This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing Structure – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Structure Quiz 9 (44 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the recommended structure for a body paragraph in an argumentative essay? A) Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence/transition. B) Concluding sentence, topic sentence, evidence, explanation. C) Concluding sentence, topic sentence, evidence, explanation. D) Topic sentence, explanation, evidence, transition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence/transition. 2. What is the first step of the writing process? A) Drafting. B) Editing. C) Prewriting. D) Publishing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prewriting. 3. Identify the language used in the following sentence:Import may be defined as goods and services produced in one country and brought in by another country. A) X is/are . B) X is/are called . C) X may be defined as . D) A type of Y which is /are X . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) X may be defined as . 4. An outline helps organize ideas before writing. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 5. What skills does academic writing help build? A) Critical and logical thinking skills. B) Editing skills. C) Handwriting. D) Scanning and Skimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Critical and logical thinking skills. 6. What is the main focus of a methodology study? A) Analyzing the findings of a research study. B) Evaluating and improving research methods and techniques. C) Summarizing and synthesizing existing research. D) Observing a group of individuals over time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evaluating and improving research methods and techniques. 7. Which of the following is NOT a component of the three-part essay structure? A) Conclusion. B) Abstract. C) Introduction. D) Body. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abstract. 8. The following are examples of academic writing EXCEPT? A) Research. B) Poems. C) Persuasive text. D) Informative essays. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poems. 9. Claims are supported by statistics. A) IELTS. B) Newspaper. C) Coursework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Newspaper. 10. Improve the following statement in a formal language:" I think/believe that the issue of global warming will be the primary concern at the meeting." A) You seriously think we will talk about global warming at the meeting?. B) I do not suggest to talk about global warming at the meeting. C) I suppose we shall talk about global warming at the meeting. D) It is clear that the issue of global warming will be the primary concern at the meeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is clear that the issue of global warming will be the primary concern at the meeting. 11. The focus of the essay moves from general to specific. A) IELTS. B) Newspaper. C) Coursework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) IELTS. 12. Which statement/s here describe a quotation. A) A quotation means:Writing in capital letter. B) A quotation means the main topic of the paragraph. C) A quotation means:Adding someone else's words to hour own words. D) A quotation means:Repeating what the other has stated. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A quotation means:Repeating what the other has stated. 13. Which of the following is the correct way to cite a source in an academic essay? A) "Recycling is important (2020).". B) "According to the article, recycling is important.". C) "Recycling is important (Smith).". D) "Recycling is important (Smith, 2020).". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Recycling is important (Smith, 2020).". 14. How does density affect the readability of academic texts? A) Readability is solely determined by font size. B) Higher density always improves comprehension. C) Higher density can hinder comprehension, while lower density improves clarity. D) Density has no impact on readability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Higher density can hinder comprehension, while lower density improves clarity. 15. Which of the following is an example of a transition word or phrase? A) However. B) And. C) It. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 16. What should you avoid using in writing according to the "Don'ts" list? A) Emojis. B) Rephrase words. C) Formal grammar. D) Specific examples. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emojis. 17. What are the key indicators of effective writing? A) Clarity, coherence, conciseness, engagement. B) Disengagement. C) Lengthiness. D) Ambiguity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clarity, coherence, conciseness, engagement. 18. ..... is when you ask somebody to check and correct your written work. A) Reviewing literature. B) Proof-reading. C) Paraphrasing. D) Referencing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proof-reading. 19. Which of the following is a common writing mistake? A) Effective transitions. B) Clear organization. C) Strong arguments. D) Lack of clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lack of clarity. 20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic text? A) Use of evidence. B) Logical organization. C) Informal tone. D) Objective presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informal tone. 21. You have to provide the sources you use properly. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 22. What should NEVER go directly before a text quotation? A) Quotation marks. B) Period. C) Colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Period. 23. Which type of research writing involves providing facts or information without analysis? A) Persuasive. B) Analytical. C) Descriptive. D) Critical. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Descriptive. 