This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Properties Of A Well Written Text – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence, followed by supporting details and a concluding sentence. This best demonstrates ..... A) Mechanics. B) Language use. C) Organization. D) Coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Organization. 2. The visitors wanted to stay ..... A) A while. B) Awhile. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Awhile. 3. What is the appropriate transitional device in the sentence, "First, we went to Mt. Samat ..... , we went to Morong Gate to eat out lunch" ? A) Then. B) Soon. C) Too. D) To begin with. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Then. 4. A graphic organizer that shows cause and effect relationship. A) Fishbone Diagram. B) Flowchart. C) Venn Diagram. D) Freytag's Pyramid. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fishbone Diagram. 5. Unity in a paragraph means ..... A) A paragraph means that the entire paragraph should focus on one single idea. B) Supporting details should explain the main idea, the concluding sentence should end the paragraph with the same idea. C) Presents a thought, supports it with adequate details and completes it with a conclusion. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 6. Which of the following is an example of a signal word? A) Beautiful. B) However. C) Quickly. D) Intelligent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 7. Which of the following sentences is asking for an information? A) Marsha, are you joining the class exhibit tour tomorrow?. B) What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?. C) Hmmm, I guess, you are not with us, aren't you?. D) Mr. Pineda, excuse me, are we there yet?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?. 8. According to the principles of effective language use, what is the recommended average sentence length for clear and concise writing? A) 18 words. B) 25 words. C) 10 words. D) 35 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 18 words. 9. For effective language use, you should be consistent with your pronoun's point of view. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Acronym is an abbreviation formed from the first letters of a group of words. It is pronounced as a word. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. The use of correct language enables the writer to communicate ideas effectively. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 12. The supporting details are enough to support the main idea. A) Yes, because they clearly explain and reinforce the main idea. B) No, because they are unrelated to the main idea. C) No, because there are not enough details provided. D) No, because the details contradict the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, because they clearly explain and reinforce the main idea. 13. The topic sentence is developed in which of the following ways? A) By providing supporting details and examples. B) By repeating the topic sentence multiple times. C) By introducing unrelated information. D) By summarizing the entire essay in one sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By providing supporting details and examples. 14. Which property of a well-written text constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order or presentation of ideas? A) Organization. B) Language use. C) Coherence and cohesion. D) Writing mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organization. 15. The dances made an ..... that they were levitating A) Allusion. B) Illusion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Illusion. 16. This refers to the overall understandability of what you write or say and involves summarizing the overall argument; putting separate, major points into separate paragraphs; and beginning each paragraph with a 'topic sentence', following by supporting sentences. A) Organization. B) Language Use. C) Coherence and Cohesion. D) Writing Mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organization. 17. This property refers to the rules in grammar, capitalization, punctuations, and the likes that must be observed in writing. A) Mechanics. B) Language Use. C) Coherence. D) Cohesion. E) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mechanics. 18. What property refers to the writing conventions for the words used? A) Appropriate language use. B) Coherence and cohesion. C) Mechanics. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mechanics. 19. How do transitions enhance the flow of a text? A) Transitions complicate the text by adding unnecessary details. B) Transitions enhance the flow of a text by connecting ideas and improving coherence. C) Transitions hinder coherence by breaking the narrative structure. D) Transitions disrupt the flow by introducing unrelated concepts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transitions enhance the flow of a text by connecting ideas and improving coherence. 20. It enables the writers to effectively communicate ideas and thoughts clearly to the readers. A) Organization. B) Mechanics. C) Language Use. D) Coherence and Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Language Use. 21. It refers to choosing the right word for a specific context. It also deals with how the writer shows his or her command of language. A) Coherence. B) Cohesion. C) Organization. D) Langauage Use. E) Mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Langauage Use. 22. What transitional device are you going to use to signal additional information from the previous sentence or paragraph? A) Therefore. B) Nevertheless. C) Moreover. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Moreover. 23. "The country experienced a major drought last year. As a result, crop yields were drastically reduced, leading to higher food prices and economic instability." What organizational pattern is used here? A) Chronological. B) Cause and Effect. C) Problem and Solution. D) General to Specific. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cause and Effect. 24. Coherence applies to A) Sentences. B) Whole arguments. C) Paragraphs. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paragraphs. 25. These are set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate and capitalize A) Cohesion. B) Mechanics. C) Organization. D) Language use. E) Coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mechanics. 26. 'Claustrophobic' which means a person who is afraid of closed spaces is an example of which language feature? A) Jargon. B) Euphemism. C) Idiom. D) Slang. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jargon. 27. What is the literary technique that refers to logical connections of ideas in a written text? A) Coherence. B) Metaphor. C) Irony. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence. 28. Choose the best cohesive device for the following sentences:"The results of the experiment demonstrated a significant increase in accuracy.""The overall efficiency of the process improved by 15%." A) In conclusion. B) Regardless. C) Moreover. D) By contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Moreover. 