This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Using Academic Language In Thesis Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Using Academic Language In Thesis Writing Quiz 1 (12 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Passive voice should never be used in academic writing A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) False. 2. Which of the following sentences avoids personal language appropriately? A) In my opinion, the research is effective. B) I believe the study is strong. C) The research appears to be effective. D) The author thinks the method works well. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The research appears to be effective. 3. Academic language avoids using: A) Passive voice. B) Objective language. C) Complex sentence structures. D) Slang and contractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objective language. 4. What is the primary purpose of using formal academic language in a thesis? A) To sound smart. B) To impress the examiner. C) To ensure clarity, professionalism, and credibility. D) To make writing more complicated. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To ensure clarity, professionalism, and credibility. 5. Academic writing should always avoid contractions like "don't" or "can't." A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) True. 6. Academic writing must be objective and free from bias A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) True. 7. Which of the following is a more academic alternative to "a lot of" ? A) Loads of. B) A bunch of. C) A great deal of. D) Tons of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A great deal of. 8. What is the most suitable synonym for "big" in academic writing? A) Gigantic. B) Massive. C) Large-scale. D) Huge. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Large-scale. 9. Which of the following words is most appropriate for academic writing? A) Folks. B) Kids. C) Children. D) Guys. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Children. 10. Hrases like "stuff" and "things" are acceptable in academic writing. A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) False. 11. Which is the best example of hedging language in academic writing? A) The study proves that social media is harmful. B) Social media is definitely bad for youth. C) I feel that social media is bad. D) The findings suggest that social media may impact youth behaviour. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The findings suggest that social media may impact youth behaviour. 12. Which of the following is NOT a feature of academic language? A) Formality. B) Objectivity. C) Precision. D) Personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal anecdotes. Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesAcademic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary QuizAcademic Writing Conventions And Practices QuizAcademic Writing Structure QuizAcademic Writing Style And Editing QuizAcademic Writing Style QuizAcademic Writing QuizAchieving Cohesion Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books