This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which phrase is too informal for academic writing? A) An increasing number. B) More and more. C) A growing amount. D) Increasingly. E) A rising number. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) More and more. 2. A thesis statement is found at the end of a/an ..... paragraph. A) Body. B) Linking. C) Introductory. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introductory. 3. Which of these operators will broaden your search? A) AND. B) OR. C) NOT. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) OR. 4. There are three approaches in writing academic assignments A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Change the passive voice sentence below into active voice.The house of sticks was built by the second little pig. A) The second little sticks built the house. B) The second little pig built the house of sticks. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The second little pig built the house of sticks. 6. Substitute the two-word verb phrase with a more formal one-word equivalent.The participants carefully read the guidelines on how to carry out the experiment. A) Conduct. B) Execute. C) Implement. D) Perform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Execute. 7. In South Korea, ..... government has banned children from playing games after midnight. A) The. B) -. C) An. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The. 8. Read each statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE."Textbooks can be included in the literature review." A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 9. Match the highlighted prefixes in the sentences to the meanings. "The research uses neuroscience techniques to record brain activity." A) Connected with the nerves. B) Connected with electricity. C) Connected with the mind. D) Connected with farming. E) Connected with society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connected with the nerves. 10. .What does "Draw a distinction between" mean? A) To clearly show or explain the difference between two things. B) To combine two things together. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To clearly show or explain the difference between two things. 11. Which sentence does not observes objectivity? A) In my own opinion, academic writing is for educated people. B) According to Caufield (2020), academic writing is for educated people. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In my own opinion, academic writing is for educated people. 12. All of the following are elements of academic writing EXCEPT for ..... A) Logical Order. B) Parallelism. C) Consistency. D) Variety. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Parallelism. 13. Methodology should be written in present tense. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 14. What is cohesion in academic writing? A) Uniformity of a writing style. B) Reading between the lines. C) The meaning of the communication. D) The smooth movement between sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The smooth movement between sentences. 15. TRUE OR FALSE?Copying and pasting another author's work is acceptable as long as you include their work in the reference list. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 16. Many countries from around ..... world compete in ..... World Cup A) -/-. B) -/ a. C) The /-. D) The / the. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The / the. 17. ..... is the ability to read and write. A) Literacy. B) Proficiency. C) Frequency. D) Numeracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Literacy. 18. In the results section, we often present a general overview of the main results before presenting specific results. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. What we were once taught as common courtesies, ..... saying "please" and "thank you, " are becoming less common. A) Thus. B) Such as. C) First. D) Before. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Such as. 20. Which sentence is more academic? A) The most popular pastime in the UK is probably related to football. B) Football is the most popular pastime in the UK. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The most popular pastime in the UK is probably related to football. 21. This is an essay that presents an opinion about an issue, typically that of the author or another specific entity, such as political party. A) Research Report. B) Position Paper. C) Project Proposal. D) Book Review. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Position Paper. 22. Structuring an argument:What is the role of a conclusion in an academic essay? A) To introduce new ideas and arguments. B) To summarize the main points, restate the thesis, and provide a final thought on the topic. C) To provide a detailed analysis of the topic. D) To provide personal opinions and beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the main points, restate the thesis, and provide a final thought on the topic. 23. When should you edit the format of your paper?(e.g. font size, style, margins) A) Before writing anything. B) After writing your draft. C) At the last stage. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the last stage. 24. 'She was elected because she was the most popular choice among voters.' contains ..... A) False dichotomy. B) Circular reasoning. C) Non-sequitur. D) False cause. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Circular reasoning. 25. Ouch! That wasp just stung me! A) Informal Writing. B) Formal Writing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal Writing. 26. Pada PENDAHULUAN, Sub Bab 2, terdapat sub bab kecil bernama profil Hotel lokasi OJT, apakah isi dari sub bab kecil yang pertama? A) Keunikan hotel, karakteristik dan spesifikasi. B) Fasilitas hotel, alamat, jumlah dan tipe kamar. C) Komentar tamu yang diambil dari online travel agent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fasilitas hotel, alamat, jumlah dan tipe kamar. 27. Which of the following is an example of a wider social source? A) A science lab report. B) An academic textbook. C) A blog about plastic pollution. D) A research journal article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A blog about plastic pollution. 28. Match the highlighted prefixes in the sentences to the meanings."A fuel cell generates power by the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen from the air." A) Connected with farming. B) Connected with the mind. C) Connected with the nerves. D) Connected with society. E) Connected with electricity. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Connected with electricity. 29. When should a pair of commas be used in a sentence? A) To cordon off information that is an explanation or addition. B) To separate two independent clauses. C) To indicate ownership. D) To join a claim or statement with an explanation or example. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To cordon off information that is an explanation or addition. 30. What are four requirements in many essay prompts? A) Recall, Analysis, Synthesis and Identify. B) Recall, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation. C) Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation and Discuss. D) Recall, Synthesis, Evaluation and Include. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recall, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation. 