Action verb
    • Complex clause
    • Topic sentence
  4. What type of writing tells a true or imagined story?

    • Grocery list
    • Expository text
    • Narrative essay
    • Scientific report
  5. Which feature is essential for a formal essay?

    • Emoticon icons
    • Text speak
    • Impersonal language
    • Slang terms
  6. What is the primary function of a conclusion in an essay?

    • Summarise and reflect
    • Introduce new evidence
    • Hook the reader
    • State the thesis
  7. Which feature is essential in a strong essay introduction?

    • Personal anecdote
    • Detailed conclusion
    • Clear thesis statement
    • Counter-argument paragraph
  8. What should begin a well-structured expository paragraph?

    • Counter-claim
    • Concluding remark
    • Topic sentence
    • Raw data
  9. What must a narrative essay about a personal journey include?

    • Scientific methodology
    • Sequential events and reflection
    • Formal statistical data
    • Unlinked random paragraphs
  10. What tone is typically required in a formal expository essay?

    • Impersonal language
    • Emotional hyperbole
    • First-person narrative
    • Colloquial slang
  11. Which devices create cohesion between paragraphs in an essay?

    • Linking words
    • Font changes
    • Subheadings
    • Bullet points
  12. What type of evidence is most appropriate in an expository essay?

    • Unverified rumour
    • Personal opinion
    • Fictional anecdote
    • Cited reliable data
  13. 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
  14. What is the main problem when an essay repeats the same point?

    • Too much evidence
    • Overly complex thesis
    • Lack of development
    • Excessive cohesion
  15. What distinguishes an analytical paragraph from a descriptive one?

    • Using dialogue
    • Omitting evidence
    • Listing facts
    • Explaining significance
  16. What is a counter-argument in an essay?

    • The main thesis
    • An opposing view
    • A supporting quote
    • A concluding summary
  17. What does addressing a counter-argument achieve in an essay?

    • Confuses the reader
    • Weakens the thesis
    • Shows reasoned balance
    • Contradicts the intro
  18. Which technique effectively hooks a reader in a narrative essay?

    • Dictionary definition
    • Thesis statement
    • Statistical table
    • Vivid opening moment
  19. How does a writer demonstrate reflection in a narrative essay?

    • Describing weather
    • Using formal citations
    • Listing event dates
    • Commenting on meaning
  20. 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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