This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Features Of Academic Writing – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Features Of Academic Writing Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is essential for ensuring that academic writing is well structured? A) Writing without a clear focus. B) Using complex sentences only. C) Careful planning before writing. D) Avoiding the use of evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Careful planning before writing. 2. An academic writer should present all sides of the argument. It is critical for the academic writer to demonstrate their stance on a specific topic. A) Evidenced. B) Balanced. C) Critical. D) Formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Balanced. 3. ..... of her good grades, Rebecca did not get accepted to Central Mindanao University. A) In addition. B) In spite. C) As a result. D) On the other hand. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite. 4. You should use slang words (e.g. wanna, gonna, fab). A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 5. How can you develop your academic writing? A) By avoiding feedback. B) By reading more. C) By ignoring specific areas to improve. D) By using informal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By reading more. 6. Related literature is an essential part of any research. It includes related and relevant studies. A) Related literature includes related and relevant studies. This is essential in any research. B) Related literature which includes related and relevant studies is essential in any research. C) Related literature which is somewhat essential in any research includes related and relevant studies. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Related literature which includes related and relevant studies is essential in any research. 7. This is the feature of academic writing that deals with avoiding the use of colloquial words and expressions, and two-word verbs. A) Precision. B) Complexity. C) Formality. D) Accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formality. 8. There are different approaches to writing a paragraph in academic writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Why is Renaissance the 'rebirth' of the medieval and the modern world? A) Is Renaissance the 'rebirth' of the medieval and the modern world?. B) Renaissance is sort of the 'rebirth' of the medieval and the modern world. C) Renaissance or 'rebirth' is the transition from the medieval to the modern world. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Renaissance or 'rebirth' is the transition from the medieval to the modern world. 10. Which of the following is a feature of good writing? A) Being unclear and verbose. B) Being disorganized. C) Being informal and colloquial. D) Being free of grammatical errors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Being free of grammatical errors. 11. Academic writing is typically written in first person point of view. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 12. What does "bias" mean? A) Being objective. B) Your favorite brand of shoes. C) Short for "Tobias". D) Favoring one side of an issue over another. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Favoring one side of an issue over another. 13. You need to be specific especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates. A) Accuracy. B) Caution. C) Formality. D) Precision. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Precision. 14. Information dissemination will definitely cut down the spread of Corona virus. A) Information dissemination could reduce the spread of Corona virus. B) Information dissemination can definitely reduce the spread of Corona virus. C) Information dissemination may cut down the spread of Corona virus. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Information dissemination could reduce the spread of Corona virus. 15. What is the purpose of using hedging expressions in academic writing? A) To make statements more assertive. B) To express certainty and confidence. C) To present information tentatively and cautiously. D) To exaggerate the importance of findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To present information tentatively and cautiously. 16. What is the formal equivalent of the informal expression "a big reduction" in the sentence: "The dieter has achieved a big reduction in sugar intake" ? A) A significant reduction. B) A small reduction. C) A minor reduction. D) A slight reduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A significant reduction. 17. What is the role of passive structures in academic writing? A) To make the writing less formal. B) To simplify the language used. C) To emphasize the writer's actions. D) To place emphasis on the information rather than the writer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To place emphasis on the information rather than the writer. 18. Two ways to develop ideas before you write are called ..... A) Proofreading and copying. B) Brainstorming and outlining. C) Skywriting and autowriting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brainstorming and outlining. 19. Rewrite the sentence "Someone explained the procedure to the researcher" in passive voice. A) The procedure was explained to the researcher. B) The researcher explained the procedure. C) The researcher was explained by the procedure. D) The procedure explained the researcher. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The procedure was explained to the researcher. 20. Generally, academic writing uses ..... person point of view. A) Second. B) First. C) Third. D) Neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First. 21. What is NOT one aspect of academic writing A) Narration. B) Flow. C) Presentation. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narration. 22. I dropped my cell phone, and it broke ..... , I need to either buy a new one or borrow yours. A) In spite of. B) Likewise. C) Therefore. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 23. It is a short summary of alonger work (such asa dissertation or research paper). A) Abstract. B) Article. C) Research Proposal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abstract. 24. ..... should be clear and evidence-based. A) Precision. B) Objectivity. C) Formalit. D) Accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objectivity. 25. The main idea of any piece of writing is A) Why the author is writing. B) The author's favorite thing to write about. C) What the writing is about. D) To persuade the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) What the writing is about. 26. What does coherence refer to in writing? A) The inclusion of incomplete examples. B) The smooth progression of ideas from one sentence to another. C) The use of personal pronouns. D) The use of colloquial words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The smooth progression of ideas from one sentence to another. 27. The government made some sort of a considerable progress. A) The government has made a good progress. B) The government made a considerable progress. C) The government made a lot of projects. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The government made a considerable progress. 