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 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which property of a well-written text involves proper paragraphing and logicalpresentation of ideas? A) Organization. B) Language use. C) Writing mechanics. D) Coherence and cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organization. 2. Which property of a well-written text refer to the connection of ideas at a sentence level? A) Coherence. B) Order. C) Organization. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cohesion. 3. The presentation of a focused idea in the text above is rated out of 20. What is the justification for your score? A) The justification should explain how clearly the idea is presented and supported in the text. B) The justification should focus on the length of the text only. C) The justification should mention the use of images only. D) The justification should ignore the content and focus on grammar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The justification should explain how clearly the idea is presented and supported in the text. 4. In academic and formal texts, citations are always used frequently. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Which property of a well-written text refers refers to the established writing conventions for words that you use? A) Organization. B) Writing Mechanics. C) Coherence and Cohesion. D) Language Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Writing Mechanics. 6. Sahara is the largest ..... in the world. A) Desert. B) Dessert. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Desert. 7. In a unified text, all the supporting ideas are relevant to the main thought. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 8. What punctuation mark should be used to complete the sentence below? What a beautiful surprise ..... A) Exclamation point. B) Period. C) Dash. D) Question mark. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exclamation point. 9. The following are examples of transitional devices that indicate opposition, limitation and contradiction except for? A) On the other hand. B) Furthermore. C) On the contrary. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Furthermore. 10. It is also called a statement and clarification. Which uses transition signals such as implies, is called and refers to. What is it? A) Description. B) Concept. C) Definition. D) Meaning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Definition. 11. This is the technical aspect of writing. It involves spelling, abbreviation, punctuation and capitalization rules. A) Mechanics. B) Unity. C) Cohesion. D) Language use. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mechanics. 12. It focuses on the technicalities of the structure. A) Organization. B) Language Use. C) Mechanics. D) Coherence and Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mechanics. 13. Which of the following should be avoided to achieve effective language use? A) Redundancies. B) Wordiness. C) Cliches. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 14. Which is not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language and that isused very informally? A) Jargon. B) Cliche. C) Euphemism. D) Slang. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Slang. 15. Which of the following is an example of concise language? A) The fox, which is quick and brown, jumps over the dog that is lazy. B) The fox jumps over the dog that is lazy and brown. C) The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. D) The fox jumps over the dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The fox jumps over the dog. 16. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A) Their dog ran away while they where in the park. B) There dog ran away while they where in the park. C) Their dog ran away while they were in the park. D) There dog did ran away while they were in the park. E) There dog ran away while they were in the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Their dog ran away while they were in the park. 17. Choose the best cohesive device for the following sentences:"The findings indicate a correlation between sleep patterns and cognitive performance.""Students who slept fewer than six hours scored lower on memory tests." A) For example. B) Therefore. C) However. D) Regardless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For example. 18. What is the connection of ideas and connection between sentences and paragraphs? A) Coherence and cohesion. B) Language Use. C) Mechanics. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence and cohesion. 19. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank:Despite her better judgment, she decided to go to ..... house. A) A. There. B) B. They're. C) C. Their. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. Their. 20. These are achieved when ideas are logically, clearly, and smoothly linked to one another. A) Language use. B) Cohesion and coherence. C) Mechanics. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cohesion and coherence. 21. Which part of a paragraph introduces the readers to the purpose of the text? A) TOPIC SENTENCE. B) BEGINNING. C) CONCLUSION. D) MIDDLE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) BEGINNING. 22. What part of the paragraph will hook the reader? A) Beginning. B) Middle. C) End. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Beginning. 23. This part of the essay contains the discussion of the thesis statement in detail. This is considered the meat of the essay. A) Body of the paragraph. B) Introduction. C) Conclusion. D) Transitional paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Body of the paragraph. 24. The details of a paragraph are arranged according to the order in which they happened. A) Ruled order. B) Spatial order. C) Emphatic order. D) Chronological order. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chronological order. 25. Which property connects ideas at the sentence level? A) Coherence. B) Cohesion. C) Unity. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cohesion. 26. Task 6:The importance of considering the properties of a well-written text in conveying meaningful ideas through writing expository texts is to: A) Ensure clarity and effective communication of ideas. B) Make the text longer and more complex. C) Focus only on creative writing techniques. D) Ignore the structure and organization of the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ensure clarity and effective communication of ideas. 27. Properties of a well-written text serves as a guide on how to create a paragraph well. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 28. The child was elated, or very happy, when she received her award.What does elated mean? A) Angry. B) Nervous. C) Sad. D) Happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Happy. 29. Which sentence maintains parallel structure? A) She likes swimming, to jog, and biking. B) She likes swimming, jogging, and biking. C) She likes to swim, jogging, and biking. D) She likes swimming, jogging, and to bike. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She likes swimming, jogging, and biking. 30. This is the language used for a particular activity or by a particular group of people; the technical terminology of a special activity or a group. A) Slang. B) Euphemism. C) Jargon. D) Idioms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jargon. 