This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Properties Of A Well Written Text – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In academic texts, Standard English is always used. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 2. What is the connection of ideas at the sentence level called? A) Imagery. B) Cohesion. C) Tone. D) Syntax. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cohesion. 3. What should NOT be found in a conclusion? A) Bringing the paper to a close. B) Concluding sentence. C) New ideas. D) Last thoughts and advice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) New ideas. 4. Answer YES or NO. All numbers used in a text should be spelled out. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 5. Which of the sentences below uses correct punctuation? A) She said:she loved the book, so I gave it to her. B) She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her. C) She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her. D) She said she loved the book:so, I gave it to her. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her. 6. It concerns itself whether or not the sentences in a paragraph are connected or not. A) Coherence. B) Cohesion. C) Organization. D) Mechanics. E) Langauage Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cohesion. 7. Which of the following is a technique to achieve organization? A) Imagery. B) Text structure. C) Metaphor. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Text structure. 8. This is achieved when a composition contains ONE focused idea. All the supporting ideas should be relevant to the main thought. A) Organization. B) Language use. C) Mechanics. D) Unity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unity. 9. It is the quality of being logical, consistent, and able to be understood. A) Organization. B) Coherence. C) Cohesion. D) Language Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence. 10. The teacher ..... answers from the students. A) Elicits. B) Illicits. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elicits. 11. In starting a vlog, we usually arrange it in time order from planning to drafting to editing, what type of pattern is this? A) Spatial. B) Chronological/Sequential. C) Cause and Effect. D) Simple/Listing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chronological/Sequential. 12. Rate the appropriate use of punctuation and spelling in the text above. Justify your score out of 20. A) 10 out of 20. B) 5 out of 20. C) 20 out of 20. D) 18 out of 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 18 out of 20. 13. What is the point of an exclamation mark? A) It shows that you've asked a question forcefully. B) To make it clear you've said something funny. C) To show that something is surprising or forceful. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show that something is surprising or forceful. 14. What is the purpose of using concrete and specific language in writing? A) To create a vivid image for the reader. B) To confuse the reader. C) To make the writing lengthy. D) To make the writing abstract. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To create a vivid image for the reader. 15. What is the main focus of unity in a well-written text? A) Using specific and concise language. B) Arranging ideas in a logical structure. C) Ensuring all ideas are conceptually connected. D) Focusing on a single main idea with relevant supporting ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Focusing on a single main idea with relevant supporting ideas. 16. The use of transition words is under what property? A) Cohesion. B) Organization. C) Language use. D) Mechanics. E) Coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 17. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective language use? A) Concise. B) Destructive. C) Precise and clear. D) Familiar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Destructive. 18. 'Vertically challenged' is an example of which language feature? A) Euphemism. B) Jargons. C) Slang. D) Idioms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Euphemism. 19. This is a ..... of fresh air. A) Breath. B) Breathe. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Breath. 20. This aspect is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged. A) Coherence and Cohesion. B) Organization. C) Language Use. D) Unity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 21. Which of the following is an abbreviation which is a backronym? A) NASA-National Aeronautics and Space Administration. B) POSH-Port Out, Starboard Home. C) UNICEF-United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. D) SCUBA-Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) POSH-Port Out, Starboard Home. 22. Which of the following refers to dividing a text into paragraphs and making the writer's thinking visible to the readers? A) Summarizing. B) Organization. C) Outlining. D) Paragraphing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 23. "The advances in technology have changed many aspects of life, particularly in communication. Video calls, instant messaging, and social media platforms now dominate the way we stay connected with others." What organizational pattern is used here? A) Specific to General. B) General to Specific. C) Chronological. D) Problem and Solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) General to Specific. 24. What are the common grammatical errors to avoid? A) Overuse of adjectives, incorrect article usage, misplaced modifiers. B) Lack of subject clarity, excessive passive voice, incorrect conjunctions. C) Improper capitalization, vague pronoun references, awkward phrasing. D) Subject-verb agreement, incorrect verb tense, misuse of punctuation, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, incorrect pronoun usage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subject-verb agreement, incorrect verb tense, misuse of punctuation, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, incorrect pronoun usage. 25. Ideas are organized in which of the following ways? A) Chronologically. B) Randomly. C) Without any structure. D) Illogically. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronologically. 26. Compare the two columns in the table. Which column demonstrates better coherence and cohesion in writing? A) Text without Coherence and Cohesion. B) Text with Coherence and Cohesion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Text with Coherence and Cohesion. 27. For a text to be well written, we must keep in mind 4 properties. Which if the following is not part of the 4 properties to keep in mind? A) Language Use. B) Organization. C) Respect. D) Mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Respect. 28. Which of the following is the usual content of the conclusion? A) Thesis statement and a famous quotation. B) Choices for the reader to make. C) Statistics, facts, and reasons supporting the thesis statement. D) Recommendations and predictions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Recommendations and predictions. 29. They are almost always required when writing essays in the academic context. A) Source. B) Comment. C) Reference. D) Citations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Citations. 30. What type of transition word is used in the sentence below? Ben refused to submit his credentials. As a result, he was sanctioned by the school. A) EXAMPLE. B) CONTRAST. C) COMPARISON. D) CAUSATION. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) CAUSATION. 31. Which property of a well-written text focuses on the logical arrangement of ideas from introduction to conclusion? A) Mechanics. B) Cohesion. C) Language use. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Organization. 