This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Report Writing – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Report Writing Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False?I need to have a successful lesson cycle carried out before I can write a report. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. When did the waves start getting gigantic? A) December 25. B) November 30. C) January 2. D) December 25. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) January 2. 3. Which of the following sentences demonstrates passive voice? A) The toddler broke his toy car. B) He painted beautiful sunset on the canvas. C) The cat was chased by the dog. D) The teacher explains the lesson. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The cat was chased by the dog. 4. In the sentence 'The work will be finished by 5:00 p.m.', what is the voice used? A) Future tense. B) Active voice. C) Passive voice. D) Present tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Passive voice. 5. Graphics should be used in a technical report A) As much as possible. B) Only in the appendix section. C) To make it look better. D) Only if they help to explain a complex idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Only if they help to explain a complex idea. 6. ..... may mean changing the shape and reasoning in your paper. It means to make changes to a text, deciding what will be removed and what will be kept A) Writing. B) Changing. C) Revision. D) Editing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Revision. 7. Which is considered a Formal Report? A) Narrative Report. B) News Report. C) Survey Report. D) Book Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Survey Report. 8. WHAT IS THE ACCEPTABLE FORMAT FOR WRITING THE TIME IN A REPORT? A) 10:00 A.M. B) 10 'CLOCK IN THE MORNING. C) 10:OO IN THE MORNING. D) 10:00. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10:00 A.M. 9. Which statement is correct about the ending summary? A) It focuses on the major findings of the report. B) It has more detailed information than the executive summary. C) It reviews all the sections of the research report. D) It contains the same information as the executive summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It focuses on the major findings of the report. 10. Which paragraph ..... More than half of the respondents said ..... A) 1 and 4. B) 2 and 3. C) 3 and 4. D) 1 and 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2 and 3. 11. How many synthesis you should have in report writing? A) 2. B) 1. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 12. Writing accurately does NOT require which of the following? A) Providing all relevant information. B) Writing specific and true information. C) Avoiding generalizations. D) Using complex words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Using complex words. 13. Sue also suffered from severe injuries as her A) Eyes got swollen badly and her arm got a deep cut. B) She had become unconscious. C) Her had too got smashed and her leg got a deep cut. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eyes got swollen badly and her arm got a deep cut. 14. What is the purpose of the Title Page in a report? A) Extra stuff that goes with the report but isn't part of the main story, like bonus features on a DVD. B) The end of the report where you summarize what you talked about and say what you think about it. C) To tell people the name of the report and who made it. D) To tell people what they can do to make things better or learn more about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To tell people the name of the report and who made it. 15. A "Feasibility Study Report for a New Product Launch" falls under which category of business reports? A) Informational Report. B) Operational Report. C) Progress Report. D) Research Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Research Report. 16. Name three different types of reports commonly used. A) Weather reports. B) Meeting minutes. C) Sales reports. D) Financial reports, project status reports, research reports. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Financial reports, project status reports, research reports. 17. A report should be written in the format of a A) Dialogue. B) Summary. C) Letter. D) Short story. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Letter. 18. Is this a compound sentence:Tom is going to the shop to buy some milk and bread. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 19. Which description can be written for two-thirds? A) 20%. B) 33%. C) 66%. D) 25%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 66%. 20. In a report you SHOULDN'T use: A) Impersonal structures. B) Emotive language. C) Headings. D) Formal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotive language. 21. A/An ..... has seen an event happen/ lived through a newsworthy moment. A) Jargon. B) Reporter. C) Eyewitness. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eyewitness. 22. Which section of the report contains the restatement of the problem and conclusions? A) Chapter 1. B) Chapter 4. C) Chapter 5. D) Chapter 3. E) Chapter 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chapter 5. 23. This report will ..... finding a solution to the issue. A) Interpret. B) Focus on. C) Reduce. D) Notice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Focus on. 24. What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data? A) Qualitative data is always more reliable than quantitative data. B) Quantitative data is subjective, while qualitative data is objective. C) Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements. D) Qualitative data involves numerical measurements, while quantitative data describes characteristics or qualities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements. 25. According to the article, reports often include headings and sub-headings because: A) They make the text more interesting. B) They allow the writer to add creative details. C) They help readers quickly find specific information. D) They increase the overall length of the document. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They help readers quickly find specific information. 26. A report's Introduction states that its scope is to 'analyse user engagement with our mobile app in the first quarter of 2023.' Which of the following would be outside the scope and should NOT be included in the report? A) A comparison of user engagement in the third quarter of 2023. B) An analysis of user retention rates during the same period. C) Data on app downloads in the first quarter of 2023. D) The report's final recommendations based on the findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A comparison of user engagement in the third quarter of 2023. 27. Should all results be included in the Results section of a scientific report? A) Yes, all results should be included for transparency. B) No, only the most relevant and significant results should be included. C) Only results that support the hypothesis should be included. D) All results should be summarized in an appendix. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, only the most relevant and significant results should be included. 28. The capital city of America is Washington DC. A) FACTUAL INFORMATION. B) SUBJECTIVE CONTENT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FACTUAL INFORMATION. 29. Select the group of transition words that are suitable for reports A) Following this; Next; Afterwards; First; Approximately five minutes later; Subsequently. B) Suddenly, Unexpectedly ; All in all;Eventually ; Occasionally ; Previously ; Later on. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Following this; Next; Afterwards; First; Approximately five minutes later; Subsequently. 30. Choose the correct factual statement: A) Cats can live really long, maybe up to twenty years. B) Cats can live for up to twenty years. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cats can live for up to twenty years. 