This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing Structure – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Structure Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In writing a book review, the reviewer must consider the author's viewpoint and purpose. True or False? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Writing academic papers requires deliberate, thorough and careful thought. Therefore, what should one do to achieve a well-crafted academic essay? A) One must depend on his/her own opinions alone. B) One must not consult the Internet for unsure sources. C) One must conduct a research on the topic at hand. D) One must depend highly on the Internet for easy information access. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One must conduct a research on the topic at hand. 3. You should avoid colloquial language. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 4. According to you a multimodal text can be: A) Is only a digital text. B) Is a text that is multicoloured. C) Incorporates more than one mode. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 5. It tells how two or more things are alike and different. A) Cause and Effect. B) Comparison and Contrast. C) Description. D) Problem and Solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comparison and Contrast. 6. What are the key components of the academic writing process? A) Drawing, painting, sculpting, and designing. B) Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. C) Cooking, baking, grilling, and frying. D) Reading, speaking, listening, and presenting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. 7. In what ways can abstraction improve the clarity of complex ideas? A) Abstraction has no effect on the clarity of ideas. B) Abstraction eliminates all features of complex ideas. C) Abstraction complicates ideas by adding unnecessary details. D) Abstraction improves clarity by simplifying complex ideas, focusing on essential features, and creating manageable representations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Abstraction improves clarity by simplifying complex ideas, focusing on essential features, and creating manageable representations. 8. Why are supporting sentences important in a paragraph? A) Supporting sentences are irrelevant in a paragraph. B) Supporting sentences decrease the credibility of the main idea. C) Supporting sentences provide additional details, examples, evidence, or explanations that help develop and clarify the main idea or topic of the paragraph. D) Supporting sentences confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting sentences provide additional details, examples, evidence, or explanations that help develop and clarify the main idea or topic of the paragraph. 9. Which of the following is a feature of the PEEL strategy? A) Writing in first-person perspective. B) Using casual and informal language. C) Providing evidence to support points. D) Avoiding the use of technical terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Providing evidence to support points. 10. An academic writing that involves not just describing and defining the topic, but rearranging the facts in a logical sequence. A) Analytical. B) Critical. C) Descriptive. D) Persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analytical. 11. What is the role of the conclusion in an academic essay? A) To introduce new ideas. B) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis. C) To provide detailed evidence. D) To present the author's biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis. 12. You should never use a 'hook' or attention grabber to start your essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. What should the introduction of an essay include? A) Only a thesis statement. B) A hook, background information, and a thesis statement. C) A summary of the conclusion. D) Multiple examples and evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A hook, background information, and a thesis statement. 14. Finish the sentence: "A thesis should not ..... " A) Only give facts about a topic. B) State your opinion. C) Spark interest to your audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Only give facts about a topic. 15. Why is it important to avoid plagiarism in academic writing? A) To save time. B) To impress the teacher. C) To maintain academic integrity and avoid penalties. D) To increase word count. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To maintain academic integrity and avoid penalties. 16. Jessie is reading an informative text about homemade detergents. In the text, she learned which chemicals to use as well the as the exact amount needed for the final product. What feature of academic writing is highlighted in the text? A) Objective. B) Complex. C) Precise. D) Explicit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Precise. 17. Where is the location of the topic sentence? A) At the end of the body paragraph. B) At the end of the introduction. C) At the beginning of the body paragraph. D) At the beginning of the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the beginning of the body paragraph. 18. Characteristics of Academic Writing for formal tone is? A) Language. B) Tone. C) Planning. D) Outline. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tone. 19. Which of the following types of pronouns are NOT considered personal? A) First-person. B) Second-person. C) Third-person. D) All of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third-person. 20. It is much longer than the other texts. A) IELTS. B) Newspaper. C) Coursework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coursework. 21. In which type of research does the researcher have little to no control over the factors involved? A) Field research. B) Natural study. C) Cohort study. D) Controlled experiments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Natural study. 22. Using synonyms means:when paraphrasing means: A) Replace the word with similar meanings. B) Use connector words like prepositions, and conjunctions. C) Don't change too much. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Replace the word with similar meanings. 23. Which example best shows what it means 'to epitomize' something? A) The student repeated the rule for clarity. B) The speaker explained the topic in great detail. C) She strongly stated that her answer was correct. D) This song is a perfect example of pop music. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) This song is a perfect example of pop music. 24. Choose the best option to replace the italicized word.If this is the case, under what conditions does this process occur? A) Unlike. B) Nor. C) Possibly. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 25. Identify the sentence "Could you please pass me the salt?" A) Direct. B) Indirect quotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Direct. 26. Facts in writing and the strategies used to girue out whether or not the information is factual A) Text evidence. B) Informative. C) Source material. D) Explanatory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Text evidence. 27. A pie chart is used to show: A) Changes in time. B) Proportions. C) Structure of an organization. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proportions. 28. Which type of outline uses complete sentences for each point to test argument phrasing and flow before drafting? A) Decimal Outline. B) Full Sentence Outline. C) Alphanumeric Outline. D) Mind Mapping. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Full Sentence Outline. 29. What goes FIRST in an introductory paragraph? A) Hook. B) Overview. C) Thesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook. 30. Use parallel structure ..... A) With multiple subjects. B) In run-on sentences. C) In lists and comparisons. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In lists and comparisons. 31. What does a quality conclusion include? A) New evidence. B) Transition and thesis restatement. C) Summary. D) Transition, thesis restatement, and summary of main ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transition, thesis restatement, and summary of main ideas. 32. What are the key components of a well-structured academic essay? A) Thesis statement, references. B) Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, references. C) Title page, abstract, footnotes. D) Research question, literature review, appendices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, references. 