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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A thesis statement is used to: A) State the main idea of one paragraph. B) State the main idea of the whole essay. C) Report research findings. D) Replace the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) State the main idea of the whole essay. 2. Task 2 contributes ..... as much as Task 1 to the Writing score. A) Four times. B) Three times. C) Once. D) Twice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Twice. 3. In the results section, we usually use present tenses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. What is the risk of taking a position before doing research? A) Biased research of information which does not support the position. B) Biased research of information which completely supports the position. C) Professional research of information which only supports the position. D) Biased research of information which only supports the position. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biased research of information which only supports the position. 5. The estimate for decorating my condo which you make in your letter is not satisfactory. A) HURTING. B) PLEASANT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) HURTING. 6. Using ideas, words, or statements of another person as one's own without citation is A) Integrity. B) Ethics. C) Plagiarism. D) Cheating. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plagiarism. 7. Is the first paragraph in an essay and introduces the topic and gives general information about the topic. A) Conclusion. B) Transitions. C) Background. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction. 8. Correct terms must be used in academic writing in order to accurately convey ideas. A) Objectivity. B) Formality. C) Precision. D) Accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Accuracy. 9. Choose the most concise option: "The reason why the event was postponed is because of the rain." A) The event was postponed due to the rain. B) Due to the rain, the event was postponed. C) Because of the rain, the event was postponed. D) The event was postponed because of the rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The event was postponed because of the rain. 10. Substitute the two-word verb phrase with a more formal one-word equivalent.This study looked into the operations of a dozen call centers from a retail bank to evaluate their capacity management. A) Investigated. B) Observed. C) Identified. D) Managed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Investigated. 11. Which of the following must be done first when you are asked to write a review. A) Read or watch the material carefully. B) Compose an outline. C) Write down your thought while reading or watching. D) Come up with a thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Read or watch the material carefully. 12. When summarizing an academic text, you should: A) Include all supporting details and examples. B) Focus on the main points and key arguments. C) Present your own opinions and interpretations. D) Use direct quotes extensively. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Focus on the main points and key arguments. 13. Prices have gone up by about 4% every year since 1998.Which of the following sentences that has the same meaning as the sentence above? A) There has been a dramatic increase in the rate of inflation. B) There has been a constant rise in the rate of inflation. C) There has been a sharp fall in the rate of inflation. D) There has been an downward trend in the rate of inflation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There has been a constant rise in the rate of inflation. 14. What is this class called? A) Writing in English. B) Academic Writing. C) Writing like Academics. D) English Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Academic Writing. 15. They received ..... to attend the sessions as long as they didn't interrupt. A) Permit. B) Possibility. C) Permission. D) Process. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Permission. 16. Read each statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE."The sources in the literature review can be arranged in any manner." A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 17. You should reference at the end of each statement or fact that you make. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. To edit a writing means ..... A) To check a piece of writing for errors. B) To change or correct a piece of writing. C) To arrange in a clear, logical way. D) To find and collect together. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To change or correct a piece of writing. 19. "VERY LAZY" also means A) Indolent. B) Glutton. C) Topsy-turvy. D) Insolent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indolent. 20. Which are the formal version of "you eat too much fast food, you will be ill" ? A) Heavy FF consumers will always get illness. B) Heavy FF consumer may experience health problems. C) People who eat too much fastfood will of course get ill. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Heavy FF consumer may experience health problems. 21. A conclusion should NOT ..... A) Restate the main argument. B) Remind the reader of the strengths of your main argument. C) Reiterate the most important evidence supporting the argument. D) Introduce new ideas and information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduce new ideas and information. 22. Would you like to start collecting stamps? ..... , go to the library and take out a beginner's bookon the hobby. A) Consequently. B) In brief. C) First. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) First. 23. Choose the correct sentence. A) Go and fetch some water for me. B) Fetch some water for me. C) Go to fetch some water for me. D) Fetch and bring some water for me. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fetch some water for me. 24. Considering ..... high costs of ..... internet, providing free access to ..... web from ..... government would be beneficial. A) The / the / the / the. B) The / the / a / the. C) -/-/-/ the. D) -/the /-/ the. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The / the / the / the. 25. I do not believe that the results are accurate. A) Informal Writing. B) Formal Writing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal Writing. 26. What is a common mistake when trying to write concisely? A) Writing in first person. B) Eliminating necessary details. C) Using active voice. D) Using too many adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eliminating necessary details. 27. "This IP-DG method made use of purely imaginary penalty parameters and penalization of the jumps of function values, normal derivatives, and tangential derivatives. '' A) This is the active voice. B) This is the passive voice. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This is the active voice. 28. What is the last day of the fall semester? A) January 20. B) January 15. C) January 25. D) January 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) January 20. 29. How many topics should a paragraph contain? A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. 30. Which sentence belongs in academic writing? A) Take the action immediately. B) The action should be taken immediately. C) Can the action be taken immediately?. D) We suggest that the action is taken immediately. 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