This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is a common feature of academic writing? A) Use of first-person pronouns. B) Inclusion of personal anecdotes. C) Objective tone and evidence-based arguments. D) Frequent use of rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Objective tone and evidence-based arguments. 2. Read each statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE."The title of the book and name of the author should be mentioned in the Conclusion portion of the book review." A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 3. "Academic writing should aim to be objective, or neutral, as opposed to subjective." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. What is an abstract used for? A) For a brief written interview. B) For a written description of a project. C) For a news article. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For a written description of a project. 5. What are potential consequences of plagiarism? A) Receiving a zero on the assignment. B) Having to redo the assignment. C) Losing a teacher or parent's trust. D) All of these answers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these answers. 6. When a student cheats, he reveals two things about himself. In getting help from anotherstudent, he proclaims that someone else is more competent than himself; ..... , thecheater shows his perfectionist tendency by suggesting that he is being measured againstunrealistic standards. A) On the contrary. B) In short. C) In addition. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition. 7. (I.) Academic writing follows the same writing process as other types of texts.(II.) Academic writing is writing which communicates ideas, information and research to the wider academic community. A) The first statement is true, but the second is false. B) Both statements is true. C) The first statement is false, but the second is true. D) Both statements is false. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The first statement is false, but the second is true. 8. What are the instructional words for "Evaluation" ? A) Evaluate, assess, judge, argue, recommend and incorporate. B) Assess, judge, argue, recommend, comment and contrast. C) Evaluate, assess, judge, argue, recommend and comment. D) Assess, judge, argue, recommend, comment and summarize. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evaluate, assess, judge, argue, recommend and comment. 9. Which sentence is accurate? A) That was the best practice in an ancient Greece. B) That was the best practice in an obsolete Greece. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That was the best practice in an ancient Greece. 10. Academic vocabulary:What does the term 'plagiarism' mean in the context of academic writing? A) Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own without giving credit to the original author. B) Writing a paper without any errors. C) Using complex words and phrases in your writing. D) Writing a paper in a hurry without proper research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own without giving credit to the original author. 11. Which of these sentence fragments is correct? A) In accordance with the previous author . B) In accordance to the previous author . C) In accordance for the previous author . D) In accordance at the previous author . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In accordance with the previous author . 12. This report provides a formal record of an experiment A) Laboratory Report. B) Research Paper. C) Abstract. D) Conference Presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Laboratory Report. 13. Which sentence observes formality? A) The author didn't consider the data gathered. B) The author did not consider the data gathered. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author did not consider the data gathered. 14. Academic referencing:How should you format a bibliography in Chicago style? A) Double spaced with no author's name. B) Including only the title of the work and date of publication. C) With a hanging indent and including author's name, title of the work, publication information, and date of publication. D) Single spaced with no indentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) With a hanging indent and including author's name, title of the work, publication information, and date of publication. 15. The example of contraction that can be used in academic writing is ..... A) The government can't stay away from this urgent problem. B) The students do not create new project. C) Mr. Jokowi's been in his official conference. D) The virus has affected the new governor's daughter. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The virus has affected the new governor's daughter. 16. Which type of writing is characterized by using facts, statistics, and examples to support a thesis statement? A) Expository writing. B) Narrative writing. C) Descriptive writing. D) Persuasive writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expository writing. 17. An academic report should not be an essay reflecting your personal emotions and opinions. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 18. It is a good idea to use multi-word verbs such as 'go up', 'go down' and 'carry on'. A) T. B) F. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) F. 19. Nuel ingin mendapatkan data mengenai seluruh search engine, namun tidak ingin menampilkan mengenai yahoo. Bagaimana boolean search yang dapat dituliskan Nuel dalam mesin pencari ..... A) Search engine +yahoo. B) Search engine-yahoo. C) "search engine". D) Yahoo-search engine. E) Search engine OR yahoo. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Search engine-yahoo. 20. The use of emotive language is encourage when making research paper. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 21. So, what exactly is choice architecture? Thaler, Sunstein and Balz, three well-known thinkers in behavioural science, define it as the "careful design of environments in which people make decisions." [1] A) Journal Article. B) Case Study. C) Blog Post. D) News Article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blog Post. 22. Ada berapa kata dalam menulis judul Tugas AKhir Anda? A) 7-8 kata. B) 8-15 kata. C) 10-15 kata. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 8-15 kata. 23. What are the three parts of a paragraph? A) The topic sentence, the controlling idea, and the concluding sentence. B) The topic sentence, the supporting sentences (body), and the concluding sentence. C) The topic sentence, the supporting sentences (body), and the thesis. D) The topic sentence, the supporting sentences (body), and the restatement of the thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The topic sentence, the supporting sentences (body), and the concluding sentence. 24. Which one is not emphasized as very important in academic writing? A) Organization. B) Language. C) Artistic value. D) Punctuation and capitalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Artistic value. 25. Which tense is typically used when writing up research findings? A) Past Simple. B) Future Tense. C) Present Continuous. D) Present Perfect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Past Simple. 26. Which is the correct preposition with the verb 'contrast'? A) This study will examine the contrast to two reading methods. B) This study will examine the contrast between two reading methods. C) This study will examine the contrast in two reading methods. D) This study will examine the contrast of two reading methods. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This study will examine the contrast between two reading methods. 27. Is the last paragraph in an essay, restaes the thesis staement and summarizes the main points discussed in body paragraphs. A) Details. B) Introduction. C) Conclusion. D) Concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 28. What does it mean to paraphrase a source in academic writing? A) To include quotation marks around the original text. B) To copy the text word for word. C) To omit the source citation. D) To summarize the main ideas in your own words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To summarize the main ideas in your own words. 