33. Which reading strategy involves looking for specific information? A) Scanning. B) Summarizing. C) Close reading. D) Skimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scanning. 34. Firstly, Beforehand, Previously, Initially, Next, and Then ..... are language used in what kind of text structure? A) Defining. B) Describing processes. C) Describing function. D) Describing charts and diagrams. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Describing processes. 35. In Alphanumeric outline, which of the following is used to indicate the details? A) Capital letters. B) Arabic numerals. C) Lowercase letters. D) Roman numerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Arabic numerals. 36. Choose the best option to replace the italicized word.Furthermore, although this is not the case for some other laws, these rules are tightly enforced. A) Unlike. B) So. C) Nor. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unlike. 37. You should never use examples in your introduction. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. Making logical changes to your text; reformating arguments and reordering information A) Revise. B) Edit. C) Cite. D) Research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Revise. 39. In writing a book review, describing the content of pages may not be included. True or False? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 40. If you are only citing one author for the duration of an essay, what goes in the REMAINING citations you use? A) (page). B) (page, Last Name). C) (Last name, page). D) (Last name page). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (page). 41. How can one achieve a balance between formality and accessibility in academic writing? A) Use complex terminology to impress readers. B) Use clear language, avoid excessive jargon, structure arguments logically, and include relatable examples. C) Focus solely on personal opinions without evidence. D) Ignore the structure and write in a stream-of-consciousness style. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use clear language, avoid excessive jargon, structure arguments logically, and include relatable examples. 42. 'I' and 'In my opinion' are not used. Instead, the passive voice can be used. A) IELTS. B) Newspaper. C) Coursework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coursework. 43. Which of these sentences is the most precise? A) There are many things that set the Sagrada Familia apart from other buildings that were constructed during the same period. B) There are many architectural features that set the Sagrada Familia apart from other buildings that were constructed during the same period. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There are many architectural features that set the Sagrada Familia apart from other buildings that were constructed during the same period. 44. Which of the following is NOT a topic in the academic writing class? A) Structure of an essay. B) Punctuations. C) Daily speaking. D) Vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Daily speaking. 45. Which of the following best describes the purpose of outlining? A) To provide a casual overview. B) To create a visual representation of ideas. C) To summarize the text. D) To write the final draft of the paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To create a visual representation of ideas. 46. Choose which best descried Descriptive A) It tells how something looks, feels, smells, tastes, and/or sounds. A good description is a word picture, the reader can imagine the object. B) To give an account or tell the story of something, someone, or an event. Use time order to organize sentences. C) To induce readers to believe in writer's opinions or views through appealing reasons. To convince readers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It tells how something looks, feels, smells, tastes, and/or sounds. A good description is a word picture, the reader can imagine the object. 47. What is the function of the first paragraph for the problem-solution? A) To give reasons and examples. B) To present the problem, effects and causes. C) To give different ideas and examples. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present the problem, effects and causes. 48. What role does a concluding sentence play in a paragraph? A) It introduces a new topic unrelated to the paragraph content. B) It repeats the main point of the paragraph in a different way. C) It provides a cliffhanger to leave the reader hanging. D) It summarizes the main point of the paragraph and provides closure to the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It summarizes the main point of the paragraph and provides closure to the reader. 49. What is the 'heart' of your essay? A) Introduction. B) Body. C) Thesis Statement. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thesis Statement. 50. Cause to spread in another part of the world A) Export. B) Define. C) Process. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Export. 51. ..... make up the main section of an essay where all key ideas and supporting detais are presented. A) Body paragraphs. B) Transitions. C) Supporting details. D) Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Body paragraphs. 52. Which of the following is classified as non-fiction? A) Novel. B) Biography. C) Poetry. D) Manga. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biography. 53. What should be avoided in academic writing to maintain objectivity? A) Using technical vocabulary. B) Giving consideration to all sides of an issue. C) Using contractions and colloquial words. D) Showing bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Showing bias. 54. What does the PEEL paragraph structure stand for? A) Present, Example, Elaborate, Locate. B) Plan, Examine, Evaluate, Learn. C) Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link. D) Purpose, Execution, Exploration, Log. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link. 55. How can students ensure that their writing is free from plagiarism? A) By copying from other students. B) By not citing any sources. C) By using someone else's work as their own. D) By properly citing sources and using quotation marks for direct quotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By properly citing sources and using quotation marks for direct quotes. 56. Factual information, figures or charts, should all be provided. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 57. In academic writing, what is the primary focus? A) To present a disorganized and confusing argument without logical structure. B) To present and support a clear and well-reasoned argument or analysis based on evidence and research. C) To express personal opinions and biases without supporting evidence. D) To summarize existing knowledge without providing any new insights. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present and support a clear and well-reasoned argument or analysis based on evidence and research. 58. Sam is writing a persuasive essay about taking care of nature and he is making sure to use correct terminologies in his academic paper. What feature of academic writing is displayed in this scenario? A) Accurate. B) Objective. C) Formal. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Accurate. 59. What are the main characteristics of Descriptive Writing? A) Factual and Objective. B) Uses lots of adjectives, adverbs and figures of speech. C) Has a logical structure and educational goals. D) Contain claims, evidence and counterclaims. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Uses lots of adjectives, adverbs and figures of speech. 60. What is the purpose of an introductory paragraph in an essay? A) To confuse the reader. B) To introduce the main topic or argument of the essay, provide background information, and engage the reader's interest. C) To summarize the entire essay. D) To provide personal opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the main topic or argument of the essay, provide background information, and engage the reader's interest. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesAcademic Writing Structure Quiz 1Academic Writing Structure Quiz 2Academic Writing Structure Quiz 3Academic Writing Structure Quiz 4Academic Writing Structure Quiz 5Academic Writing Structure Quiz 6Academic Writing Structure Quiz 7Academic Writing Structure Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books