31. The sentences of a paragraph are arranged according to geographical location such as left-to-right and up-to-down. A) Chronological order. B) Emphatic order. C) Ruled order. D) Spatial order. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spatial order. 32. What are the properties of a well-written paragraph? A) Organized and understandable. B) Language and mechanics. C) Coherent and cohesive. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 33. These are words that are not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language and that are used very informally. A) Slang. B) Euphemism. C) Jargons. D) Idiom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slang. 34. It is a set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize. A) Organization. B) Mechanics. C) Coherence & Cohesion. D) Language Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mechanics. 35. Coherence and Cohesion are achieved when ideas are logically, clearly, and smoothly linked to one another. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 36. It gives the essential features of a text by showing how the parts are related to one another. A) Idea. B) Plot. C) Body of the text. D) Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summary. 37. 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. 4. "There" and "it" structures are frequently used in the text. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 38. What does 'organization' in writing refer to? A) The use of complex vocabulary. B) The structural framework for writing. C) The emotional appeal of the text. D) The author's personal style. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The structural framework for writing. 39. Which of the following sentences shows the correct usage of a transition signal? A) Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade. B) The Grade 11 class finished the test early; indeed, they were allowed to read quietly before the bell. C) Since Donna was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus. D) No one expected so many people at the evacuation area; furthermore, we ran out of food. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade. 40. What is the purpose of using specific and concise language? A) To ensure ideas are logically arranged. B) To communicate ideas clearly. C) To connect ideas at the sentence level. D) To focus on a single main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To communicate ideas clearly. 41. Coherence occurs when the ideas are connected at the sentence level. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 42. Which of the following best describes a well-written text? A) It refers to the writer's knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar. B) It constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas. C) It is built around effective paragraphing, coherence and established conventions. D) It involves the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of the organization and deeper textual aspects. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It involves the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of the organization and deeper textual aspects. 43. A text is considered coherent when ..... A) All words are spelled correctly. B) Ideas are logically related and easy to follow. C) Sentences are short and simple. D) Paragraphs are of equal length. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ideas are logically related and easy to follow. 44. Exercising is very important. It is good for your body. It makes your heart, muscles, and bones strong. It makes you feel better if you have a bad day. If you exercise, you will stay at a healthy weight. Make sure to exercise everyday. A) Narration. B) Description. C) Problem and solution. D) Process analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Description. 45. Too many people treat animals badly in experiments. (This is an example of) A) FOCUSED. B) UNFOCUSED. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) UNFOCUSED. 46. Reading plays a major role in writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. It is the general part of an essay that brings together and summarizes all the main points presented. A) Transitional Statement. B) Conclusion. C) Closing Sentence. D) Closing Statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conclusion. 48. What is the main difference between the 'Text without Mechanics' and 'Text with Mechanics' in the table provided? A) 'Text with Mechanics' includes punctuation and capitalization, while 'Text without Mechanics' does not. B) 'Text without Mechanics' is longer than 'Text with Mechanics'. C) 'Text with Mechanics' uses a different language than 'Text without Mechanics'. D) 'Text without Mechanics' contains more complex vocabulary than 'Text with Mechanics'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Text with Mechanics' includes punctuation and capitalization, while 'Text without Mechanics' does not. 49. What is coherence in a text? A) The overall sense of unity. B) The use of vivid descriptions. C) The length of paragraphs. D) The complexity of sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The overall sense of unity. 50. Coherence means organized logically, flow smoothly, and "stick" together. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 51. Which property ensures that a composition is focused on a single main idea? A) Unity. B) Coherence. C) Organization. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unity. 52. What does 'cohesion' refer to in writing? A) The emotional impact of the text. B) The connection of ideas at the sentence and paragraph level. C) The author's voice. D) The use of literary devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The connection of ideas at the sentence and paragraph level. 53. What is the role of proper language use in a well-written text? A) To focus on a single main idea. B) To ensure ideas are conceptually connected. C) To communicate ideas clearly. D) To arrange ideas logically. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To communicate ideas clearly. 54. Which of the following refers to the connection of ideas and connection betweensentences and paragraphs? A) Organization. B) Paragraphing. C) Proper mechanics. D) Coherence and cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coherence and cohesion. 55. When ideas are logically and accurately arranged, mechanics in writing is achieved. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 56. You need to erase the ..... to free up some memory to your device. A) Cache. B) Cash. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cache. 57. It shows the voice or the level of formality to be used in a text. A) Mechanics. B) Cohesion. C) Language Use. D) Coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Language Use. 58. This means that sentences are arranged in a logical manner, making them easily understood by the reader. A) Proper mechanics. B) Organization. C) Appropriate language use. D) Coherence and cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coherence and cohesion. 59. It is the structural framework of writing. A) Coherence and Cohesion. B) Organization. C) Mechanics. D) Language Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 60. It is the main idea or focus of a paragraph. A) Supporting Details. B) Topic Sentence. C) Thesis Statement. D) Introduction. 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