This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How does understanding your audience contribute to effective scientific communication? A) It allows you to ignore the audience's needs and focus solely on your research. B) It helps in selecting the appropriate format for your communication strategy. C) It ensures that your writing is overly technical and inaccessible. D) It eliminates the need for logical structure in your writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps in selecting the appropriate format for your communication strategy. 2. What is a protein: A) A polymer composed of fatty acids. B) A polymer composed of many amino acids. C) A polymer composed of nucleotides. D) A polymer composed of many sugars. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A polymer composed of many amino acids. 3. What is the importance of a well-structured introduction? A) To state the research gap clearly. B) To provide a summary of the results. C) To discuss the methodology. D) To list all references. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To state the research gap clearly. 4. Every paragraph should have at least five sentences. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Which of the following is the correct pair of biomolecules and their monomers? A) Carbohydrate:Fatty Acids. B) Lipid:Nucleotide. C) Nucleic Acid:DNA. D) Protein:Amino acid. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein:Amino acid. 6. How should results be organized in the results section? A) Randomly. B) From least to most important. C) Chronologically. D) Alphabetically. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chronologically. 7. How should figures be prepared in scientific writing? A) Use low-resolution files for submission. B) Include a caption above the figure. C) Draw lines with ballpoint or marker. D) Ensure each figure adds enough value to justify its preparation and publication. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ensure each figure adds enough value to justify its preparation and publication. 8. This carbohydrate is used by animals to store energy in the liver. A) Glucose. B) Starch. C) Chitin. D) Glycogen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Glycogen. 9. Which tense is commonly used in the Methods section of a scientific paper? A) Present tense. B) Conditional tense. C) Past tense. D) Future tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Past tense. 10. Kutipan yang ditulis persis sama dengan sumbernya disebut ..... A) Kutipan bebas. B) Kutipan langsung. C) Kutipan singkat. D) Kutipan tidak langsung. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kutipan langsung. 11. What is(are) the mistake(s) in this sentence?"The Shannon capacity is defined as below. $C=B\log_2\left(1+\frac{S}{N}\right), $ $B$ $S$ $N$ A) Shannon with capital S. B) "below" and separated equation. C) Comma at the end of equation. D) C is not defined yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "below" and separated equation. 12. How does the distinct approach of scientific writing differ from creative or journalistic writing? A) It uses a systematic structure, objective tone, and commitment to reproducible methodology. B) It focuses on emotional storytelling and subjective opinions. C) It avoids using data and evidence to support claims. D) It prioritizes entertainment over accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It uses a systematic structure, objective tone, and commitment to reproducible methodology. 13. What is the recommended number of keywords in a scientific paper? A) 7-10. B) 1-2. C) 3-6. D) 10-15. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3-6. 14. What does the passage suggest about the relationship between nominalisation and readability? A) Nominalisation has no effect on readability. B) Nominalisation always improves readability. C) Nominalisation can improve readability when used judiciously. D) Nominalisation always hinders readability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nominalisation can improve readability when used judiciously. 15. In which section of a research article are findings presented objectively using tables and figures, and their significance interpreted within a broader scientific context? A) Conclusion. B) Introduction. C) Results & Discussion. D) Abstract. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Results & Discussion. 16. A ..... is a large group that includes everything being studied. A) Sample. B) Stratified Sampling Method. C) Population. D) Voluntary-Response. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Population. 17. Which component of the Introduction helps to outline the approach taken to answer the central research question? A) Component 1:Define a research territory. B) Component 2:Establish a niche within the research territory. C) Component 3:Occupy the niche. D) Summarize the entire paper. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Component 2:Establish a niche within the research territory. 18. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy eyes. Based on the textbook, what is one of its other major functions? A) Regulation of mood. B) Production of white blood cells. C) Helps in blood clotting. D) Promotes calcium absorption. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Production of white blood cells. 19. Tables are a good way to: A) Show trends. B) Present small amounts of information. C) Make comparisons possible. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Make comparisons possible. 20. Identify the grammatical mistake in this passive sentence: "The data is collect and analyze carefully." A) "is" should be changed to "was". B) "collect" and "analyze" should be in past participle form. C) "carefully" should be removed. D) "data" should be changed to "datas". