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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following best reflects the principle of logical flow in audit report writing? A) Starting with the methodology, then describing all issues observed, followed by the audit purpose. B) Presenting findings in the order they occurred chronologically. C) Beginning with high-impact findings, supported by relevant evidence and context. D) Listing all findings and recommendations in the order of the design matrix. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beginning with high-impact findings, supported by relevant evidence and context. 2. If I do not give my opinion and recommendations, will I lose points? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 3. Which transition phrase changes informal language to formal language suitable for a report? A) "Anyway, let's move on to the next section.". B) "Now, we're going to talk about the next part.". C) "Alright, let's jump into the next topic.". D) "Following, we'll discuss the subsequent segment.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Following, we'll discuss the subsequent segment.". 4. Which is not in the format of report writing? A) Introduction. B) Overview. C) Elaboration. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Elaboration. 5. An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ..... A) The amount of sunlight. B) The type of music. C) The type of liquid. D) The type of plant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The type of liquid. 6. Paraphrasing is a crucial element in report writing A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. Why is topic-related vocabulary important in a report? A) It makes the report sound more interesting. B) It shows that the writer understands the topic. C) It helps the writer sound more friendly. D) It allows the writer to use more slang. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It shows that the writer understands the topic. 8. How should sub-headings be used in a report? A) To hide information. B) To distract the reader. C) To match the content of the paragraphs. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To match the content of the paragraphs. 9. There is no such thing as too many references, so you should add as many as you can. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 10. What is the structure of a news article? A) Byline, Lead, Body, Closing. B) Lead, Body, Closing, Byline. C) Headline, Byline, Body, Closing. D) Headline, Byline, Lead, Body, Closing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Headline, Byline, Lead, Body, Closing. 11. You're writing report about which city to open a new store in. What pattern of organization should you choose? A) A place-based pattern. B) A factor-based pattern. C) A quantity-based pattern. D) A time-based pattern. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A place-based pattern. 12. Which is a suitable aim for a report writing? A) The report aims to highlight the advantages of the swimming pool. B) This report aims to create more problems to the swimming pool. C) The report aims to highlight the advantages of the swimming pool and provide solutions to improve it. D) In conclusion, the swimming pool is beneficial to everyone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The report aims to highlight the advantages of the swimming pool and provide solutions to improve it. 13. What is the central theme of 'Success is Counted Sweetest'? A) The role of luck in success. B) The satisfaction of winning. C) The importance of success after failure. D) The value of perseverance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The importance of success after failure. 14. The introduction typically occupies 50% of the report. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. Which list starting word or phrase is not like the others? A) Exploration of. B) Develop. C) Improve. D) Understand. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exploration of. 16. The number of heart attack cases among women remained unchanged at 100 from 2012 to 2014, when the number of activities they performed were the same (2) in these two years.How many 'analysis' and 'synthesis' can you identify here? A) 1 Analysis and 1 Synthesis. B) 1 Analysis and 0 Synthesis. C) 2 Analysis and 0 Synthesis. D) 2 Analysis and 1 Synthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2 Analysis and 1 Synthesis. 17. Which place is mentioned in the Report? A) Place where people gather. B) A beach. C) Place of the incident. D) A park. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Place of the incident. 18. The Heading of an Article contains ..... A) Not more than 5-7 words. B) Lots of Conjunctions. C) Many Prepositions. D) Information that is not relevant to the Article. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not more than 5-7 words. 19. When someone looks up, they are looking for ..... A) They are thinking creatively. B) What they know, seen or done. C) Inspiration. D) What they have heard. E) What they are feeling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inspiration. 20. When is the business letter format normally used? A) When the sender and receiver are from the same organisation. B) When the sender and receiver are from different organisations. C) When the sender needs to provide the receiver with relevant information. D) Whenever there is need for a report to be made. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the sender and receiver are from different organisations. 21. Which of the following would be considered an informal report? A) Audit report. B) Memo. C) Lab report. D) Research report. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memo. 22. What is the purpose of an executive summary in a technical report? A) To provide a brief overview of the report's key points. B) To introduce the main findings and conclusions. C) To outline the methodology used in the report. D) To present detailed analysis and data. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide a brief overview of the report's key points. 23. Reports should include my opinion if I am an eyewitness. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 24. Which is a method to report or present data visually? (visual data) A) Graphs. B) Tables. C) Charts. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 25. Which type of report would a crime scene investigator use if they took a witness's statement A) Incident report. B) Offense report. C) Attachment. D) Supplemental report. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attachment. 26. Reports are written A) Formally. B) Informally. C) Elaborately. D) Persuasively. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formally. 27. We can ..... from the chart that this year's sales are much better than previous years. A) Enhance. B) Contribute. C) Reduce. D) Notice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Notice. 28. A report will NOT usually ..... A) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of a situation. B) Make recommendations and suggestions. C) Give personal opinions. D) Give professional opinions. E) Explain the background to a situation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give personal opinions. 29. The purpose of the report ..... to improve company facilities. A) Were. B) Are. C) Is. D) Be. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Is. 30. A short report is limited to how many pages? A) 5-6 pages. B) 2-3 pages. C) 1-2 pages. D) 1-5 pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1-5 pages. ← 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