This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Report Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Report Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Despite being one of the first sections to be read, the abstract is one of the last few sections to be written. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. What is the report body? A) It is the section where you summarize the entire report. B) It is the section where you make your conclusion. C) It is the section where you present your research findings. D) It is the section where you give your recommendations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is the section where you present your research findings. 3. Differentiate between facts and opinions. Which of the following is an opinion? A) 'Five on a Treasure Island' was published in 1942. B) 'Five on a Treasure Island' is written by Enid Blyton. C) Books written by Enid Blyton are the best of all. D) The Famous Five is a series of children's adventure novels. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Books written by Enid Blyton are the best of all. 4. What is a "quotation" ? A) Dialogue that has these symbols '' '' surrounding it. B) Another name for the headline of the article. C) The lead of the story. D) Dialogue which has these symbols ' ' surrounding it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dialogue that has these symbols '' '' surrounding it. 5. The quality of expressing ideas quickly without vague or unnecessary words is known as which of the following? A) Conciseness. B) Clarity. C) Scannability. D) Accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conciseness. 6. Conclusion is not needed report writing A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. What is NOT a good purpose for slide visuals? A) To help the audience understand your point. B) To make your slides more interesting. C) To give the same information as your speech. D) To help the audience focus on your speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To give the same information as your speech. 8. What is the order of writing the 3 items on top of your report? A) To, From, Subject. B) Subject, To, From. C) From, Subject, To. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To, From, Subject. 9. What is an overall impression of a formal report? A) It is informal in nature. B) It is formal in nature. C) It can be semi-formal in nature. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is formal in nature. 10. Every writing contains ..... parts. A) 4. B) 100. C) 10. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3. 11. In which habitat would you find a shark? A) Desert. B) Forest. C) Sea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sea. 12. Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal report? A) Casual language. B) Personal opinions. C) Structured sections. D) Abbreviations and acronyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Structured sections. 13. Do you think the following sentence is clear enough to be used in report writing? Sentence: "Many students commented that they explored different kinds of things in Career Roadshow." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 14. ..... 9. What is needed in a report? A) Clear and complete sentences. B) Proper grammar. C) Good descriptions. D) All of the above. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 15. What is the role of the conclusion in a scientific report? A) To introduce the research question and hypothesis. B) To summarize the main findings and implications of the research, helping readers decide whether to continue reading the entire paper. C) To provide a detailed methodology of the research conducted. D) To list all the references and sources used in the report. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the main findings and implications of the research, helping readers decide whether to continue reading the entire paper. 16. The report will ..... data from a staff survey. A) Present. B) Presents. C) To present. D) Presenting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Present. 17. Do you have sufficient data and resources? A) Revise. B) Collect material. C) Select. D) Terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Collect material. 18. What is a limitation of using a single data source in computer-generated reports? A) It includes multiple perspectives. B) It relies only on standardized test scores. C) It considers qualitative data. D) It integrates findings from interviews. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It relies only on standardized test scores. 19. Which of the following should you avoid in writing a report? A) Use jargon and write lengthy words. B) Write facts rather than opinions. C) Organize the report by using openings, paragraphs, and headings. D) Choose the correct word to describe the incident. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use jargon and write lengthy words. 20. The forensic report writing is classified into four types and which of the following report types is less structured than a formal report and is delivered in person, usually in an attorney's office or police station? A) Verbal Informal Report. B) Written Informal Report. C) Written Formal Report. D) Verbal Formal Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Verbal Informal Report. 21. What is the role of the person writing the report? A) To collect and analyze customer complaints. B) To develop new products. C) To train employees. D) To expand the market. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To collect and analyze customer complaints. 22. What is Report Writing? A) A lengthy piece of writing dealing in a single subject. B) A first-hand factual account of an incident or an event. C) A short piece of writing with rhyming words. D) A piece of writing with imaginary characters in it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A first-hand factual account of an incident or an event. 23. The narrator wanted to duplicate this kind of voyage undertaken by James Cook A) Year long. B) Choc a block. C) Round-the-clock. D) Round-the-world. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Round-the-world. 24. How many inhabitants were there on ILE AMSTERDAM? A) 25. B) 16. C) 28. D) 30. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 28. 25. How many words do I write? A) 250. B) 200. C) 300. D) 150. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 200. 26. What is the purpose of summarizing a text? A) To add personal opinions. B) To list every detail. C) To provide a detailed explanation. D) To condense the main ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To condense the main ideas. 27. The headline of a report must be simple. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Reports need to have recommendations A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. What is true for Report Writing? A) The information given is fictional. B) It doesn't follow a particular format. C) They are always written in past tense. D) They summarise a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are always written in past tense. 30. Passive voice is commonly used in reports to: A) Emphasize action and clarity. B) Express personal opinions. C) Create a sense of urgency. D) Convey direct communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emphasize action and clarity. 31. Pip added a ..... to her report so her editor could check her sources. A) Index. B) Bibliography. C) Table of contents. D) Glossary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bibliography. 