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "collect" and "analyze" should be in past participle form. 21. It responds to the independent variable. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent Variable. 22. What is a key characteristic of grant proposals in scientific writing? A) Eye-catching visual hierarchy. B) Detailed budget justification. C) Extensive data presentation and analysis. D) Interactive Q&A opportunities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Detailed budget justification. 23. What is the primary purpose of grant proposals in scientific writing? A) To seek research funding by emphasizing project significance and feasibility. B) To present oral summaries tailored to audience engagement. C) To highlight findings concisely using graphics and minimal text. D) To publish structured reports in peer-reviewed journals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To seek research funding by emphasizing project significance and feasibility. 24. Menurut Richard J. Heuer Jr., keterampilan berpikir analitik ..... A) Tidak dapat dipelajari karena merupakan bakat alami. B) Dapat dipelajari dan ditingkatkan melalui latihan. C) Hanya berlaku dalam bidang teknik. D) Dapat ditingkatkan hanya melalui teori di kelas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dapat dipelajari dan ditingkatkan melalui latihan. 25. Berpikir kritis menuntut seseorang untuk ..... A) Bersikap skeptis secara ekstrem hingga menolak semua informasi. B) Menggunakan rasionalitas untuk membuat keputusan. C) Mengutamakan intuisi dibanding bukti. D) Mengabaikan kontroversi kebijakan publik. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Menggunakan rasionalitas untuk membuat keputusan. 26. I will quote when I need to add emphasis to an argument. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 27. Latar belakang masalah muncul di bagian ..... A) Kesimpulan. B) Referensi. C) Metode penelitian. D) Pendahuluan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pendahuluan. 28. The aim of the study is to determine if exposing plants to varying colors of light (red, yellow, and green) using cellophane will affect the length (cm) of the stem of Plectranthus amnoinicus plants measured every week for 60 days of experimentation.The statement above is an example of ..... A) Hypothesis. B) Variables. C) Conclusion. D) Problem Statement. E) Experimentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Problem Statement. 29. These cause changes in the subject. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent Variable. 30. Why is it important to avoid ambiguity in scientific writing? A) Ambiguity can lead to misinterpretation of the research findings. B) It makes the writing more complex and difficult to understand. C) It allows for multiple interpretations of the data. D) It enhances the creativity of the research presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ambiguity can lead to misinterpretation of the research findings. 31. Which phrase should be avoided in a conclusion? A) To summarize. B) In detail. C) In conclusion. D) In essence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In conclusion. 32. How do you calculate area? A) LengthxDensity. B) Length/Density. C) LengthxWidth. D) Length + Density. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LengthxWidth. 33. Berikut ini cara mudah mendapatkan ide, kecuali A) Berpikir luas dan tidak terkunci. B) Mengkhayal. C) Banyak tanya dan keraguan. D) Peneliti pensil dan kertas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mengkhayal. 34. What is the ideal length for a research title? A) 20-25 words. B) 10-15 words. C) 15-20 words. D) 5-10 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10-15 words. 35. A student copies two paragraphs from a source, rearranges some words, and doesn't cite it. This is an example of: A) Plagiarism. B) Proper paraphrasing. C) Common knowledge. D) Self-citation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plagiarism. 36. What is the main purpose of a control group in an experiment? A) Provide a baseline for comparison. B) Increase sample size only. C) Guarantee positive results. D) Reduce the number of variables measured. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Provide a baseline for comparison. 37. Pernyataan masalah biasanya ditulis dalam bentuk ..... A) Perintah. B) Kalimat deklaratif. C) Pernyataan. D) Kalimat pertanyaan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kalimat pertanyaan. 38. Langkah pertama yang harus dilakukan dalam scientific writing adalah ..... A) Memilih topik. B) Membuat kesimpulan penelitian. C) Mengumpulkan data. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memilih topik. 39. What writing skills that provides an overview of the main ideaand is shorter compared to the original text? A) Summary. B) Notation. C) Quotation. D) Paraphrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Summary. 40. What is the purpose of an abstract in a scientific paper? A) To interpret the results and explain their significance. B) To present the question being asked and place it in the context of what is already known about the topic. C) To provide a summary of the entire work described in the article. D) To describe all experimental procedures, including controls. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide a summary of the entire work described in the article. 41. What is the median? A) The number in the middle when the numbers are in order from least to greatest. B) The difference between the largest and smallest number. C) The average. D) The number that appears most often. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The number in the middle when the numbers are in order from least to greatest. 