This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing Structure – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Structure Quiz 3 (30 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 state the main argument or claim. B) To summarize the entire essay. C) To introduce the main topic. D) To provide evidence for arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To state the main argument or claim. 2. Which one does NOT belong in an essay outline? A) Conclusion. B) Topic Sentences. C) Literature Review. D) Thesis Statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Non-Academic Text. C) Academic Writing. D) Flow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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 provide a conclusion. D) To introduce the topic. 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) Appendix. B) Conclusion. C) Body. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction. 8. What is a common feature of academic writing style? A) Use of passive voice. B) Use of first-person perspective. C) Use of slang. D) Use of informal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) Introduction. B) Title page. C) Table of Contents. D) Background. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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 works cited page. B) The conclusion. C) Each body paragraph. D) The introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Yes this is way of planning the essay. B) Yes. C) It is a way of gathering information ready for the essay. D) It is a way of gathering information ready for the plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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) Piece of cake, buddy, buzz off. D) Optimal, likely, suggest. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Piece of cake, buddy, buzz off. 19. How many elements are typically found in a paragraph? A) 6 to 8. B) 10 to 12. C) 1 to 3. D) 3 to 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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) Complex. B) Precise. C) Explicit. D) Objective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Editing. B) Planning. C) Revising. D) Prewriting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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. 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