29. Which order of adjectives is correct? A) Material-quality/opinion-origin-size-age-shape-color-purpose/kind. B) Quality/opinion-size-age-shape-material-color-origin-purpose/kind. C) Quality/opinion-size-age-shape-color-origin-material-purpose/kind. D) Quality/opinion-origin-size-age-shape-color-material-purpose/kind. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quality/opinion-size-age-shape-color-origin-material-purpose/kind. 30. "Eating fast food definitely leads to obesity and health problems." A) Strong statement. B) Cautious statement. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strong statement. 31. Evidence from research must be provided to support claims. A) Objectivity. B) Formality. C) Complexity. D) Accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Objectivity. 32. The method section is usually written in the present tense. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 33. An in-text citatioin looks like: A) Manton, 2008. B) Richard Manton, 2008. C) Manton, R. 2008. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Manton, 2008. 34. It is a feature of an academic text which demands brevity of the language. A) Formal. B) Brief. C) Clear. D) Knowledge. E) Analytical. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brief. 35. What does "Disagree profoundly" mean? A) To disagree very strongly or in an extreme way. B) To slightly disagree. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To disagree very strongly or in an extreme way. 36. Which of the following is a research tool? A) Graph. B) Questionnarre. C) Diagram. D) Illustration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Questionnarre. 37. What is an example of descriptive writing? A) My favorite place by Jane. B) The day I lost my wallet by John Smith. C) The benefits of exercise by Sarah Johnson. D) Why recycling is important by Tom Lee. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My favorite place by Jane. 38. Credible or not credible? Websites that end with .org, .edu, or .gov A) Credible. B) Not credible. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Credible. 39. Which of the following is an example of an academic writing format? A) Introduction, body, conclusion. B) Problem-solution, cause-effect. C) Narrative, descriptive, expository. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction, body, conclusion. 40. Which of these is NOT a function of an introduction? A) Get the audience's attention. B) Restate the main arguments. C) Introduce and define the topic. D) Outline the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate the main arguments. 41. Which one does not include to writing aspects ..... A) Unity. B) Coherence. C) Cohesive. D) Random. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Random. 42. What is the purpose of a reference list? A) To confuse the reader about the sources used. B) To include detailed information about the author. C) To number all the references in the document. D) To provide a list of sources used in the document. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide a list of sources used in the document. 43. Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is: A) Sight. B) Periodical. C) Research. D) Plagiarism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plagiarism. 44. The sentence below is an example of ..... ?"A secretary should be loyal to her boss." A) Sexist language. B) Ambiguous word/phrase. C) Incorrect diction. D) Slang/colloquial language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sexist language. 45. Which sentence below has the best choice of vocabulary?A:The demand for highly productive agricultural lands creates challenges for the preservation of natural habitats and native biodiversity.B:The demand for fecund pastures and arable lands creates challenges for the preservation of natural habitats and autochthonous biodiversity. A) A. B) B. C) They both look perfect to me. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 46. Which are the elements that a Thesis Statement must have? A) The elements of a Thesis statement are:-the topic sentence-the subtopics or controlling ideas. B) The elements of a Thesis Statement are:-the general topic and-the subtopics or controlling ideas. C) The elements of a Thesis Statement are:-one general topic and-two subtopics or controlling ideas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The elements of a Thesis Statement are:-the general topic and-the subtopics or controlling ideas. 47. Which of the following is not the content of CV? A) Academic Detail. B) References. C) Quotations. D) Email. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quotations. 48. For in-text citation, if the source does not have a date or year, what should be noted? A) Write an estimated year. B) Write (n.d.). C) Write "no date available" besides the author. D) Write the time you accessed the source. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Write (n.d.). 49. This a detailed description of a series of activities aimed at solving a certain problem. A) Position Paper. B) Research Report. C) Book Review. D) Project Proposal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Project Proposal. 50. Listed below are not features of Academic writing EXCEPT? A) Biased. B) Not grandiose. C) Long winded. D) Personal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not grandiose. 51. MOOCs stands for- A) Maximum Oral Online Courses. B) Massive Open Online Courses. C) Maximum Outreach Online Courses. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Massive Open Online Courses. 52. "The LQG measure satisfies a certain change of coordinates formula [DS11, Proposition 2.1]." A) This is the past perfect. B) This is the simple present. C) This is the simple past. D) This is the present perfect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is the simple present. 53. Which sentence is most appropriate for an academic essay? A) The results indicate a significant trend. B) I think this is a great idea. C) In my opinion, this is the best solution. D) This is awesome!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The results indicate a significant trend. 54. What is the definition of plagiarism? A) Using someone else's ideas with permission. B) Creating original work without citing sources. C) Copying and borrowing original ideas without consent. D) Summarizing research papers accurately. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Copying and borrowing original ideas without consent. 55. When making notes, you should always include: A) Your own ideas. B) A full reference. C) The date. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A full reference. 56. Why should you write an introductory paragraph? A) To create a positive first impression on the readers. B) To show off your writing skills. C) To restate the significant information. D) To introduce a new main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To create a positive first impression on the readers. 57. What is the purpose of the conclusion section in academic writing? A) To introduce the topic. B) To summarize key points and findings. C) To provide background information. D) To present new arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize key points and findings. 58. The mob was very rowdy during the protest against cuts to university funding. A) Informal Writing. B) Formal Writing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal Writing. 59. Long finds an essay on the internet that is for the same topic as the one Mr. Wayne has given for practice. He copies one of the body paragraphs but uses a dictionary to find a synonym for most words. A) Plagiarism. B) Not Plagiarism. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plagiarism. 60. An academic paper tends to have complicated and long words which contribute to the difficulty in comprehending the text. A) Formality. B) Explicitness. C) Precision. D) Complexity. 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