EXPOSITORY WRITING ASSIGNMENT
SAMPLE PAPER
GROUP#07
GROUP MEMBERS:
ABDUL MUJEEB
ABDULLAH KHAN
ARSALAN TARIQ
MUHAMMAD ADNAN
MUHAMMAD HANAN
MUHAMMAD JALAL HAMID
SUBMITTED TO: MAM UZMA ANWAR
PART-1
QUESTION 1. MCQS Each MCQ carries 1 mark each.
1. What is the main purpose of a bridge sentence?
A). To start a new essay
whole topic
B) .To link one paragraph to another
C). To summarize the
D). To add humor
2. Which transition phrase best shows contrast in a bridge sentence?
A). Therefore
B). Similarly
C). However
D). Furthermore
3. A thesis statement is always placed:
A). In the conclusion
B). At the start of the essay C). At the end of the first paragraph
D). In the appendix
4. A strong thesis statement in expository writing is based on:
A). Opinions
B). Emotions
C). Facts
D). Stories
5. Which of the following is the first step in the writing process?
A). Drafting
B). Publishing
C). Prewriting
D). Editing
6. What does the "R" in the A.R.M.S. revising strategy stand for?
A). Repeat
B). Rewrite
C). Remove
D). Replace
7. Which of the following is NOT a type of expository writing?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Cause and effect
C) Personal diary D) Problem-solution
8. Writing for a general audience requires:
A) Complex vocabulary B) Technical terms only C) Clear and simple language
jargon
9. Which tone is best suited for academic writing?
A) Friendly B) Formal
C) Humorous
D) Casual
10. Which research type focuses on understanding human behavior?
A) Qualitative
B) Quantitative
C) Technical
D) Descriptive
D) Formal
11. Descriptive research aims to:
A) Test a theory B) Prove cause
C) Describe characteristics
D) Use experiments
12. Which writing type compares similarities and differences?
A) Narrative
B) Compare and contrast
C) Persuasive
D) Descriptive
13. Public audience writing should
A) Use academic vocabulary
relatable
B) Focus on high-level concepts
C) Be engaging and
D) Always be formal
14. What defines cause and effect writing?
A) Storytelling B) Listing facts
C) Showing reasons and outcomes
D) Opinion giving
15. What is the correct writing approach for a professor?
A) Formal and well-structured
C) Funny and short
B) Casual and brief
D) Poetic and informal
16. Why is knowing your audience important?
A) To add jokes
editing
B) To increase word count
C) To adjust tone and language
D) To skip
17. Quantitative research involves:
A) Observations and interviews
statistics
B) Open-ended responses
D) Stories and feelings
18. Which tone suits writing a blog for teenagers?
A) Technical
B) Cold
C) Informal and fun
D) Legal
19. In research, informed consent means:
A) Surprise participation
B) No information is given
C) Full details shared with voluntary agreement
D) Forceful participation
C) Numerical data and
20. A literature review is used to:
A) Publish news
B) Describe a trip
C) Summarize and analyze research
D) Make jokes
PART-2 (Short Questions and Answers)
Q2. What is a bridge sentence? Write one to connect the following two ideas: “Social media is
widely used by teenagers.” (2 Marks)
Q3. Write a thesis statement for an essay on "The importance of time management in student
life." (1 Mark)
Q4. What are the first two steps of the writing process? Briefly explain their purpose. (2 Marks)
Q5. Write a topic sentence for a paragraph on "The role of technology in education." (1 Mark)
Q6. What is the function of a thesis statement in expository writing? (2 Marks)
Q7. What are the major differences between writing for academic vs public audiences?
(2 Marks)
Q8. Explain the importance of understanding purpose and audience in writing. (2 Marks)
Q9. Describe quantitative and qualitative research with examples. (3 Marks)
Q10. What are the five stages of writing? Explain briefly. (2 Marks)
Q11. List and explain any four ethical considerations in human research. (2 Marks)
Q12. How do tone and style affect the impact of writing? (1 Mark)
Q13. What is problem-solution writing? Give an example. (2 Marks)
Marking Scheme Rubric
Criteria
Excellent (5)
Good (4)
Satisfactory (3)
Needs
Improvement (12)
Lacks depth or
relevance
Content relevance
and conference
Deep insight;
aligned with
course content
Mostly relevant
Some gaps
Organization and
coherence
Logical flow,
clear structure
Minor
inconsistencies
Adequate
Disorganized
Writing style and
clarity
Clear, engaging,
formal tone
Mostly clear
Some confusion
Unclear/poor
grammar
Adherence to
marking scheme
All sections
well-balanced
One section
slightly off
Uneven coverage
Poor distribution
of content
Justification for Mark Allocation
Midterm (10 marks): Introduces students to foundational ideas that must be
demonstrated clearly and concisely.
Final Term (20 marks): Reflects advanced understanding; hence, more weight is
assigned for demonstrating depth and analysis.
Objective Section (20 marks): Equal weight with final term because it requires precise
knowledge, definitions, and clarity, which are critical in academic assessment.
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