This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing Structure – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Structure Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Describe the importance of the abstract in a research paper. A) The abstract is only necessary for academic journals. B) The abstract is primarily for the author's personal notes. C) The abstract is important because it summarizes the key points of the research, helping readers quickly understand the study's relevance and findings. D) The abstract is a detailed explanation of the methodology used. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The abstract is important because it summarizes the key points of the research, helping readers quickly understand the study's relevance and findings. 2. Which of the following is NOT the purpose of a thesis statement? A) To guide the reader. B) To present the main argument. C) To list all details of the paper. D) To establish focus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To list all details of the paper. 3. There are headings and subheadings which help to indicate the structure. A) IELTS. B) Newspaper. C) Coursework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coursework. 4. After each quotation, you must analyze HOW and WHY the quote supports your point. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. What feature of academic writing centers on the use of subordinate clauses and passive sentences? A) Precise. B) Objective. C) Explicit. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Complex. 6. Which of these is a common pitfall to avoid when writing an argumentative essay? A) Providing sufficient background information. B) Using too many credible sources. C) Including a strong introductory hook. D) Failing to clearly state a debatable thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Failing to clearly state a debatable thesis statement. 7. Why is rigor important in the research process? A) Rigor is only necessary for qualitative research. B) Rigor makes research findings more subjective. C) Rigor is important because it enhances the reliability and validity of research findings. D) Rigor is irrelevant to the research process. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rigor is important because it enhances the reliability and validity of research findings. 8. In girls, the part of the brain that controls expression, verbal skill, and ..... develops earlier.Choose the option that gives this sentence parallel structure. A) That is in control of social behavior. B) Social behavior. C) To control social behavior. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social behavior. 9. You should justify your stand and provide proof for the claims you make. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 10. Keeping the main idea when paraphrasing means: A) Replace the word with similar meanings. B) Use connector words like prepositions, and conjunctions. C) Don't change too much. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use connector words like prepositions, and conjunctions. 11. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) A) Function. B) Process. C) Source. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Function. 12. What goes LAST in a conclusion paragraph? A) Final thought that extends the ideas outward. B) Revisit thesis statement. C) Summary of the main ideas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Final thought that extends the ideas outward. 13. Which of the following is a common misconception about a thesis statement? A) It guides the entire paper. B) It can be revised as writing progresses. C) It is a simple topic only. D) It presents a clear position. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a simple topic only. 14. Which of the following is typically NOT found in the introduction of an argumentative essay? A) Background information on the topic. B) The main thesis statement. C) Detailed statistical analysis to support body paragraphs. D) A hook to grab the reader's attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Detailed statistical analysis to support body paragraphs. 15. The difference between a project and an essay is: A) Essays are longer. B) Projects are longer. C) Students choose projects' topics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Projects are longer. 16. Which of the following is NOT a feature of academic writing? A) Objective. B) Vague. C) Complex. D) Accurate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vague. 17. (Opasrattanakorn, 2022) is an example of a/n ..... A) In-text citation. B) Reference. C) Appendix. D) Note. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In-text citation. 18. What is the full version of contracted word, "won't" ? A) Will not. B) Why not. C) Who is not. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Will not. 19. (Smith, p. 18)Is this a correct book citation? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 20. Which are the characteristics of Expository Writing? A) Use figures of speech to provide descriptive details. B) Arrange a logical structure without personal opinions. C) Connecting symbolism to a specific theme. D) Using arguments to influence readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Arrange a logical structure without personal opinions. 21. Academic texts are written mainly using which point of view? A) First person. B) Second person. C) Third person. D) Mixed point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third person. 22. Sentence that lets the reader know you are brining closure to your writing A) Concluding statement. B) Edit. C) Quote. D) Source material. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concluding statement. 23. Which one should be used in your academic paper. A) The bowl's empty. B) The bowl is empty. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The bowl is empty. 24. What is the structure of a paragraph? A) Topic Sentence + Supporting Sentence(s) + Concluding Sentence. B) Supporting Sentence(s) + Topic Sentence + Concluding Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Sentence + Supporting Sentence(s) + Concluding Sentence. 25. What is the significance of peer review in academic writing? A) It allows authors to make unsupported claims in their writing. B) It has no impact on the credibility of academic writing. C) It adds unnecessary delays to the publication process. D) It ensures the quality and credibility of academic writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It ensures the quality and credibility of academic writing. 26. What's the issue with this sentence?When you are overwhelmed, you should go to God for help. A) Passive voice. B) Weak, overused words. C) Repeated words or phrases. D) Using second person. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Using second person. 27. Academic writing contains emotional and personal appeal. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 28. What does "hedged language" in academic writing express? A) Absolute certainty. B) Personal feelings. C) Caution or possibility. D) Strong bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Caution or possibility. 29. What are Characteristic of Analitical Writing ..... A) Clority and structure. B) Essay. C) Position Papers. D) Definition and Description. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clority and structure. 30. The introductory paragraph needs to be fairly short. A) IELTS. B) Newspaper. C) Coursework. D) None of the above. 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