This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Report Writing – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Report Writing Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the best report structure for addressing a workplace issue and proposing a solution? A) Chronological. B) Compare-Contrast. C) Problem-Solution. D) Random order. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Problem-Solution. 2. The discussion of how a study's findings fit with previous research would typically be found in which section? A) Chapter 1:Introduction. B) Chapter 2:Review of Related Literature. C) Chapter 3:Design of the Study. D) Chapter 4:Data Analysis and Interpretation. E) Chapter 5:Summary and Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chapter 2:Review of Related Literature. 3. What is the purpose of the recommendations section in a report? A) To repeat the data from the findings. B) To provide opinions about the topic. C) To summarize the introduction. D) To suggest actions based on findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To suggest actions based on findings. 4. In which part of the body do you write about the proposed solutions? A) In Literature Review. B) In Methods. C) In Results. D) In Objectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In Results. 5. This stage is the idea and organizing thoughts stage A) Prewriting stage. B) Writing stage. C) Rewriting stage. D) Proofreading stage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prewriting stage. 6. In a research report, where would you typically find the list of figures and tables? A) Reference Section. B) Main Body. C) Appendix. D) Preliminary Section. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Preliminary Section. 7. What is true about the Concluding paragraph of an Article? A) It is the first paragraph that provides information about the Article. B) It is the second paragraph that provides supporting information about the Article. C) It is the third paragraph that provides supporting examples about the Article. D) It is the final paragraph which offers suggestions, solutions, or advice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is the final paragraph which offers suggestions, solutions, or advice. 8. When summarizing findings in a report, it is important to: A) Avoid supporting evidence. B) Use complex language. C) Include irrelevant details. D) Highlight main points clearly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Highlight main points clearly. 9. What is the purpose of a report A) To inform and give recommendations. B) To give opinions and state personal experiences. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To inform and give recommendations. 10. Reports should be written in the first person, e.g. "I have examined the records and advise the following:" A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. Transfer the direct speech to indirect speech:He said, " I can do it" . A) He said he can do it. B) He said he could do it. C) He said I can do it. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He said he could do it. 12. When is it appropriate to use jargon? A) Only during international business communication. B) Only in informal settings. C) Only with professionals in the same field. D) Only in formal settings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Only with professionals in the same field. 13. What will you write in the first paragraph? A) People involved, chief guest, feedback. B) Who, what, where and when. C) How and why. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Who, what, where and when. 14. WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, AT WHAT TIME, WHO, WHY, HOW ARE THE DETAILS TO BE COVERED IN A) MAGAZINE REPORT. B) NEWSPAPER REPORT. C) BOTH. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BOTH. 15. What is needed in a report? A) Clear and complete sentences. B) Proper grammar. C) Good descriptions. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 16. Which high level words below can be used to replace "throw away" in a report essay? A) Discarded. B) Pelted. C) Tossed. D) Placed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discarded. 17. How is the structure of the paragraphs in the main parts structure? A) Concluding statement. B) 4 supporting details and a topic sentence. C) Topic sentence2-3 supporting details concluding statement. D) We can structure the paragraph as we want there is no specific structure for it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence2-3 supporting details concluding statement. 18. What principle should be applied to avoid unnecessary material? A) "Who cares?" principle. B) "Why not?" principle. C) "What if?" principle. D) "So what?" principle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "So what?" principle. 19. An investigation report provides detailed information on the complete forensics investigation process. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. What section includes your data and your graph? A) Results. B) Method. C) Analysis. D) Evaluation of method. E) Evaluation of hypothesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Results. 21. Written by the arresting officer A) Police Call Sheets. B) Incident Reports. C) Supplemental Reports. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incident Reports. 22. What is missing in this attempted Analysis? In June, Harmoni Homestay had the highest number of guests than Melor and Yasmin. A) Data. B) Year. C) Nothing. D) Trend word. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Data. 23. How close a measurement is to the accepted value is called ..... A) Significant. B) Accuracy. C) Precision. D) Estimate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Accuracy. 24. Which text makes liberal use of personal pronouns? A) Sample 1. B) Sample 2. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sample 1. 25. What are the part when researcher want to introduce their research? A) Background of study. B) Theoretical framework. C) Problem statement. D) Research objectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Background of study. 26. A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. A) Hypothesis. B) Data. C) Theory. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hypothesis. 27. All definitions should be given in the introduction. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Information reports are written in A) You can pretend to be anyone you like. B) Second person. C) Third person. D) First person. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third person. 29. ..... 5. Which of the following is an initial report? A) Supplemental. B) Attachment. C) Arrest. D) Incident. E) Both c and d. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Both c and d. 30. Why is an executive summary useful in a report, as described in the article? A) To list every detail of the research. B) To entertain readers. C) To add fictional background story. D) To provide a short version of the main findings for busy readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide a short version of the main findings for busy readers. 31. ..... 10. What rule says that if it is not written in the paper, it did not happen? A) Four Reports Rule. B) Four Corners Rule. C) Four Papers Rule. D) Four Sides Rule. