This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing – Quiz 36 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Quiz 36 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a helpful formula for creating a thesis statement? A) Topic x 3 reasons. B) Topic + Opinion + 2-3 Reasons. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic + Opinion + 2-3 Reasons. 2. It was a severe ..... which needed immediate hospital treatment. A) Discover. B) Injury. C) Damage. D) Harm. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Injury. 3. What is the purpose of using inverted commas in academic writing? A) To separate two independent clauses. B) To quote direct speech. C) To join a claim or statement with an explanation or example. D) To indicate ownership. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To quote direct speech. 4. (I.) Hedging your claims as this can give the impression that your confidence in your argument.(II.) Reflects on your word choice to ensure it accurately and directly conveys your meaning. A) The first statement is true, but the second is false. B) Both statements are true. C) The first statement is false, but the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The first statement is false, but the second is true. 5. Therefore, going to university seems to be a very good method to find a career. A) Topic Sentence / Thesis. B) Evidence. C) Explanation. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Explanation. 6. Which phrase is redundant? A) Exert gravitational pull. B) And other matter. C) Used up and exhausted. D) Becomes very bright. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Used up and exhausted. 7. Appendices are normally found ..... A) Before the abstract. B) After references. C) In the main body. D) After the title page. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After references. 8. Choose the right order of an academic paper. A) Introduction, Methodology, Conclusion, References. B) Conclusion, Methodology, Introduction, References. C) Introduction, Conclusion, References, Methodology. D) Methodology, Introduction, Conclusion, References. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction, Methodology, Conclusion, References. 9. This is a brief synopsis or summary of the most important points that the author makes in the paper. A) Book Review. B) Research. C) Abstract. D) Laboratory Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abstract. 10. It is an expanded paper that presents interpretations and analysis of a phenomenon based on experiments and previous information. A) Book Report. B) Research Report. C) Scientific Report. D) Survey Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Research Report. 11. Spot the acceptable sentence from the following based on formality. A) The presidential candidates had attended the campaign rally. B) Some of them haven't observed the health protocols. C) The audience aren't listening attentively. D) I've decided who will be my president. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The presidential candidates had attended the campaign rally. 12. What is the suggested length for introduction and conclusion of the essay? A) 3-5 sentences. B) 4-6 sentences. C) Exactly 5. D) Exactly 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3-5 sentences. 13. This has series of panels in which 2-4 scholars deliver presentations and then respond to comments and queries. A) Abstract Presentation. B) Conference Presentation. C) Laboratory Presentation. D) Book Review Presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conference Presentation. 14. What does "Touches on issues" mean? A) To briefly mention or discuss problems or topics. B) To completely solve all problems. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To briefly mention or discuss problems or topics. 15. The purpose of academic writing is to entertain rather than to inform. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 16. Identify the redundant word in the sentence:'The final outcome of the project was a complete success.' A) Final. B) Outcome. C) Complete. D) Success. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complete. 17. How can you distinguish between a primary and secondary source? A) A) Primary sources always contain statistics and data. B) B) Secondary sources offer interpretations and analyses of other sources. C) C) Primary sources are always published online, while secondary sources are printed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Secondary sources offer interpretations and analyses of other sources. 18. Thesis statement A) States the central message of the essay, accurately reflecting the essay's content. B) Provides a summary of the essay's introduction. C) Lists the main points discussed in the essay. D) Offers a personal opinion on the essay topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) States the central message of the essay, accurately reflecting the essay's content. 19. Choose the most concise version of this sentence:'The manager, who was very busy, decided to postpone the meeting until a later date.' A) The busy manager postponed the meeting. B) The manager, being busy, postponed the meeting. C) The manager postponed the meeting because he was busy. D) The manager, who was busy, postponed the meeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The busy manager postponed the meeting. 20. A reaction paper, review and critique generally use the same organization of ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. Which of the following is non-academic? A) Serious thought content. B) Conversational content. C) Error free writing. D) Well planed writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conversational content. 22. Academic A) Relating to school and education. B) Pertaining to sports and fitness. C) Involving artistic expression. D) Connected to business and finance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relating to school and education. 23. What does "Draw an analogy" mean? A) To make a comparison between things with similar features to help explain an idea. B) To confuse two unrelated things. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make a comparison between things with similar features to help explain an idea. 24. To organize 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: C) To arrange in a clear, logical way. 25. What is a concise way to express "The reason why the project was delayed is because of the lack of resources." ? A) The project was delayed due to lack of resources. B) Due to lack of resources, the project was delayed. C) Because of the lack of resources, the project was delayed. D) The project was delayed because of the lack of resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The project was delayed due to lack of resources. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAcademic Writing Quiz 1Academic Writing Quiz 2Academic Writing Quiz 3Academic Writing Quiz 4Academic Writing Quiz 5Academic Writing Quiz 6Academic Writing Quiz 7Academic Writing Quiz 8Academic Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books