This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does "Touches on issues" mean? A) To briefly mention or discuss problems or topics. B) To completely solve all problems. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To briefly mention or discuss problems or topics. 2. The purpose of academic writing is to entertain rather than to inform. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 3. Identify the redundant word in the sentence:'The final outcome of the project was a complete success.' A) Complete. B) Final. C) Outcome. D) Success. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complete. 4. How can you distinguish between a primary and secondary source? A) A) Primary sources always contain statistics and data. B) B) Secondary sources offer interpretations and analyses of other sources. C) C) Primary sources are always published online, while secondary sources are printed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Secondary sources offer interpretations and analyses of other sources. 5. Thesis statement A) Provides a summary of the essay's introduction. B) States the central message of the essay, accurately reflecting the essay's content. C) Lists the main points discussed in the essay. D) Offers a personal opinion on the essay topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) States the central message of the essay, accurately reflecting the essay's content. 6. Choose the most concise version of this sentence:'The manager, who was very busy, decided to postpone the meeting until a later date.' A) The manager postponed the meeting because he was busy. B) The manager, who was busy, postponed the meeting. C) The busy manager postponed the meeting. D) The manager, being busy, postponed the meeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The busy manager postponed the meeting. 7. A reaction paper, review and critique generally use the same organization of ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Which of the following is non-academic? A) Serious thought content. B) Error free writing. C) Well planed writing. D) Conversational content. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conversational content. 9. What does "Draw an analogy" mean? A) To make a comparison between things with similar features to help explain an idea. B) To confuse two unrelated things. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make a comparison between things with similar features to help explain an idea. 10. To organize 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: C) To arrange in a clear, logical way. 11. What is a concise way to express "The reason why the project was delayed is because of the lack of resources." ? A) Because of the lack of resources, the project was delayed. B) The project was delayed due to lack of resources. C) The project was delayed because of the lack of resources. D) Due to lack of resources, the project was delayed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The project was delayed due to lack of resources. 12. Apa itu artikel ilmiah? A) Artikel tentang sains fiksi. B) Cerita pendek tentang sains. C) Tulisan yang memaparkan hasil penelitian atau kajian secara sistematis dan metodologis. D) Laporan mingguan kegiatan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tulisan yang memaparkan hasil penelitian atau kajian secara sistematis dan metodologis. 13. Avoid contractions. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 14. Which type of writing is used to create a vivid picture of a person, place, or thing? A) Descriptive writing. B) Persuasive writing. C) Expository writing. D) Narrative writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Descriptive writing. 15. What is the significance of a literature review in academic writing? A) To provide a summary of the entire paper. B) To introduce the topic and main idea of the paper. C) To analyze and evaluate existing research on the topic. D) To conclude the paper with final thoughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To analyze and evaluate existing research on the topic. 16. If I had followed my parents' advice, I ..... A) Would not broken the law. B) Would not break the law. C) Would have not broken the law. D) Would not have broken the law. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Would not have broken the law. 17. It is a good idea to use the phrase 'lots of' in academic writing. A) T. B) F. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) F. 18. What is the purpose of in-text citations? A) To confuse the reader. B) To summarize the main points of the text. C) To provide minimal details for the reader to find the source. D) To list all references at the end of the document. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide minimal details for the reader to find the source. 19. In academic writing, classification helps in: A) Entertaining the reader. B) Organizing ideas or information systematically. C) Adding personal opinions. D) Simplifying language for the general public. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organizing ideas or information systematically. 20. In academic writing, we can use personal pronouns like "I believe" or "I think" . A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 21. What could be a consequence of committing plagiarism? A) Getting a warning only. B) Receiving a higher grade. C) Being praised for originality. D) Failing the course or expulsion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Failing the course or expulsion. 22. In academic writing the Past Tense is used to ..... A) Tell anecdotes. B) Report on the results of research. C) Report your own ideas. D) Prove a theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Report on the results of research. 23. What are the the main responsibilities below?1. Provide accurate and relevant information2. Do not manipulate and misinterpret the data3. Avoid included any sensitive issues or blaming other in the report A) Responsible to reader. B) Responsible to content. C) Responsible to evaluator. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Responsible to content. 24. What are the different types of academic writing? A) Novels, short stories, and memoirs. B) Biographies, autobiographies, and letters. C) Essays, research papers, and reports. D) Poetry, fiction, and drama. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Essays, research papers, and reports. 25. ..... Music has changed dramatically over the years and new types of music are constantly appearing. A) -. B) The. C) An. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) -. 26. Which is NOT an example of academic writing? A) Movie Analysis. B) Book report. C) Textbook. D) News Article. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) News Article. 27. The film who we saw last week was long A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Popular writing is usually aimed at experts and specialists in a field. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 29. You should try to avoid using personal pronouns such as 'I' or 'you'. A) T. B) F. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) T. 30. Is the controlling idea the writer's own idea? A) No. B) Yes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes. 31. Academic Writing means you have to write long sentences and complicated vocabularies. A) TOTALLY YES. B) I am not sure. C) Well, you got the point. D) Sorry, but you got the wrong idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sorry, but you got the wrong idea. 32. Match the highlighted prefixes in the sentences to the meanings."Biodiversity has been reduced through use of modern seed types and agrochemicals." A) Connected with society. B) Connected with the mind. C) Connected with electricity. D) Connected with the nerves. E) Connected with farming. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Connected with farming. 33. It is an evaluation report of previous studies related to the subject matter of an academic paper. A) Literature Review. B) Article Review. C) Movie Review. D) Book Review. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Literature Review. 34. What is the primary point that the writer wants to convey in academic texts? A) The topic idea. B) The main idea. C) The one and only idea. D) The supreme idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main idea. 35. Your teacher suggests that you buy an ..... A) Electronic robot. B) Electronic translator. C) Electronic game. D) Iphone 16. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Electronic translator. 36. Which of the following is TRUE about academic writing? A) The tone can be casual and conversational. B) It is used in creative and literary work. C) The writer uses uses words to create imagery. D) The writing must be objective and free from bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The writing must be objective and free from bias. 37. What academic writing is a write-up of the aims, methods, results and conclusions of a lab experiment? A) Research. B) Literature review. C) Annotated Bibliography. D) Lab report. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lab report. 38. An in-text citations look like: A) (Manton, 2008). B) (Richard Manton, 2008). C) (Manton, R. 2008). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (Manton, 2008). 39. Apa tujuan dari bagian abstrak dalam artikel ilmiah? A) Menjelaskan latar belakang penelitian. B) Memberikan ringkasan singkat tentang tujuan, metodologi, hasil, dan kesimpulan penelitian. C) Menyediakan daftar referensi. D) Menyajikan data lengkap penelitian. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memberikan ringkasan singkat tentang tujuan, metodologi, hasil, dan kesimpulan penelitian. 40. In academic writing, what is the primary purpose of a literature review? A) To summarize the author's personal opinions. B) To provide a comprehensive overview of existing research. C) To introduce new theories and concepts. D) To entertain the reader with interesting stories. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide a comprehensive overview of existing research. 41. You should avoid using strong adverbs and adjectives such as 'really boring', 'great' or 'impossible'. A) T. B) F. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) T. 42. Decide whether the following sentence is correct or incorrect:In the past, a career in politics was not considered acceptable in some circles. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 43. What is the website that can help you with citation questions? A) Grammarly. B) MLA for Dummies. C) Duke.com. D) Purdue Owl. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Purdue Owl. 44. Apa yang disebut justify dalam pengaturan rata sebuah paragraf? A) Rata kanan saja. B) Rata tengah. C) Rata kanan kiri. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rata kanan kiri. 45. Decide whether the following sentence is correct or incorrect:The artisans were demonstrating various handicrafts at booths throughout the fair. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 46. The most common type of written work, with the title given by the teacher, normally 1, 000-5, 000 words. A) Report. B) Paper. C) Essay. D) Notes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Essay. 47. What is the main characteristic of persuasive writing? A) Using emotional appeals. B) Using sensory details. C) Using logical arguments. D) Using dialogue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using emotional appeals. 48. Refers to the manner of elongating of words. A) VERBAL DEADWOODS. B) CONTRACTIONS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) VERBAL DEADWOODS. 49. When searching in databases, using an asterisk * at the end of the word CHILD will retrieve which of the following results? A) Everything related to children, kids, and youths,. B) Anything with the words child, children, childhood. C) The * symbol will be ignored by the search engine. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anything with the words child, children, childhood. 50. Just by looking at this citation, how would you classify this resource?: "Choosing our energy future:the degrees of just sustainability in technological alternatives." by Alastair Les, Science as Culture. Jun, 2013 22(2):164-171 A) Book. B) Magazine article. C) Scholarly journal article. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scholarly journal article. 51. What is the correct order of these elements in a paragraph A) Topic sentence, topic, details. B) Topic sentence, supporting point, conclusion. C) Topic sentence, supporting point, details. D) Topic, topic sentence, details. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence, supporting point, details. 52. Use vague or ambiguous language. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 53. What is plagiarism in the context of academic writing? A) Citing sources in the bibliography only. B) Using someone else's words or ideas without proper credit. C) Using common knowledge without citation. D) Quoting text with quotation marks but without citation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using someone else's words or ideas without proper credit. 54. What is the difference of writing essays in high school and at University? A) Writing additional 5 paragraphs. B) Writing using elevated languages. C) Writing academically. D) Writing in English. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Writing academically. 55. Academic writing A) Informal writing about personal experiences. B) Creative writing for entertainment purposes. C) Formal, unbiased writing about academic ideas and research presented to an academic audience. D) Journalistic writing aimed at the general public. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formal, unbiased writing about academic ideas and research presented to an academic audience. 56. Choose the best meaning to match the highlighted word in the sentences."This paper examines the effects of competition between internet providers. '' A) An event that people try to win. B) A situation where organizations try to be the most successful. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A situation where organizations try to be the most successful. 57. How many modules does the course involve? A) 5. B) 4. C) 2. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 58. Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of wider social sources? A) Conversational tone. B) Use of technical scientific terms without explanation. C) Opinions and personal experiences. D) Easy-to-understand language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use of technical scientific terms without explanation. 59. Match the sentence halves. "According to the report, in some developing ..... A) Use of email led to a fall in the number of letters sent.". B) Number of older people is starting to affect public services.". C) Countries, less than 10% of people have internet access.". D) Economies of Europe and North America.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Countries, less than 10% of people have internet access.". 60. Which of the following must be done after jotting down your thoughts? A) Write down your thought while reading or watching. B) Compose an outline. C) Come up with a thesis statement. D) Read or watch the material carefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compose an outline. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesAcademic Writing Quiz 1Academic Writing Quiz 2Academic Writing Quiz 3Academic Writing Quiz 4Academic Writing Quiz 5Academic Writing Quiz 6Academic Writing Quiz 7Academic Writing Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books