42. Why might a teacher ask students to use sentence starters like "This shows that" or "This matters because" when writing reasoning? A) To avoid using evidence. B) To encourage the use of first person. C) To help students structure their reasoning clearly. D) To make the writing longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To help students structure their reasoning clearly. 43. What should be included in the abstract of a research paper? A) Detailed methodology. B) Major results and conclusions. C) Full references. D) Author biographies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Major results and conclusions. 44. Berikut ini yang tidak termasuk tanda baca adalah ..... A) Tanda elipsis. B) Tanda penyingkat. C) Tanda hubung. D) Kode smile. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kode smile. 45. Advantages of using AI in Science Communication include: A) Enhanced accessibility & efficiency. B) Bias. C) Over reliance. D) Misinformation risks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enhanced accessibility & efficiency. 46. The variable you have control over, what you can choose to manipulate. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent Variable. 47. The Study Area section should mainly include: A) Satellite parameters only. B) Geographic location, climate, physical characteristics, and justification why it was selected. C) Only images and maps without explanation. D) A summary of the whole methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Geographic location, climate, physical characteristics, and justification why it was selected. 48. Which of the following is NOT something you have to change inparaphrasing? A) Words. B) Sentence structure. C) Order of ideas. D) None of the choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Order of ideas. 49. What are the potential consequences of committing plagiarism? A) Consequences of plagiarism include academic penalties, legal issues, damaged reputation, and loss of credibility. B) Increased funding for academic programs. C) Enhanced collaboration with peers. D) Improved writing skills and creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequences of plagiarism include academic penalties, legal issues, damaged reputation, and loss of credibility. 50. How does a hypothesis contribute to the research process? A) By providing a summary of the research findings. B) By guiding the direction of the study and forming testable predictions. C) By analyzing the collected data. D) By finalizing the research design. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By guiding the direction of the study and forming testable predictions. 51. What is the maximum number of pages for a letter in most journals? A) Four. B) One. C) Three. D) Two. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two. 52. Which of these sentences sounds too informal for a scientific abstract? A) "The experiment was carried out using a 5G antenna.". B) "Measurements were taken at regular intervals.". C) "We found out that the results were really cool.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "We found out that the results were really cool.". 53. What is the purpose of the introduction in a research paper? A) To provide a detailed analysis of the results. B) To establish the framework for the entire paper. C) To list all references used. D) To summarize the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To establish the framework for the entire paper. 54. Which of the following are the aims of research?i. discovering new knowledgeii. finding answers to existing questionsiii. applying new knowledge to new situationsiv. generating funds for the investigators themselves A) I, ii, iii, iv. B) I, ii, iii. C) I, ii, iv. D) I and ii only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I, ii, iii. 55. What is a key aspect of the Conclusion section? A) To list all references used. B) To provide a detailed literature review. C) To summarize main findings and implications. D) To introduce new research questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To summarize main findings and implications. 56. Among the given options, which is the most accessible but least reliable: A) Systemic review. B) Popular science book. C) Textbook. D) Research paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Popular science book. 57. Which of the following is a valid reason for maintaining a bibliography? A) To confuse the reader. B) To summarize the research. C) To make the paper longer. D) To avoid plagiarism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To avoid plagiarism. 58. Laporan tulis yang berisi paparan hasil penelitian/ kajian yang telah dilakukan oleh seseorang/ tim dengan memenuhi kaidah dan etika keilmuan yang dikukuhkan dan ditaati oleh masyarakat keilmuan sehingga memiliki kebenaran ilmiah. Pernyataan tersebut merupakan pengertian karya ilmiah yang dikemukakan oleh ..... A) Dr. Bambang Supriyadi. B) Eko Susilo M. C) Drs. Totok Djuroto. D) Prof. Dr. Rustono, M.Hum. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prof. Dr. Rustono, M.Hum. 59. The main religious activity done in Besakih are the ceremonies of Bathara Turun Kabeh which is celebrated regularly. A) Ceremonies. B) Regularly. C) Activity. D) Celebrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Activity. 60. What is the benefit of including key words in the title of a scientific paper? A) Contains abbreviations. B) Makes the title lengthy. C) Attracts readers. D) Makes the paper immediately accessible to workers in the field. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Makes the paper immediately accessible to workers in the field. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesScientific Writing Quiz 1Scientific Writing Quiz 2Scientific Writing Quiz 3Scientific Writing Quiz 5Scientific Writing Quiz 6Scientific Writing Quiz 7Scientific Writing Quiz 8Scientific Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books