This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Academic Writing Style – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Writing Style Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Fill in the blank to make the sentence academic ..... working from home can save commuting time. A) I feel that. B) I believe. C) In light of evidence,. D) I think. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In light of evidence,. 2. What is the recommended approach to sentence length in academic writing? A) Use only one-word sentences. B) Keep sentences under 25 words. C) Use long, complex sentences. D) Keep sentences under 50 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Keep sentences under 25 words. 3. You should not use certain phrasal verbs and idioms (over the moon, put up with, ..... ) when writing academically. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. Find the part that contains a mistake.Living in big cities create more employment opportunities for the resident. A) Big cities. B) Create. C) Opportunities. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Create. 5. What is a key characteristic of academic English? A) Serious tone. B) Use of slang. C) Use of emojis. D) Use of hedges. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use of hedges. 6. Classrooms nowadays are equipped with modern technology include interactive boards, projectors and computers. A) Equipped. B) Include. C) Interactive. D) Projectors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Include. 7. It is acceptable to use expressions such as "in my opinion" and '' I believe" in an academic writing style. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 8. What is a key element in choosing a writing style? A) Number of references. B) Intended audience. C) Use of graphics. D) Length of the document. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intended audience. 9. Which of the following is an appropriate way to start a sentence in academic writing? A) And. B) But. C) Because. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 10. Which writing style is more likely to use a personal approach? A) Academic writing. B) Technical writing. C) Nonacademic writing. D) Scientific writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nonacademic writing. 11. Which of these words should be avoided to maintain objectivity in academic writing? A) Significant. B) Substantial. C) Fantastic. D) Crucial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fantastic. 12. Which of the following is a recommended way to improve the objectivity of academic writing? A) Using personal pronouns like "I" and "we". B) Employing hedging techniques. C) Including strongly emotional language. D) Starting sentences with "Because". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Employing hedging techniques. 13. What is a typical structure found in academic writing? A) Introduction, narrative, climax, resolution. B) Introduction, background, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion. C) Introduction, argument, counterargument, conclusion. D) Introduction, body, conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction, background, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion. 14. Which of the following is NOT recommended for improving the style of academic writing? A) Using synonyms to avoid repetition. B) Employing the passive voice. C) Starting sentences with "And" or "But". D) Avoiding rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Starting sentences with "And" or "But". 15. What is the passive voice often used for in academic writing? A) To emphasize the action rather than the subject. B) To make writing more personal. C) To use more contractions. D) To simplify sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To emphasize the action rather than the subject. 16. Which of the following is an example of a hedging phrase? A) I think that . B) Definitely . C) It is possible that . D) This proves that . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is possible that . 17. What is the recommended approach for presenting examples in academic writing? A) Using "etc." at the end of a list. B) Using "and so on" to conclude examples. C) Using "such as" to introduce examples. D) Listing all possible examples exhaustively. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using "such as" to introduce examples. 18. What is the correct way to write "it's" in academic writing? A) Its. B) It is. C) It's. D) It has. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is. 19. A lot of studies reveal that city residents' health is actually enhanced.Which part is the most inappropriate in terms of vocabulary? A) A lot of. B) Reveal. C) Actually. D) Enhanced. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A lot of. 20. What is the primary audience for academic writing? A) Business professionals. B) Children. C) Scholarly audiences. D) General public. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scholarly audiences. 21. What is a common feature of academic writing? A) Evidence-based content. B) Emotional appeal. C) Personal anecdotes. D) Use of humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence-based content. 22. Many companies are based in big cities. And jobs are available in all sectors. Which part is the most inappropriate in terms of vocabulary? A) Companies. B) Based in. C) And. D) Available. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 23. Many people move to big cities, create a diverse workforce here. A) Move. B) Create. C) Diverse. D) Workforce. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Create. 24. Which writing style is aimed at a wider audience? A) Technical writing. B) Nonacademic writing. C) Academic writing. D) Scientific writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonacademic writing. 25. What is the recommended alternative for "not many" in academic writing? A) A small number of. B) Few. C) Not a lot of. D) Barely any. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Few. 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