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Four Corners Rule. 32. What is the main focus of report writing? A) Confusing the reader. B) Informing the reader. C) Entertaining the reader. D) Persuading the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informing the reader. 33. Where would you write what you think will happen during an experiment? A) Hypothesis. B) Results. C) Title. D) Discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hypothesis. 34. Which of these terms means to kill someone by mistake (e.g. car accident) A) Mugging. B) Kidnapping. C) Manslaughter. D) Murder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Manslaughter. 35. What is the purpose of the Main Body in a report? A) The main part of the report where you share all the cool stuff you found or learned. B) To help readers find different sections of the report easily. C) Suggestions for what people can do based on what you found out. D) To introduce the topic and get people interested in reading the report. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main part of the report where you share all the cool stuff you found or learned. 36. A student has just completed a research paper containing 15 complex charts and graphs. To help readers easily locate these visuals, which preliminary section is most appropriate to include? A) List of Figures and Tables. B) Executive Summary. C) Table of Contents. D) Letter of Transmittal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) List of Figures and Tables. 37. Work on details. A) Pre-writing. B) Writing. C) Re-writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Writing. 38. How should law enforcement deal with a person who is being deceitful? A) Be forceful and apply pressure. B) Be indirect and use ambiguous terms. C) Be confident and pretend to have evidence. D) Be logical and present known facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Be logical and present known facts. 39. True of false:Accident and incident reports can be used in insurance claims. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 40. Why do we need to write a report at the end of the Lesson Study cycle? A) It is because a Lesson Study is not complete without a report. B) To share our findings with other educators so that they too can benefit from the learning. C) It is because we are told to do so. D) To document our learning and reflection so that we can use it to inform new staff or share at conferences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To share our findings with other educators so that they too can benefit from the learning. 41. What is the material used for construction of transformer core? A) Aluminium. B) Wood. C) Iron. D) Copper. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Iron. 42. What is the significance of the conclusion in a newspaper report? A) It provides a detailed analysis of the article's content. B) It summarizes the article and may provide a call to action. C) It introduces the main topic of the article. D) It lists the sources used in the article. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It summarizes the article and may provide a call to action. 43. The best way to say "asked questions" as in "The principal, Mr.Smith asked the students questions." A) Interrogated the students. B) Talked to the students. C) Spoke to the students. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Interrogated the students. 44. The byline consists of? A) Date and the name of reporter. B) Place and date. C) Student/ staff reporter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Student/ staff reporter. 45. What is the primary role of feedback during a presentation? A) To challenge the presenter. B) To provide constructive improvement suggestions. C) To disrupt the presentation flow. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide constructive improvement suggestions. 46. An information report must be written in present tense A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. Which of these is not usually found in a report? A) Scholarly sources. B) Your opinion. C) Personal experience. D) Statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Your opinion. 48. What is the first step in the report writing process? A) Start drafting the findings. B) Think and plan. C) Choose your font and spacing. D) Create a chart. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Think and plan. 49. Forms of written communication that can be used in formal context, except ..... A) Personal SNS Account. B) Internal Chat Platform. C) LinkedIn Messaging. D) Email. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal SNS Account. 50. What is the main function of the recommendations section in a report? A) To present a problem. B) To suggest future actions or solutions. C) To explain the methodology. D) To summarize findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To suggest future actions or solutions. 51. What was the condition of the ship? A) Broken timbers, starboard side bulged inwards;. B) Their personal belongings were missing. C) Water filled in every room and their clothes were missing. D) Everything was in a mess. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Broken timbers, starboard side bulged inwards;. 52. A report is always written in past tense. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 53. What are subheadings? A) They tell us what the next steps are. B) Tells us what the paragraph will be about. C) It the title of the information report. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It the title of the information report. 54. Select a high level word used in place of "said" for reports A) Hollered. B) Stated. C) Mumbled. D) Stuttered. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stated. 55. How many points should be included in a report writing body (Positive and negative aspects)? A) 2 points. B) 3-5 points. C) 1-2 points. D) 8 points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 3-5 points. 56. Which of the following is the best written step in a method written after the practical. A) Poured 50ml of water into a beaker. B) Fill a 50ml beaker with water. C) We put 50ml of water into a beaker. D) 50ml of water was poured into a beaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 50ml of water was poured into a beaker. 57. Of all duties of the law enforcement professional, writing reports is probably the most unpopular A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 58. Who said, "We're sinking!" ? A) Mary. B) Son. C) Crewmen. D) Daughter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mary. 59. The topic of which text is 'continual grazing'? A) Sample 1. B) Sample 2. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both. 60. Choose the right word to complete the sentence.In 2026, the amount of rice production ..... 53%, following rice, which had the highest percentage of production. A) Will take up. B) Accounts for. C) Accounted for. D) Is made up. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Will take up. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesReport Writing Quiz 1Report Writing Quiz 2Report Writing Quiz 3Report Writing Quiz 4Report Writing Quiz 5Report Writing Quiz 6Report Writing Quiz 7Report Writing Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books