This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 11 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the correct tense to describe methods in a scientific paper? A) Present Continuous. B) Past Tense. C) Present Simple. D) Future Tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Past Tense. 2. What is the recommended number of references in a scientific paper? A) 50-100 papers. B) 5-10 papers. C) 20-50 papers. D) 10-20 papers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 20-50 papers. 3. What is an essential element to include in the Abstract of a scientific paper? A) A detailed methodology. B) A summary of the research question. C) A comprehensive literature review. D) A list of all figures and tables. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A summary of the research question. 4. What is the typical structure of a research paper? A) Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. B) Abstract, Introduction, Results, Discussion, References, Appendix. C) Introduction, Literature Review, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments. D) Title, Abstract, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings, References. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. 5. Why do letters often take a surprising amount of time to write? A) Because they require extensive research. B) Because they need to include a figure or a table. C) Because they have to conform to a word limit. D) Because they are usually edited and shortened by the editorial committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because they are usually edited and shortened by the editorial committee. 6. What are the characteristics of a well-designed research? A) Unsystematic, illogical, empirical. B) Replicable, subjective, biased. C) Systematic, logical, empirical. D) Random, illogical, subjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Systematic, logical, empirical. 7. Which of the choices has the closest meaning of the sentence? Martha thinks that the issue of adolescent problem is important to write about. A) Martha thinks that adolescents like to write about their problems. B) Martha thinks that adolescents can write about their problems. C) Martha feels that writing about adolescents problem is worthwhile. D) Martha believes that the dream of most adolescents is to write something important. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Martha feels that writing about adolescents problem is worthwhile. 8. What are the main components of scientific writing? A) Abstract, discussion, conclusion, bibliography. B) The main components of scientific writing are:thesis statement, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and references. C) Summary, findings, implications, acknowledgments. D) Introduction, conclusion, hypothesis, analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main components of scientific writing are:thesis statement, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and references. 9. What writing skills that provides an overview of the main idea and is shorter compared to the original text. A) Notation. B) Summary. C) Quotation. D) Paraphrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summary. 10. Which biomolecule includes Enzymes that control chemical reactions and gates that control what enters or leaves a cell? A) Carbohydrates. B) Lipids. C) Proteins. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Proteins. 11. Which of the following is the most effective scientific title? A) "A Study of Stuff". B) "Cool Chemistry:Let's Go!". C) "Awesome Findings in Chemistry". D) "Analysis of Heavy Metal Content in Urban River Sediments". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Analysis of Heavy Metal Content in Urban River Sediments". 12. Apa tujuan utama dari Tinjauan Pustaka (Literature Review) dalam karya ilmiah? A) Menambah jumlah halaman karya ilmiah. B) Menunjukkan research gap dan membangun argumen penelitian. C) Menyalin ringkasan penelitian terdahulu. D) Menyajikan daftar artikel yang dibaca. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Menunjukkan research gap dan membangun argumen penelitian. 13. Which redesign would best fix the slimotosis study, where there were multiple independent variables? A) Remove measurements of odor entirely. B) Use both treatments on all snails. C) Test each treatment separately with controls. D) Shorten the treatment time dramatically. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Test each treatment separately with controls. 14. What is the main goal of the Introduction section in a scientific article? A) To present the research findings. B) To outline the research background and objectives. C) To discuss the implications of the results. D) To provide a detailed analysis of the data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To outline the research background and objectives. 15. The final paper is allowed to use ..... direct quotations. A) 20%. B) 40%. C) 10%. D) 30%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 10%. 16. Which of these is an example of a conditional sentence? A) If water reaches 100 degrees celsius it boils. B) The enzymes are not 'used up' and so continue to work on other substrate molecules. C) The active site is the area on the enzyme where the chemical reaction takes place. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If water reaches 100 degrees celsius it boils. 17. Berpikir analitis menurut Amer (Baruno, 2021) melibatkan kemampuan untuk ..... A) Memeriksa secara teliti dan mempertimbangkan kekuatan serta kelemahan fakta. B) Menghafal konsep tanpa memahaminya. C) Mengambil keputusan tanpa pertimbangan logis. D) Menilai sesuatu tanpa memerinci fakta. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memeriksa secara teliti dan mempertimbangkan kekuatan serta kelemahan fakta. 18. Statements that match the source word for word and should be an attribute to that of the original author. A) Citations. B) Summarizing. C) Paraphrasing. D) Quotations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quotations. 19. Which active sentence is best rewritten in passive voice for a scientific report? A) The team discovered a new chemical reaction. B) The students visited the laboratory. C) The professor gave an interesting lecture. D) The scientist thinks the theory is correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The team discovered a new chemical reaction. 20. Enzyme is a/an ..... A) Lipid. B) Carbohydrate. C) Nucleic acid. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein. 21. Why is transparency important in the research process? A) Transparency is important in the research process because it promotes trust, reproducibility, and accountability. B) Transparency hinders the speed of research progress. C) Transparency is only necessary for funding purposes. D) Transparency is irrelevant to the validity of research findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transparency is important in the research process because it promotes trust, reproducibility, and accountability. 22. Which of the following is NOT a type of scientific article? A) Fictional Narratives. B) Systematic Literature Reviews. C) Original Research Articles. D) Conceptual Papers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fictional Narratives. 23. What is the maximum number of references for a letter in most journals? A) Three. B) Two. C) Four. D) Five. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Five. 24. There is no difference between the results of the two variables being tested. A) Null Hypothesis. B) Alternative Hypothesis. C) Casual/Formal Cause-and-Effect Hypothesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Null Hypothesis. 25. What verb tense is commonly used in research papers? A) Present perfect tense. B) Past tense. C) Future tense. D) Present tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Past tense. 26. What should the names of authors include to ensure proper identification? A) Only initials. B) Full names instead of initials. C) No identification needed. D) Only last names. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Full names instead of initials. 27. The step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem is called the: A) English System. B) Surgical Procedure. C) Scientific Method. D) Metric System. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scientific Method. 28. To find the average of a set of numbers, add up all the items and divide by ..... A) 2. B) The smallest number. C) The largest number. D) The number of items in the set. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The number of items in the set. 29. How does scientific writing differ from other forms of writing, according to the passage? A) Scientific writing is less precise than other forms. B) Scientific writing is more focused on entertainment. C) Other forms of writing cater to a wider range of audiences and objectives. D) Scientific writing is not subject to change. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Other forms of writing cater to a wider range of audiences and objectives. 30. Which is correct for a Conclusion? A) It's just a short summary. B) It informs the reader of how the goal has been achieved. C) Include the team name. D) Include image and table. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It informs the reader of how the goal has been achieved. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesScientific Writing Quiz 1Scientific Writing Quiz 2Scientific Writing Quiz 3Scientific Writing Quiz 4Scientific Writing Quiz 5Scientific Writing Quiz 6Scientific Writing Quiz 7Scientific Writing Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books