This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Features Of Academic Writing – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Features Of Academic Writing Quiz 4 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the purpose of using hedging expressions in academic writing? A) To make statements more assertive. B) To express certainty and confidence. C) To present information tentatively and cautiously. D) To exaggerate the importance of findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To present information tentatively and cautiously. 2. What is the formal equivalent of the informal expression "a big reduction" in the sentence: "The dieter has achieved a big reduction in sugar intake" ? A) A significant reduction. B) A small reduction. C) A minor reduction. D) A slight reduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A significant reduction. 3. What is the role of passive structures in academic writing? A) To simplify the language used. B) To place emphasis on the information rather than the writer. C) To make the writing less formal. D) To emphasize the writer's actions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To place emphasis on the information rather than the writer. 4. Two ways to develop ideas before you write are called ..... A) Proofreading and copying. B) Brainstorming and outlining. C) Skywriting and autowriting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brainstorming and outlining. 5. Rewrite the sentence "Someone explained the procedure to the researcher" in passive voice. A) The procedure was explained to the researcher. B) The researcher explained the procedure. C) The procedure explained the researcher. D) The researcher was explained by the procedure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The procedure was explained to the researcher. 6. Generally, academic writing uses ..... person point of view. A) First. B) Second. C) Third. D) Neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) First. 7. What is NOT one aspect of academic writing A) Flow. B) Presentation. C) Purpose. D) Narration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Narration. 8. I dropped my cell phone, and it broke ..... , I need to either buy a new one or borrow yours. A) In spite of. B) Likewise. C) Furthermore. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 9. It is a short summary of alonger work (such asa dissertation or research paper). A) Abstract. B) Article. C) Research Proposal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abstract. 10. ..... should be clear and evidence-based. A) Accuracy. B) Precision. C) Objectivity. D) Formalit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Objectivity. 11. The main idea of any piece of writing is A) To persuade the audience. B) What the writing is about. C) Why the author is writing. D) The author's favorite thing to write about. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What the writing is about. 12. What does coherence refer to in writing? A) The use of colloquial words. B) The smooth progression of ideas from one sentence to another. C) The inclusion of incomplete examples. D) The use of personal pronouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The smooth progression of ideas from one sentence to another. 13. The government made some sort of a considerable progress. A) The government has made a good progress. B) The government made a considerable progress. C) The government made a lot of projects. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The government made a considerable progress. 14. What should be avoided in academic writing to maintain formality? A) Using precise vocabulary. B) Being objective. C) Using colloquial expressions. D) Being clear and concise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using colloquial expressions. 15. BONUS QUESTION:(+3 points Assignment)A good topic sentence should always be ..... A) Boring. B) Detailed. C) Interesting. D) Long. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interesting. 16. Our class didn't have any good ideas. A) Did not. B) Didn't. C) Didnot. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Did not. 17. It tells the readers what the rest of the paragraph is all about. It is generally where you an find the main idea of the paragraph. A) Topic sentence. B) Introduction. C) Supporting details. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 18. What is a paragraph? A) A collection of words to confuse a reader. B) A group of sentences about one topic or one idea. C) Three to five sentences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A group of sentences about one topic or one idea. 19. What type of language should be used in academic writing to ensure clarity? A) Technical vocabulary. B) Colloquial expressions. C) Informal words. D) Contractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Technical vocabulary. 20. Which of the following is a more formal equivalent of the phrasal verb "go up" in the sentence: "The material amenities of life have gone up in Western society" ? A) Increased. B) Decreased. C) Maintained. D) Reduced. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Increased. 21. It prohibits the use of personal point of views and biases. It is more concerned with facts and arguments which are based on a thorough examination of the evidence. A) Complexity. B) Formality. C) Accuracy. D) Objectivity. E) Precision. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Objectivity. 22. What is the importance of precision in academic writing? A) To be subjective in presenting arguments. B) To use a lot of people instead of specific numbers. C) To be accurate in the use of information, dates, and figures. D) To confuse readers with vague information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To be accurate in the use of information, dates, and figures. 23. Directions:Choose the letter of the correct feature of academic writing that is emphasized in each situation.3. Kathleen write her essay by having an introduction first, followed by body and a conclusion. A) Formal. B) Objective. C) Precision. D) Structured. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Structured. 24. You should justify your position and provide evidence for the claims you make. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 25. Simpler words are preferable to complex words (e.g. make is better than produce or manufacture). A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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