31. Identify the feature of academic writing described in the given statement. Select from the choices below.It uses accurate terminologies and requires avoiding the use of inappropriate or wrong words and phrases. A) Formality. B) Accuracy. C) Precision. D) Complexity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Accuracy. 32. What's a clause? A) A group of sentences that are related among them. B) A group of related words that has a subject and a verb. C) A group of nouns of verbs that have a complement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A group of related words that has a subject and a verb. 33. In academic writing these should be avoided except ..... A) Slang words. B) Signaling words. C) Idiomatic expressions. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Signaling words. 34. What is the signal word in this sentence, "My parents are the wind beneath my wings because they always support me." A) Because. B) Are. C) My. D) Wind. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 35. It is necessary to do X first. A) X must do first. B) First, X should be done. C) X must be done first. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) X must be done first. 36. Which feature of academic writing refers to the writer or speaker specifying information, dates, or figures? A) Objectivity. B) Formality. C) Precision. D) Complexity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Precision. 37. What term describes the preliminary summary of a paper? A) Title Page. B) Introduction. C) Abstract. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abstract. 38. If a product has high PED, an increase in price may lead to a reduction in sales.Why is this sentence the better choice? A) Examiners prefer longer answers. B) The examiner would be impressed by phrase 'an increase in price'. C) We write an academic essay using the same language that we use when talking to a friend. D) It is written in an academic register. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is written in an academic register. 39. Which of the following is considered a formal tone in academic writing? A) Using contractions like 'can't'. B) Using passive voice. C) Using slang or colloquial language. D) Using first-person pronouns like 'I'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using passive voice. 40. Mengapa etika penulisan ilmiah penting dalam penulisan artikel? A) Untuk menjaga integritas ilmiah dan menghindari plagiarisme. B) Untuk mendapatkan pujian dari dosen. C) Untuk meningkatkan popularitas artikel. D) Untuk memperpanjang artikel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Untuk menjaga integritas ilmiah dan menghindari plagiarisme. 41. Eve was one of the ..... who responded to thecall. A) Firemen. B) Firefighters. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Firefighters. 42. The difference between a project report and an essay is A) Essays are easily written. B) Project reports are longer. C) No difference. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Project reports are longer. 43. Eating vegetables rather than meat or fish is better for several reasons. A) Evidence. B) Explanation. C) Reason. D) Topic Sentence / Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic Sentence / Thesis. 44. Academic vocabulary:What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in academic writing? A) A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on evidence and testing. B) A hypothesis is a proven fact, while a theory is just a guess. C) A hypothesis is based on evidence, while a theory is based on personal opinion. D) A hypothesis is used in science, while a theory is used in literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on evidence and testing. 45. When should semi-colons be used in a sentence? A) To join a claim or statement with an explanation or example. B) To separate two independent clauses. C) To indicate ownership. D) To mark speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To join a claim or statement with an explanation or example. 46. Muslims can not eat or drink at all in the daytime during Ramadan, ..... is a holy month of fasting. A) Who. B) Whom. C) Where. D) Which. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Which. 47. This paper is written in response to another body of work. A) Critique Paper. B) Report. C) Book Review. D) Research Paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Critique Paper. 48. Which sentence is correct? A) With so many opinions there can be confusion between the topic. B) With so many opinions there can be confusion about the topic. C) With so many opinions there can be confusion to the topic. D) With so many opinions there can be confusion in the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) With so many opinions there can be confusion about the topic. 49. An interesting thoughts, fact, or question at the beginning to catch your readers interest is called A) Claim. B) Topic sentence. C) Thesis. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hook. 50. If you change a few words, Turnitin won't recognise if you copy. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 51. You must write your answers on the ..... A) Draft sheet. B) Answer sheet. C) Computer. D) Question sheet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Answer sheet. 52. Mainly short forms are not used in ..... A) Formal writing. B) Informal writing. C) Personal writing. D) Poem writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal writing. 53. What is patchwork plagiarism? A) Submitting a previously submitted work. B) Copying an entire work as one's own. C) Using one source without citation. D) Combining pieces from various sources without proper credit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Combining pieces from various sources without proper credit. 54. Which abreviation means "in the same place (book/article)" ? A) Sic. B) Et.al. C) I.e. D) Ibid. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ibid. 55. Clarity refers to ..... A) The use of different sentence structures. B) Guessing the meaning of the message. C) The economical use of words. D) A clearly conveyed meaning of the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A clearly conveyed meaning of the message. 56. Which of the following will help you avoid mistakes in writing a reaction paper? A) Do not give your personal opinion. B) Back your ideas with examples. C) Give an overview. D) Give a summary of an article. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Back your ideas with examples. 57. APA citation is commonly used in ..... A) Humanities-literatures, philosophy, languages. B) Social sciences-education, psychology, business. C) Technical fields-engineering, computer science. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social sciences-education, psychology, business. 58. It describes and evaluates a work of fiction or non-fiction. A) Book Review. B) Abstract. C) Laboratory Report. D) Conference Presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Book Review. 59. Kata atau frasa dalam kata kunci memiliki kaidah penulisan khusus yaitu A) Times New Roman, 11, justify. B) Times New Roman, 12, italic. C) Times New Roman 11, italic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Times New Roman 11, italic. 60. To describe visual information rather than your personal opinion, we use: A) The past continuous. B) The active voice. C) The passive voice. D) None of the above. 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