29. It is the transition from one point to another, the ordering of events and concepts. A) Physical format. B) Signal words. C) Structure. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Signal words. 30. Which of the following is NOT a technique for achieving cohesion in writing? A) Ignoring the flow of sentences. B) Using pronouns to refrain from using a specific word repeatedly. C) Repetition of keywords to tie up paragraphs. D) Using transitional devices to connect sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ignoring the flow of sentences. 31. ..... is the connection of ideas at the sentence level and can be seen in a text through the smooth flow of the sentences and the connection of the ideas. A) Cohesion. B) Syntax. C) Metaphor. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesion. 32. This is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged. A) Coherence & Cohesion. B) Language Use. C) Mechanics. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Organization. 33. Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate language to be used? A) Organization. B) Language use. C) Coherence and cohesion. D) Writing mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Language use. 34. We collaborated together on the project. Which aspect of the appropriate language use is breached? A) Using familiar words. B) Using precise words. C) Using concise words. D) Using constructive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using concise words. 35. I wanna try that new recipe of yours. A) Slang. B) Colloquial. C) Jargon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colloquial. 36. Answer YES or NOContractions are allowed in an academic text. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 37. This refers to how a logical arrangement of ideas in a text can be created. A) Coherence. B) Organization. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 38. A text that jumps from one idea to another without clear connections lacks ..... A) Organization. B) Coherence. C) Language use. D) Mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence. 39. It refers to the logical arrangement of ideas. It also entails that all ideas are connected to one another. A) Mechanics. B) Cohesion. C) Organization. D) Langauage Use. E) Coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Organization. 40. How does word choice affect the tone of a text? A) Word choice only affects the grammar of the text. B) Word choice has no impact on the tone of a text. C) Tone is determined solely by the text's length. D) Word choice directly shapes the tone by affecting the emotional and formal quality of the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Word choice directly shapes the tone by affecting the emotional and formal quality of the text. 41. These are words that connect one idea to another, in order for our ideas to flow smoothly. A) Sequence words. B) Timing words. C) Glue words. D) Transition words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transition words. 42. The biologist conducted a PCR analysis to amplify the DNA sample for sequencing. A) Slang. B) Colloquial. C) Jargon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jargon. 43. Rate the connection of ideas in the text above. Justify your score out of 20. A) The connection of ideas is excellent, scoring 18 out of 20. B) The connection of ideas is poor, scoring 5 out of 20. C) The connection of ideas is below average, scoring 8 out of 20. D) The connection of ideas is average, scoring 12 out of 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The connection of ideas is excellent, scoring 18 out of 20. 44. What are the following words called?however, therefore, as a result, lastly, in contrast A) Noun. B) Signal words. C) Adjectives. D) Verbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Signal words. 45. Each paragraph should have a clear main point or topic sentence. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 46. It refers to spelling, grammar, punctuation, indention, and capitalization. A) Mechanics. B) Coherence. C) Organization. D) Langauage Use. E) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mechanics. 47. Which structure should be avoided for effective language use? A) There. B) It. C) Both A and B. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both A and B. 48. He loved the book which was called a day in france. What property was violated? A) Organization. B) Language use. C) Coherence. D) Mechanics. E) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mechanics. 49. When learners read broadly, they become better writers. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 50. It includes the term, the class it belongs to, and a defining characteristic. A) Comparison and Contrast. B) Description. C) Narration. D) Persuasion. E) Definition. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Definition. 51. This property is achieved when ideas are linked to one another. A) Organization. B) Coherence and Cohesion. C) Mechanics. D) Unity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence and Cohesion. 52. What is the purpose of using transition words? A) To lengthen the text. B) To connect ideas smoothly. C) To introduce new topics. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect ideas smoothly. 53. Correctness means error-free. A) Agree. B) Disagree. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agree. 54. Which of the following refers to the connection of ideas and connection between sentences and paragraphs? A) Organization. B) Proper mechanics. C) Paragraphing. D) Coherence and cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coherence and cohesion. 55. Choosing words that are formal, precise, and appropriate for academic writing reflects ..... A) Organization. B) Mechanics. C) Language use. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Language use. 56. Yo, what's up? How's it going? A) Academic/ Standard. B) Technical/ Business. C) Informal/Slang. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informal/Slang. 57. Which of the statements below uses formal language? A) HE'S GONNA BE ANGRY. B) WE HAFTA LEAVE NOW. C) HEY BUDDY! WANNA GO TO DANCE?. D) WE CORDIALLY NVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE WEDDING CEREMONY. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) WE CORDIALLY NVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE WEDDING CEREMONY. 58. Put the book ..... A) There. B) Their. C) They're. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There. 59. Which of the following property that concerns capitalization, abbreviations, numbers, and italics? A) Organization. B) Coherence. C) Language Use. D) Mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mechanics. 60. This is composed of several sentences. It revolves around a topic sentence. It starts with an introduction, then supporting details and a concluding sentence. A) Poem. B) Anecdote. C) Essay. D) Paragraph. 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