This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Properties Of A Well Written Text – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 3 (30 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) Syntax. B) Cohesion. C) Imagery. D) Tone. 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: D) 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) Langauage Use. B) Cohesion. C) Mechanics. D) Coherence. E) Organization. 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) Mechanics. C) Unity. D) Language use. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unity. 9. It is the quality of being logical, consistent, and able to be understood. A) Organization. B) Language Use. C) Coherence. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) 20 out of 20. C) 18 out of 20. D) 5 out of 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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 make the writing lengthy. B) To confuse the reader. C) To create a vivid image for the reader. D) To make the writing abstract. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Mechanics. B) Language use. C) Coherence. D) Cohesion. E) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) 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) Slang. B) Idioms. C) Jargons. D) Euphemism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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) Outlining. B) Organization. C) Paragraphing. D) Summarizing. 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) Subject-verb agreement, incorrect verb tense, misuse of punctuation, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, incorrect pronoun usage. B) Overuse of adjectives, incorrect article usage, misplaced modifiers. C) Lack of subject clarity, excessive passive voice, incorrect conjunctions. D) Improper capitalization, vague pronoun references, awkward phrasing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) Respect. B) Mechanics. C) Organization. D) Language Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) Comment. B) Citations. C) Reference. D) Source. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) COMPARISON. B) EXAMPLE. C) CAUSATION. D) CONTRAST. 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