This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Quiz 12 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is incorrect? A) Leave one-inch margins on the left and right side of the page. B) Indent the first sentence of the paragraph. C) A typical paragraph begins with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. D) The topic sentence must be too general. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The topic sentence must be too general. 2. Di bawah ini yang harus ada dalam abstrak, kecuali ..... A) Metode. B) Nama penulis. C) Hasil. D) Kesimpulan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nama penulis. 3. What is 'hedging' in academic writing? A) To write factually all the time. B) To present information without an explanation. C) To convey only facts. D) To use 'cautious language' to present the author's stance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To use 'cautious language' to present the author's stance. 4. When discussing the limitations of the study, we usually use ..... A) Present tenses. B) Past tenses. C) Future tenses. D) Passive tenses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Present tenses. 5. What does it mean to write concisely? A) To use as many words as possible. B) To use the fewest words necessary to convey an idea. C) To use complex vocabulary. D) To write long, detailed sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To use the fewest words necessary to convey an idea. 6. TRUE OR FALSE?Reading before writing is part of the planning stage of writing. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 7. Which type of writing is used to convince the reader to take a particular action or adopt a particular point of view? A) Narrative writing. B) Persuasive writing. C) Expository writing. D) Descriptive writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive writing. 8. Academic writing is used only at university context A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. It is an official document which accounts a particular matter after a thorough investigation. A) Book Review. B) Research Paper. C) Report. D) Critique Paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Report. 10. True or False:Academic writing should include personal anecdotes and stories to engage readers. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. MLA Style Guide A) A set of guidelines for writing resumes. B) Modern Language Association rules and standards for how academic writing is to be formatted. C) A style used for writing computer code. D) A guide for creating visual art portfolios. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Modern Language Association rules and standards for how academic writing is to be formatted. 12. A thesis statement is used to: A) State the main idea of one paragraph. B) State the main idea of the whole essay. C) Report research findings. D) Replace the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) State the main idea of the whole essay. 13. Task 2 contributes ..... as much as Task 1 to the Writing score. A) Four times. B) Three times. C) Twice. D) Once. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Twice. 14. In the results section, we usually use present tenses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. What is the risk of taking a position before doing research? A) Biased research of information which does not support the position. B) Biased research of information which completely supports the position. C) Professional research of information which only supports the position. D) Biased research of information which only supports the position. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biased research of information which only supports the position. 16. The estimate for decorating my condo which you make in your letter is not satisfactory. A) HURTING. B) PLEASANT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) HURTING. 17. Using ideas, words, or statements of another person as one's own without citation is A) Plagiarism. B) Cheating. C) Integrity. D) Ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plagiarism. 18. Is the first paragraph in an essay and introduces the topic and gives general information about the topic. A) Conclusion. B) Background. C) Transitions. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction. 19. Correct terms must be used in academic writing in order to accurately convey ideas. A) Formality. B) Objectivity. C) Precision. D) Accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Accuracy. 20. Choose the most concise option: "The reason why the event was postponed is because of the rain." A) The event was postponed because of the rain. B) The event was postponed due to the rain. C) Due to the rain, the event was postponed. D) Because of the rain, the event was postponed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The event was postponed because of the rain. 21. Substitute the two-word verb phrase with a more formal one-word equivalent.This study looked into the operations of a dozen call centers from a retail bank to evaluate their capacity management. A) Investigated. B) Observed. C) Identified. D) Managed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Investigated. 22. Which of the following must be done first when you are asked to write a review. A) Read or watch the material carefully. B) Come up with a thesis statement. C) Write down your thought while reading or watching. D) Compose an outline. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Read or watch the material carefully. 23. When summarizing an academic text, you should: A) Include all supporting details and examples. B) Focus on the main points and key arguments. C) Present your own opinions and interpretations. D) Use direct quotes extensively. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Focus on the main points and key arguments. 24. Prices have gone up by about 4% every year since 1998.Which of the following sentences that has the same meaning as the sentence above? A) There has been a dramatic increase in the rate of inflation. B) There has been a constant rise in the rate of inflation. C) There has been a sharp fall in the rate of inflation. D) There has been an downward trend in the rate of inflation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There has been a constant rise in the rate of inflation. 25. What is this class called? A) English Writing. B) Academic Writing. C) Writing in English. D) Writing like Academics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Academic Writing. 26. They received ..... to attend the sessions as long as they didn't interrupt. A) Permission. B) Permit. C) Possibility. D) Process. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Permission. 27. Read each statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE."The sources in the literature review can be arranged in any manner." A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 28. You should reference at the end of each statement or fact that you make. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. To edit a writing means ..... A) To check a piece of writing for errors. B) To change or correct a piece of writing. C) To arrange in a clear, logical way. D) To find and collect together. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To change or correct a piece of writing. 30. "VERY LAZY" also means A) Indolent. B) Insolent. C) Topsy-turvy. D) Glutton. 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