This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Vocabulary – Quiz 45 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Vocabulary Quiz 45 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor? A) The world is a stage. B) The sun is shining brightly. C) She is as brave as a lion. D) The leaves are green. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The world is a stage. 2. ..... help scientists describe objects that are too large or too small to be seen normally. A) Variables. B) Measures. C) Experiments. D) Models. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Models. 3. Dialogue in a drama play is what? A) Moveable props. B) Second language. C) A conversation between two or more charcters. D) A person who writes plays. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A conversation between two or more charcters. 4. Ms. Hill ..... that we would have a test tomorrow by telling us to study. A) Implied. B) Irrelevant. C) Phrased. D) Dialogued. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Implied. 5. To give knowledge or tell A) Persuade. B) Inform. C) Entertain. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inform. 6. To group by similar characteristics A) Cite. B) Analyze. C) Compare. D) Classify. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Classify. 7. A type of writing that tells what you think about a topic A) Informative writing. B) Opinion writing. C) Narrative writing. D) Free writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opinion writing. 8. To say or guess that something specific will happen in the future A) Contrast. B) Predict. C) Genre. D) Compare. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Predict. 9. Find a synonym for 'demonstrate'. A) Exhibit. B) Illustrate. C) Prove. D) Validate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exhibit. 10. The beginning of a text when the reader is introduced to the characters, setting, and basic conflict A) Climax. B) Resolution. C) Exposition. D) Conflict. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exposition. 11. You need to ..... a level test before you join the course. A) Make / take. B) Do / take. C) Write / take. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do / take. 12. The ..... crimes angered the city and caused them to come together to stop the violence. A) Erroneous. B) Optional. C) Detestable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Detestable. 13. Which word is not a synonym for expectation? A) Belief. B) Prediction. C) Assumption. D) Accomplishment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prediction. 14. What does it mean to be credible? A) When the reader can be believe and trust the author. B) When the author states their main point. C) When the reader can understand the counterclaim. D) When the author shares personal stories to support their claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When the reader can be believe and trust the author. 15. The order in which things happen A) The setting of the story. B) Plot of the story. C) Explanation of events. D) Sequence of events. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sequence of events. 16. To understand (something) in a specified way A) Feature. B) Interpret. C) Sufficient. D) Relevant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interpret. 17. Usually a person or animal in a story who contributes to the plot in some way. A) Character. B) Conflict. C) Plot. D) Resolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Character. 18. What is to break down into constituent parts; to dissect; to dismantle? A) Deconstruct. B) Delineate. C) Compare. D) Synthesize. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deconstruct. 19. What does the word "elaborate" mean when asked to explain something? A) To simplify the explanation. B) To provide a brief summary. C) To develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in detail. D) To change the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in detail. 20. A play on words A) Genre. B) Pun. C) Hyperbole. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pun. 21. When you steal the words or ideas from another person without giving them credit A) Paraphrasing. B) Cheating. C) Texting. D) Plagiarizing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plagiarizing. 22. What is a type of energy that is sent out in electromagnetic waves and can come from the sun? A) Batteries. B) Chemical. C) Radiant. D) Potential. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Radiant. 23. When the words mean something other than what they say; the opposite of literal meaning. A) Onomatopoeia. B) Personification. C) Figurative language. D) Narration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Figurative language. 24. It is the author's reason for writing. A) Purpose. B) Descriptive details. C) Chronological. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Purpose. 25. Which term refers to the deliberate selection of words to convey a particular meaning or tone? A) Word choice. B) Drama. C) Main point. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Word choice. 26. What type of question is this? "The author wrote this selection mainly to-" A) Inference. B) Central Idea. C) Author's Purpose. D) Word Meaning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Author's Purpose. 27. What is the antonym of 'increase'? A) Boost. B) Decrease. C) Amplify. D) Expand. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decrease. 28. What word means to judge something? A) Claim. B) Context. C) Assess. D) Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assess. 29. The author's word choice used to create voice and tone ..... A) Connotation. B) Style. C) Diction. D) Denotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diction. 30. Instead of saying 'I think the main character is brave, ' which sentence uses more academic language for a literary essay? A) I feel like the main character is super brave. B) The protagonist demonstrates significant courage. C) It's obvious the main guy isn't scared of anything. D) The story's hero is totally fearless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The protagonist demonstrates significant courage. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAcademic Vocabulary Quiz 1Academic Vocabulary Quiz 2Academic Vocabulary Quiz 3Academic Vocabulary Quiz 4Academic Vocabulary Quiz 5Academic Vocabulary Quiz 6Academic Vocabulary Quiz 7Academic Vocabulary Quiz 8Academic Vocabulary Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books