32. Which is the most appropriate phrase to replace '' said thanks" in a report A) Expressed their gratitude. B) They hugged and said bye. C) Waved goodbye. D) Said they were leaving. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expressed their gratitude. 33. How is the field notebook helpful to a police officer? A) Memory aid. B) No one else will do it. C) Officer must document every contact. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memory aid. 34. What is added in the last paragraph? A) Extra detail which is about the event. B) Related but less important information. C) Quotes and information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Related but less important information. 35. The goal of most reports is to be brief and to the point, officers should record the events using the simplest language possible with without sacrificing clarity A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 36. The Research Lesson Instructional Plan should include A) The list of activities, the rationale for the activities, and the resources needed for the activities. B) The duration for each segment of the lesson, the activities, and the rationale for the activities. C) The flow of the lesson, the anticipated student responses, and the notes on pedagogy. D) A step-by-step guide on how the lesson should flow, and the potential problems teachers may face. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The flow of the lesson, the anticipated student responses, and the notes on pedagogy. 37. What do we put at the top of a graph? A) X axis. B) Data table. C) Title. D) Nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Title. 38. What is the purpose of the abstract in a research report? A) To provide detailed analysis of the data. B) To summarize the report, including hypotheses, procedures, and findings. C) To discuss the results and make recommendations. D) To provide a list of references. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the report, including hypotheses, procedures, and findings. 39. What was the first step taken by the narrator to face strong waves? A) Steered the boat away. B) Dropped the storm jib to slow down the boat. C) Increased the speed of the boat. D) Turned the direction of the boat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dropped the storm jib to slow down the boat. 40. Which of the following is typically included in the introduction of a report? A) The purpose of the report. B) Executive summary. C) Detailed findings. D) Recommendations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The purpose of the report. 41. What is the first thing that you write in the report? A) Headline. B) Date. C) By line. D) Address. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Headline. 42. Which of the following sentences is an appropriate conclusion for a report? A) "Overall, I loved the event, and I hope we can do it again!". B) "To improve future events, organisers should provide better seating and more interactive activities.". C) "The trip was amazing, but some people had complaints.". D) "This was the best trip ever!". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "To improve future events, organisers should provide better seating and more interactive activities.". 43. Which of the following should not be included in a report? A) Graphs and charts. B) Personal anecdotes. C) Statistical data. D) References. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personal anecdotes. 44. Which of the following is true? A) We should include as many limitations as possible in the conclusion to show that we have deeply evaluated our research process. B) We can include illustrations in the Materials & Methods to aid our description on what was done. C) We should use absolutes in our Discussion to show confidence in our explanations. D) We can include citations in the Abstract to show credibility in our work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We can include illustrations in the Materials & Methods to aid our description on what was done. 45. Subheadings in reports are not important as they confuse the reader. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 46. A description of the current situation (e.g. socio-cultural trends, current regulations, environmental concerns) that makes your report relevant is also known as the ..... of your report. A) Audience. B) Genre. C) Context. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Context. 47. How is an academic report spaced? A) 1.0. B) 2.0. C) 2.5. D) 1.5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2.0. 48. Executive summaries do not include the recommendations of the report. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 49. What is the purpose of the Purpose in a report? A) To introduce the topic and get people interested in reading the report. B) To tell people the name of the report and who made it. C) The beginning of the report where you say what you're going to talk about, like giving a sneak peek. D) To help readers find different sections of the report easily. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To tell people the name of the report and who made it. 50. How many paragraphs are there in report writing? A) 5. B) 4. C) 3. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 51. A policy analyst is writing a report on a new government program. They are trying to explain how they conducted their research, including using a series of public surveys and interviews with program participants. Where should this detailed explanation be placed? A) Recommendations. B) Introduction. C) Methodology. D) Conclusions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Methodology. 52. How do we communicate our results of a science experiment? A) Keep it a secret. B) Share with other scientist. C) Tell your mom. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Share with other scientist. 53. All reports contain recommendations A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 54. You should use lots of adjectives to express your feelings in a report. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 55. Most of the time, reports are written in the present tense. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 56. What rule says that if it is not written, it did not happen? A) Four reports rule. B) Four sides rule. C) Four papers rule. D) Four corners rule. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Four corners rule. 57. Which style of communication should officers maintain? A) Passive-aggressive. B) Passive. C) Assertive. D) Aggressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assertive. 58. What is the body of a newspaper article? A) The introduction that summarizes the article. B) The conclusion that wraps up the article. C) The main part that provides detailed information. D) The section that includes advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The main part that provides detailed information. 59. What is a key feature of a formal report? A) Casual tone. B) Informal language. C) Structured format with headings. D) Personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Structured format with headings. 60. Written by other officers arriving at the scene AFTER the arresting officer A) Supplemental Reports. B) Incident Reports. C) Police Call Sheets. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supplemental Reports. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesReport Writing Quiz 2Report Writing Quiz 3Report Writing Quiz 4Report Writing Quiz 5Report Writing Quiz 6Report Writing Quiz 7Report Writing Quiz 8Report Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books