This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing Structure – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Structure Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an academic essay? A) To provide evidence for arguments. B) To state the main argument or claim. C) To introduce the main topic. D) To summarize the entire essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To state the main argument or claim. 2. Which one does NOT belong in an essay outline? A) Literature Review. B) Thesis Statement. C) Conclusion. D) Topic Sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Literature Review. 3. It is generally formal, objective (impersonal), and technical.It is formal by avoiding casual or conversational language, such as informal vocabulary. A) Purpose. B) Flow. C) Non-Academic Text. D) Academic Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Academic Writing. 4. In academic writing, what is the function of a thesis statement? A) To state the main argument or point. B) To list references. C) To introduce the topic. D) To provide a conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To state the main argument or point. 5. Must your conclusion agree with your introduction? A) Yes. B) No. C) It doesn't really matter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 6. The purpose of an introduction is: A) To give your aims and methods. B) To excite the reader. C) To summarise your ideas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To give your aims and methods. 7. Which part of an academic paper typically includes a literature review? A) Conclusion. B) Appendix. C) Introduction. D) Body. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction. 8. What is a common feature of academic writing style? A) Use of slang. B) Use of first-person perspective. C) Use of passive voice. D) Use of informal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use of passive voice. 9. An abstract is normally found: A) On the back cover of books. B) Before journal articles. C) In exam questions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before journal articles. 10. It is a soft start and orientation to engage and acquaint with the academic text A) Table of Contents. B) Title page. C) Background. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction. 11. What are some common mistakes to avoid in academic writing? A) Overly complex language. B) Ignoring proper formatting. C) Plagiarism, lack of clarity, poor organization, and improper citation. D) Using too many sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plagiarism, lack of clarity, poor organization, and improper citation. 12. Technical terms should be defined when first introduced. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 13. You must list your main ideas in the conclusion in the same order as the body of your essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. A topic sentence goes at the beginning of: A) The conclusion. B) The works cited page. C) The introduction. D) Each body paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Each body paragraph. 15. What goes FIRST in a conclusion paragraph? A) Final thought that extends the ideas outward. B) Revisit thesis statement. C) Summary of the main ideas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Revisit thesis statement. 16. Brainstorming or Mind Mapping is an essay plan A) It is a way of gathering information ready for the essay. B) Yes. C) It is a way of gathering information ready for the plan. D) Yes this is way of planning the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a way of gathering information ready for the plan. 17. Begin to deal with A) Involve. B) Require. C) Approach. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Approach. 18. The list of words that cannot be used in academic writing is ..... A) Average, excellence, primary. B) Reveal, imply, recommendation. C) Optimal, likely, suggest. D) Piece of cake, buddy, buzz off. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Piece of cake, buddy, buzz off. 19. How many elements are typically found in a paragraph? A) 6 to 8. B) 3 to 5. C) 10 to 12. D) 1 to 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 3 to 5. 20. You must give emphasis on your personal opinion as much as you can. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 21. The text James was reading does not have a clear flow of ideas and does not state the relationship of each idea thoroughly. What feature is NOT observed in this situation? A) Objective. B) Explicit. C) Precise. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explicit. 22. Why is it crucial to include strong evidence in an argumentative essay? A) To confuse the reader with complex data. B) To make the essay longer and meet word count requirements. C) To impress the reader with a lot of facts. D) To provide credibility and support for the claims made. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide credibility and support for the claims made. 23. What does academic writing support? A) Sleep quality. B) Discussion skills. C) Academic and professional success. D) Digital skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Academic and professional success. 24. What are some characteristics of academic writing? A) Informal, Random, Confusing. B) Formal, Structured, Clear, Logical. C) Messy, Unclear, Casual. D) Funny, Colorful, Organzied. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Formal, Structured, Clear, Logical. 25. What does Republic Act 8293, section 176 state about copyright in government works? A) No copyright exists in any work of the Government of the Philippines. B) All government works are automatically copyrighted. C) Government works can be used without permission. D) Only certain government works are copyrighted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No copyright exists in any work of the Government of the Philippines. 26. The principal field of study of a student at a university A) Estimate. B) Function. C) Major. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Major. 27. What goes SECOND in a conclusion paragraph? A) Final thought that extends the ideas outward. B) Revisit thesis statement. C) Summary of the main ideas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Summary of the main ideas. 28. In which stage of the writing process would a good writer add more detail? A) Planning. B) Revising. C) Prewriting. D) Editing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Revising. 29. Which of these sentences demonstrates the best use of vocabulary within an academic essay? 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. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The demand for highly productive agricultural lands creates challenges for the preservation of natural habitats and native biodiversity. 30. Which is the main purpose of outlining? A) To decorate the paper. B) To arrange ideas logically. C) To lengthen the essay. D) To replace drafting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To arrange ideas logically. 31. Academic language avoids slang and contractions to maintain: A) Creativity. B) Humor. C) Emotion. D) Formality. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Formality. 32. What is a problem-solution paragraphs? A) Paragraphs about personal opinion. B) Paragraphs about a problem and some solutions to it. C) A) paragraphs about causes and effects. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paragraphs about a problem and some solutions to it. 33. When you are reading a reliable text you don't need to question anything that is written. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 34. The style of writing is quite conversational. A) IELTS. B) Newspaper. C) Coursework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Newspaper. 35. Which of the following is an important factor to include in your academic papers. A) A good narrative. B) Evidence that supports the main idea. C) Posing a valid or interesting question. D) The author's view and opinions about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence that supports the main idea. 36. What is an essay? A) Paragraphs written about a single topic and a central main idea. B) A combination of ideas in many paragraphs. C) Ideas develop into many paragraphs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paragraphs written about a single topic and a central main idea. 37. To repeat words from a book, an author, a website, etc. A) Revise. B) Source material. C) Text evidence. D) Quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quote. 38. Which of the following is a "Do" when writing? A) Use emojis. B) Use slangs. C) Use formal language. D) Avoid repeating yourself. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use formal language. 39. What is the importance of citing sources in academic writing? A) To make the paper longer. B) To show off knowledge of different sources. C) To confuse the readers. D) To give credit to the original authors, avoid plagiarism, and provide evidence to support arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To give credit to the original authors, avoid plagiarism, and provide evidence to support arguments. 40. Which best describes the language used in academic texts? A) Casual and friendly. B) Clear, precise, and discipline-specific. C) Story-like and imaginative. D) Emotional and persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clear, precise, and discipline-specific. 41. Which of the following is a key characteristic of an academic text? A) Use of slang and informal expressions. B) Emotional and personal opinions. C) Evidence-based arguments. D) Conversational tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence-based arguments. 42. An outline should reflect the thesis statement. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 43. Proofreading means: A) Getting a friend to check your work. B) Checking for minor errors. C) Rewriting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Checking for minor errors. 44. Which of the following can be a good way in starting a book review? A) Introduce yourself. B) Introduce the book and author. C) Describe the book. D) Identify the theme. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduce the book and author. 45. A written work that presents a single main idea about a particular topic is a(n) A) Essay. B) Story. C) Article. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Essay. 46. What are the key components of a well-written academic paper? A) No conclusion, improper formatting, and irrelevant information. B) Lack of evidence, disorganized structure, and vague arguments. C) Clear thesis statement, well-organized structure, proper citations, logical arguments, and a strong conclusion. D) Colorful language, excessive use of adjectives, and personal opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clear thesis statement, well-organized structure, proper citations, logical arguments, and a strong conclusion. 47. In what section of your essay should you summarize your main points? A) The conclusion. B) The body. C) The hook. D) The introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The conclusion. 48. Contractions are: A) A shortened form of a word. B) What happens when you have a baby. C) When something is too narrow. D) When someone says the opposite to you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A shortened form of a word. 49. Which of these sentences best demonstrates the use of formal academic language? A) Despite numerous campaigns designed to raise awareness of childhood obesity, successive governments have struggled to get rid of the problem. B) Despite numerous campaigns designed to raise awareness of childhood obesity, successive governments have struggled to eliminate the problem. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Despite numerous campaigns designed to raise awareness of childhood obesity, successive governments have struggled to eliminate the problem. 50. Get (a product) from another country or business A) Proceed. B) Source. C) Contract. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Source. 51. Which of the following is NOT a "Do" in writing? A) Rephrase word. B) Use formal language. C) Use specific examples. D) Use slangs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use slangs. 52. Which of the following is a characteristic of academic language? A) Casual tone and conversational style. B) Formal, objective, and technical vocabulary. C) Personal anecdotes and emotional language. D) Use of slang and informal expressions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Formal, objective, and technical vocabulary. 53. What is the purpose of Easy Cite tool? A) To provide templates for reference lists. B) To provide automatic entries for references. C) To provide guidance on referencing various types of resources. D) To teach students academic writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide guidance on referencing various types of resources. 54. How many paragraphs make up the body of your essay? A) Two. B) Three. C) Depends on the introduction. D) Depends on the thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Depends on the thesis statement. 55. Choose three words to describe academic writing. A) Vague, Subjective, Obscure. B) Precise, Accurate, Objective. C) Decisive, Diverse, Inspiring. D) Unified, Clear, Striking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Precise, Accurate, Objective. 56. What's the issue with this sentence?This paper will examine the reasons for the fall of Rome. A) Using first person. B) Announcing. C) Passive voice. D) Weak, overused words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Announcing. 57. Materials used for research, such as diaries or manuscripts A) Research. B) Revise. C) Source material. D) Text evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Source material. 58. Academic literacy(ies) ..... A) Are often viewed pluralistically. B) Are sometimes defined as literacy needed to succeed in school. C) Have a meaning dependent on contexts of literacy. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 59. What is the standard structure for essay? A) Introduction-Body-Implications-Conclusion. B) Introduction-Body. C) Introduction-Methods-Results-Discussion. D) Introduction-Body-Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction-Body-Conclusion. 60. How can a writer ensure rigor in their argumentation? A) By clearly defining the thesis, using credible evidence, addressing counterarguments, maintaining logical coherence, and employing precise language. B) By writing in a vague and ambiguous manner. C) By ignoring opposing viewpoints entirely. D) By using only personal opinions without evidence. 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