31. Which text appears more objective? A) Sample 1. B) Sample 2. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sample 2. 32. T/F The Four Corners Rule-if it's not within the four corners of the paper then it did not happen A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 33. ..... 4. What kind of report will begin the investigation of criminal matters? A) Offense. B) Arrest. C) Incident. D) Supplemental. E) Attachment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Offense. 34. What is the purpose of the Findings and Analysis section in the report? A) To present data collection methods and findings. B) To summarize the report. C) To provide recommendations. D) To introduce the report. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To present data collection methods and findings. 35. What is considered a NOT reputable sourceS to be cited in report writing? A) Out-of-date materials. B) Google Scholar. C) Government websites. D) Journal article. E) Books. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Out-of-date materials. 36. An analysis should have accurate A) KF, D and L. B) KF, D, T and L. C) KF, T, D and TF. D) KF, D, and TF. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) KF, T, D and TF. 37. Captain Gorden Cook initiated his voyage from A) British waters. B) America. C) Cape Town. D) Isle Amsterdam. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) British waters. 38. Which of the following sections would likely contain the decision to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis? 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: D) Chapter 4:Data Analysis and Interpretation. 39. T/F In report writing the events should be written in order of occurrence A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 40. Choose a CORRECT analysis. A) The percentage of postgraduates' enrolment in University A was the highest(90%) in 2015. B) University A had the highest (90%) percentage of postgraduates enrolment in 2015. C) The highest percentage of postgraduates' enrolment was in University A. D) Postgraduate students enrolment in University A was the highest (90%). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The percentage of postgraduates' enrolment in University A was the highest(90%) in 2015. 41. Write precisely and clearly in technical writing is two different concept. A) No. B) Yes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes. 42. All of us (2/3) think that we ..... something useful from the project. A) Learn. B) Will learn. C) Learned. D) Have learnt. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Have learnt. 43. The number of heart attack cases among women decreased from 150 in 2011 to 100 in 2013, probably because the number of activities they performed lower from 3 to 2 activities only.How many 'trend word' can you identify in the sentence above? A) 4. B) 1. C) 3. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2. 44. An impersonal writing style is favoured in business reports. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 45. Write the following sentence in the past tense and passive voice:We opened the drawer and obtained the forceps. A) We opened the drawer in order to obtain the forceps. B) The drawer was opened and the forceps were obtained. C) The drawer was opened and we obtained the forceps. D) Fine as is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The drawer was opened and the forceps were obtained. 46. What is an article? A) A fictional story or narrative. B) A visual representation or painting. C) A text or piece of writing that is non-fiction. D) A type of poem or verse. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A text or piece of writing that is non-fiction. 47. How can data presentation be effectively analyzed in a report? A) By focusing solely on the length of the report. B) Data presentation can be effectively analyzed by assessing clarity, relevance, visual effectiveness, and overall report structure. C) By using complex jargon to confuse the reader. D) By ignoring visual elements and focusing on text only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Data presentation can be effectively analyzed by assessing clarity, relevance, visual effectiveness, and overall report structure. 48. What type of vocabulary should be included in a report? A) Everyday language. B) Slang language. C) Topic related vocabulary. D) Technical jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic related vocabulary. 49. The tone of an information report is A) Joyful. B) Humorous. C) Optimistic. D) Formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Formal. 50. Executive summary "should be self-explanatory." What does this mean? A) The reader should not need to read the other report sections to understand the executive summary. B) The executive summary should persuade the reader to agree with the report findings. C) The executive summary should be easy to read. D) The reader should not need to read the executive summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The reader should not need to read the other report sections to understand the executive summary. 51. What goes in the endnotes section? A) Your hypothesis. B) Steps of the experiment. C) Sources that were used. D) Data that was collected. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sources that were used. 52. Which of these best describes the tone a report should have, according to the article? A) Personal and emotional. B) Informal and chatty. C) Formal and objective. D) Fictional and imaginative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formal and objective. 53. Which of the following is typically included in a report subheading? A) Personal anecdotes. B) Detailed methodology. C) Informal language. D) Author's biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Detailed methodology. 54. What is the primary purpose of a report? A) To narrate. B) To entertain. C) To inform. D) To persuade. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To inform. 55. "Ingrid supports Mr Boggs in meal preparation and in self cares."Which sentence doesn't belong in the report following the previous sentence? A) Mrs Boggs has found a support group for spouses of stroke sufferers. B) Ingrid has found a support group for spouses of stroke sufferers. C) Informal supports through family and friends have assisted Mr Boggs, and Ingrid. D) Mr Boggs and Ingrid have returned to their previous weekly walks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mrs Boggs has found a support group for spouses of stroke sufferers. 56. Which of the following is the best definition of paraphrasing? A) Copying text word-for-word. B) Rewriting text in your own words. C) Writing a summary. D) Creating a critique. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rewriting text in your own words. 57. What rule says that if it is not written in the paper, it did not happen? A) Four papers rule. B) Four corners rule. C) Four sides rule. D) Four reports rule. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Four corners rule. 58. Reports should include my opinion if I am an eye witness. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 59. Why are headings and subheadings important in a report? A) They make the report look more decorative. B) They are optional and do not affect understanding. C) They are only used in informal writing. D) They help organize content for clarity and readability. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They help organize content for clarity and readability. 60. What does R.I.O.T. stand for in the context of assessment findings? A) Reviews, Investigations, Operations, Tasks. B) Reports, Insights, Opinions, Trials. C) Research, Information, Outcomes, Techniques. D) Records, Interviews, Observations, Tests. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Records, Interviews, Observations, Tests. ← 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 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books