28. What should be avoided in academic writing to maintain formality? A) Using precise vocabulary. B) Being objective. C) Using colloquial expressions. D) Being clear and concise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using colloquial expressions. 29. BONUS QUESTION:(+3 points Assignment)A good topic sentence should always be ..... A) Boring. B) Long. C) Detailed. D) Interesting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interesting. 30. Our class didn't have any good ideas. A) Did not. B) Didn't. C) Didnot. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Did not. 31. It tells the readers what the rest of the paragraph is all about. It is generally where you an find the main idea of the paragraph. A) Supporting details. B) Topic sentence. C) Conclusion. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic sentence. 32. What is a paragraph? A) A collection of words to confuse a reader. B) A group of sentences about one topic or one idea. C) Three to five sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A group of sentences about one topic or one idea. 33. Which of the following is a more formal equivalent of the phrasal verb "go up" in the sentence: "The material amenities of life have gone up in Western society" ? A) Maintained. B) Decreased. C) Increased. D) Reduced. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Increased. 34. It prohibits the use of personal point of views and biases. It is more concerned with facts and arguments which are based on a thorough examination of the evidence. A) Objectivity. B) Formality. C) Accuracy. D) Precision. E) Complexity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Objectivity. 35. What is the importance of precision in academic writing? A) To be subjective in presenting arguments. B) To use a lot of people instead of specific numbers. C) To be accurate in the use of information, dates, and figures. D) To confuse readers with vague information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To be accurate in the use of information, dates, and figures. 36. Directions:Choose the letter of the correct feature of academic writing that is emphasized in each situation.3. Kathleen write her essay by having an introduction first, followed by body and a conclusion. A) Precision. B) Structured. C) Formal. D) Objective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Structured. 37. You should justify your position and provide evidence for the claims you make. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 38. Simpler words are preferable to complex words (e.g. make is better than produce or manufacture). A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 39. When the authors used entertainment to categorize the movie Hunger Games, what feature of Academic Writing is demonstrated? A) Accuracy. B) Precision. C) Objectivity. D) Formality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Objectivity. 40. What is a monograph? A) A detailed analysis of a single topic. B) A type of report. C) A collection of essays. D) A narrative of personal experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A detailed analysis of a single topic. 41. It contains texts which are difficult to comprehend in terms of subject matter, arrangement of the words, language and grammar. A) Complexity. B) Precision. C) Accuracy. D) Formality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complexity. 42. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing?A. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital ASAP.B. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital as soon as possible. A) A. B) B. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 43. ..... it was raining, I still walked to school. A) Consequently. B) Accordingly. C) Furthermore. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although. 44. They weren't afraid to play our team. A) Weren't. B) Werenot. C) Were not. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Were not. 45. When writing a constructed response, which tense is appropriate? A) Past. B) Present. C) Future. D) Anyone of the above would work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Present. 46. You mustn't use personal pronouns such as I, You, We in academic writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 47. What does responsibility entail in academic writing? A) Making claims without evidence. B) Using personal pronouns excessively. C) Demonstrating an understanding of the source text. D) Not acknowledging the source of information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Demonstrating an understanding of the source text. 48. You should use more nouns than verbs in writing thesis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. Women spend almost twice as much time socializing than men. A) Evidence. B) Reason. C) Topic Sentence / Thesis. D) Explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. 50. Academic writing is relatively formal. In general, this means that in an essay, you should avoid colloquial words and expressions. A) Precision. B) Complex. C) Formal. D) Objectivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formal. 51. Concept of cautious language notes how prudent it is to be cautious in one's statements so as to distinguish between facts and claims. A) Accuracy. B) Complex. C) Explicit. D) Hedging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hedging. 52. You should avoid emotive language that shows biases. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 53. Apart from cohesion and coherence within paragraphs, you should also pay attention to the flow within chapters in your thesis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 54. How does formal academic writing differ from everyday writing? A) Uses shorter words and simple sentences. B) Uses contractions frequently. C) Avoids technical vocabulary. D) Uses longer words and more complex sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Uses longer words and more complex sentences. 55. This is definitely caused by lack of education. A) This could be caused by lack of education. B) This can be caused by lack of education. C) This is caused obviously by lack of education. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This could be caused by lack of education. 56. It is a piece of writingwritten for a large audience. A) Research Proposal. B) Academic Writing. C) Article. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Article. 57. Our class couldn't decide on a mascot. A) Couldnot. B) Couldn't. C) Could not. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Could not. 58. What is a characteristic of the structure in academic writing? A) Disconnection between parts. B) Logical progression throughout. C) Random organization of ideas. D) Lack of coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical progression throughout. 59. What is the level of formality in academic writing compared to everyday writing? A) More formal. B) Less formal. C) Equally formal. D) No difference. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More formal. 60. Which type of writing is intended for publication in an academic journal or book? A) Informal academic writing. B) Student academic writing. C) Formal academic writing. D) Expert academic writing. 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