32. Why is it important to maintain cohesion in a text? A) Cohesion is essential for making a text visually appealing. B) Maintaining cohesion in a text is important for clarity and comprehension. C) Cohesion is only necessary for academic writing and not for casual texts. D) Cohesion helps in reducing the length of a text significantly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maintaining cohesion in a text is important for clarity and comprehension. 33. Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a series? A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Semicolon. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 34. The topic sentence of the paragraph is: A) A question about the paragraph. B) The main idea of the paragraph. C) A supporting detail in the paragraph. D) The last sentence of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main idea of the paragraph. 35. What is the main goal of coherence in writing? A) To use specific and concise language. B) To ensure ideas are conceptually connected. C) To arrange ideas logically. D) To focus on a single main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure ideas are conceptually connected. 36. It means a unifying thought on the text read. A) Coherence. B) Cohesion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence. 37. A well-written text is ..... A) The writer's knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar. B) The properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects. C) Built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions. D) Constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions. 38. This contains the first statement of the essay which aims to catch the readers' interest. This contains the thesis statement. A) Body of the paragraph. B) Transitional paragraph. C) Introduction. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction. 39. This property focuses on the technicalities of the structure. A) Mechanics. B) Unity. C) Coherence and Cohesion. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mechanics. 40. Which sentence shows appropriate language use? A) The results was discussed by the researchers. B) The researchers discuss the results clearly and objectively. C) The researchers discuss the results very nice. D) The researchers discussing results clearly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The researchers discuss the results clearly and objectively. 41. Which of the following is the correct abbreviation of "Mister" ? A) Mr. B) Mist. C) Mis. D) Mr. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mr. 42. The economist predicted an increase in inflation due to fluctuations in the GDP and CPI. A) Slang. B) Colloquial. C) Jargon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jargon. 43. Costs were low that year and the output high. There was a good person for each job and the market remained firm. There were no losses from fire. All in all, it was the best year in the history of the company.Where is the main idea of the paragraph? A) Third sentence. B) Last sentence. C) Second sentence. D) First sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Last sentence. 44. What is meant by the "organization" of a text? A) The text's ability to present ideas in a clear and logical order. B) The choice of words and phrases in a text. C) The use of correct spelling and punctuation. D) The way the reader feels when reading the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The text's ability to present ideas in a clear and logical order. 45. Which sentence shows correct use of apostrophe? A) The teachers' lounge is clean. B) The teachers lounge's is clean. C) The teacher's lounge is clean. D) The teachers lounge is clean. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teachers' lounge is clean. 46. Which property of a well-written text involves proper paragraphing and logical presentation of ideas? A) Organization. B) Language use. C) Coherence and cohesion. D) Writing mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organization. 47. Who was Amelia Earhart's only crew member when she disappeared? A) Fred Noonan. B) Howard Hughes. C) Richard Byrd. D) Charles Lindbergh. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fred Noonan. 48. Answer YES or NOThe fewer the words, the better. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 49. All of the Nueva Ecijanos know that September 2 is Nueva Ecija Day ..... lara Jean. A) Except. B) Accept. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Except. 50. Explain how to create a logical flow between paragraphs. A) Use bullet points to list ideas without connections. B) Use transitions and refer back to key concepts to connect paragraphs. C) Avoid using any linking words between paragraphs. D) Start each paragraph with a new topic unrelated to the last. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use transitions and refer back to key concepts to connect paragraphs. 51. There are guidelines for language use to create a well-written text. Which of this is not one of the guidelines? A) Abstract. B) Concrete. C) Appropriateness. D) Emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotions. 52. Directions:Read the following statements very carefully. Write Y if the statement indicates a property of a well-written text; write N if it does not. 2. In an academic text, contractions are of importance. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 53. It an aspect of the organization that is immediately apparent to the reader. It is seen in how the text physically appears. A) Physical format. B) Structure. C) Signal words. D) All of these are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Physical format. 54. Thus, therefore, in short, in summary-these are examples of transition words under what classification? A) Time. B) Conclusion. C) Cause and effect. D) Sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conclusion. 55. Answer YES or NO:Use of unfamiliar terms are highly recommended in writing. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 56. ..... occurs when ideas are connected at the conceptual level or idea level and can be seen through well-defended arguments and organized points. A) Ambiguity. B) Redundancy. C) Fragmentation. D) Coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coherence. 57. It is one of the properties of a well-written text that means being able to identify the components of an event in order, such as beginning, middle, and end of a story or the steps in a science experiment. A) Sequencing of events. B) Following directions. C) Identifying errors. D) Organizing ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequencing of events. 58. Which does not belong to the group? A) General Calderon. B) Peter. C) Mexican. D) Notebook. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Notebook. 59. It is responsible for the degree to which sentences are connected. A) Organization. B) Mechanics. C) Cohesion. D) Coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cohesion. 60. Which of the following is NOT a convention of writing mechanics as described in the passage? A) Spelling. B) Using exclamation marks frequently. C) Capitalization. D) Punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using exclamation marks frequently. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesProperties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 1Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 3Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 4Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 5Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 6Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary QuizAcademic Writing Conventions And Practices Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books