24. What role do footnotes play in citation? A) Footnotes replace the need for a bibliography. B) Footnotes are only for providing definitions of terms. C) Footnotes are used to summarize the main text. D) Footnotes serve to cite sources and provide additional information without disrupting the main text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Footnotes serve to cite sources and provide additional information without disrupting the main text. 25. A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement A) Formula. B) Factor. C) Income. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formula. 26. Which of the following is a technique for summarizing academic texts? A) Identifying main ideas and supporting details. B) Including all details. C) Writing in a casual tone. D) Using personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Identifying main ideas and supporting details. 27. Formal language makes use of ..... sentence structures. A) Complex. B) Complicated. C) Diversified. D) Simple. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex. 28. Which of the following sentences correctly avoids a sequential connector while maintaining clarity? A) Firstly, teachers should incorporate technology. Secondly, they should engage students. B) Teachers should incorporate technology to enhance learning. Engaging students with interactive activities can increase interest. C) Firstly, incorporate technology, then engage students. D) Teachers firstly incorporate technology, then secondly engage students. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Teachers should incorporate technology to enhance learning. Engaging students with interactive activities can increase interest. 29. "quotation" (citation). Is this punctuation correct? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 30. Which of the following is an example of a critical question? A) How can these problems be solved?. B) What is the author's name?. C) What is the title of the text?. D) What is the main idea?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How can these problems be solved?. 31. Which of the following best describes 'coherent' writing? A) Uses a lot of complex words. B) Logical progression of ideas. C) Written in multiple languages. D) Very brief and concise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical progression of ideas. 32. Which of these sentences is written in the correct academic style? A) In this essay I will discuss the development of poetry during the Tang dynasty in relation to the contrasting styles of the period's two most noted poets, Li Po and Tu Fu. B) This essay will discuss the development of poetry during the Tang dynasty in relation to the contrasting styles of the period's two most noted poets, Li Po and Tu Fu. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This essay will discuss the development of poetry during the Tang dynasty in relation to the contrasting styles of the period's two most noted poets, Li Po and Tu Fu. 33. What's the issue with this sentence?For example, my brother went to camp without me last summer. A) Passive voice. B) Announcing. C) Using first person. D) Contraction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using first person. 34. What is the purpose of addressing counterarguments in an argumentative essay? A) To concede defeat to opposing viewpoints. B) To weaken the essay's main argument by introducing opposing ideas. C) To enhance the credibility of the argument by showing an understanding of opposing viewpoints. D) To show that the author is unsure of their own position. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To enhance the credibility of the argument by showing an understanding of opposing viewpoints. 35. When an author 'alludes to' a historical event, how does this typically differ from when they 'cite' it? A) Alluding is an indirect reference; citing is a direct quote. B) Alluding means direct quoting; citing means brief mention. C) Alluding requires formal introduction; citing needs no intro. D) Alluding focuses on details; citing focuses on main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alluding is an indirect reference; citing is a direct quote. 36. Which type of academic writing focuses on presenting arguments and supporting evidence? A) Analytical. B) Persuasive. C) Critical. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analytical. 37. Your essay font should be: A) It doesn't matter what the font is. B) Arial. C) EB Garamond. D) Times New Roman. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Times New Roman. 38. Being objective in writing an academic essay means: A) Not relying solely on one's views or opinions. B) Conducting a thorough research before jumping into conclusions. C) Distancing oneself from the topic being talked about. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 39. Outlining is usually done before drafting the paper. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 40. What parts of speech are important for proper writing mechanics? A) Punctuation marks and capitalization rules. B) Only nouns and verbs are necessary for writing. C) Pronouns, interjections, articles, and determiners. D) Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. 41. The statement in the introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention and makes him/her want to read more is the A) Hook. B) Thesis. C) Lead. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hook. 42. A thesis statement should be clear, specific, and arguable. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 43. To 'preface' a speech means to: A) Summarize the main ideas. B) Introduce it formally. C) Explain something in detail. D) Repeat a point for emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduce it formally. 44. Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning A) Analyse. B) Indicate. C) Derive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analyse. ← PreviousRelated 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 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books