This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing Structure – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Structure Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What type of ending should an essay conclusion have? It should leave the reader thinking about ..... A) How s/he will never get that time back. B) $ $ Make bank by publishing! $ $ $. C) How the topic applies to him/her, and/or future possibilites. D) What a genius the writer is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) How the topic applies to him/her, and/or future possibilites. 2. What is the purpose of an appendix in an academic paper? A) To provide additional information. B) To summarize the main argument. C) To introduce new arguments. D) To list the references used. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide additional information. 3. Which sentence best describes the structure of an academic essay? A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. B) Body, Introduction, Conclusion. C) Conclusion, Introduction, Body. D) Introduction, Conclusion, Body. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 4. Provides a brief account of the main content of an academic paper. A) Background. B) Abstract or summary. C) Table of contents. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abstract or summary. 5. Paragraphs always contain: A) Six or more sentences. B) An example. C) A topic sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A topic sentence. 6. A thesis statement should be found in ..... ? A) Conclusion. B) Introduction. C) References. D) Body Paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction. 7. Which section of an academic paper discusses the implications of the findings? A) Introduction. B) Methodology. C) Discussion. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Discussion. 8. Acknowledges the contribution of other writers and researches in your work A) Table of contents. B) Appendices. C) List of references. D) Method. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) List of references. 9. What is the purpose of a conclusion in academic writing? A) To introduce new arguments. B) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis. C) To provide detailed evidence. D) To list references. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis. 10. "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence? A) Paraphrase. B) Direct quote. C) Summary. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Direct quote. 11. What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph? A) To conclude the paragraph. B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. C) To provide evidence. D) To summarize the entire essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 12. Which of the following is NOT typically included in the introduction of an academic essay? A) Thesis statement. B) Background information. C) Detailed evidence. D) Hook or attention-grabber. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Detailed evidence. 13. Which one does NOT belong to Aristotle's plot structure? A) The End. B) The Middle. C) The Climax. D) The Beginning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Climax. 14. What is the function of a conclusion in an academic essay? A) To introduce new arguments. B) To restate the thesis and summarize key points. C) To provide detailed evidence. D) To present a counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To restate the thesis and summarize key points. 15. Provides the methodological details of the paper. A) Aim and Issue. B) Theoretical framework. C) Results, Analysis and Discussion. D) Method. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Method. 16. Involves the result of the study, its analysis and discussion A) Theoretical Framework. B) Results, Analysis and Discussion. C) Closure. D) List of references. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Results, Analysis and Discussion. 17. What is a common feature of a well-structured paragraph in academic writing? A) It begins with a question. B) It contains a topic sentence. C) It ends with a quotation. D) It includes a personal anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It contains a topic sentence. 18. Which of the following best describes the term 'coherence' in academic writing? A) The use of complex vocabulary. B) Logical flow and connection of ideas. C) The length of the paper. D) The number of references used. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical flow and connection of ideas. 19. What is the main purpose of using citations in academic writing? A) To provide background information. B) To acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism. C) To summarize the main argument. D) To introduce new arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism. 20. A summary or a concrete conclusion about the issue and questions can be used to end the academic paper. A) Method. B) Table of contents. C) Introduction. D) Closure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Closure. 21. Which part of an academic paper provides a brief overview of the entire study? A) Introduction. B) Abstract. C) Conclusion. D) Body Paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abstract. 22. Which part of an academic essay typically contains the most detailed evidence and analysis? A) Introduction. B) Body paragraphs. C) Conclusion. D) Abstract. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body paragraphs. 23. What is the structure for Writing task 1? A) 3-paragraph structure. B) 4-paragraph struture. C) 5-paragraph struture. D) 6-paragraph struture. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4-paragraph struture. 24. The best time to write an introduction is often: A) After writing the main body. B) First. C) Last. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After writing the main body. 25. It gives the necessary background information to understand the context of the academic text. A) Abstract or summary. B) Method. C) Background. D) Results, Analysis and Discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Background. 26. One day, judging people on their looks will not tolerated; rather, opinions will be based solely on people's actions (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence? A) Paraphrase. B) Direct quote. C) Summary. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paraphrase. 27. Provides the terms of refences for academic paper. A) List of references. B) Theoretical framework. C) Aim and Issue. D) Method. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aim and Issue. 28. How many paragraphs should you write in Writing task 2? A) 3. B) 4 or 5. C) As many as you like. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4 or 5. 29. Why is making an outline important before writing an academic paper? A) It helps to organise ideas and structure arguments. B) It shows your teacher how hard you work. C) It limits how you write your essay and you have to follow it 100%. D) It can replace a paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps to organise ideas and structure arguments. 30. Where should you share the thesis (claim) for the first time in an essay? A) At the beginning of the essay. B) At the end of the introduction. C) In your first body paragraph. D) In your conclusion. 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