This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Properties Of A Well Written Text – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Properties Of A Well Written Text Quiz 4 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The use of transition words is under what property? A) Organization. B) Language use. C) Mechanics. D) Coherence. E) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organization. 2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective language use? A) Concise. B) Destructive. C) Precise and clear. D) Familiar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Destructive. 3. 'Vertically challenged' is an example of which language feature? A) Slang. B) Idioms. C) Jargons. D) Euphemism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Euphemism. 4. This is a ..... of fresh air. A) Breath. B) Breathe. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Breath. 5. This aspect is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged. A) Coherence and Cohesion. B) Organization. C) Language Use. D) Unity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 6. Which of the following is an abbreviation which is a backronym? A) NASA-National Aeronautics and Space Administration. B) POSH-Port Out, Starboard Home. C) UNICEF-United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. D) SCUBA-Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) POSH-Port Out, Starboard Home. 7. Which of the following refers to dividing a text into paragraphs and making the writer's thinking visible to the readers? A) Outlining. B) Organization. C) Summarizing. D) Paragraphing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 8. "The advances in technology have changed many aspects of life, particularly in communication. Video calls, instant messaging, and social media platforms now dominate the way we stay connected with others." What organizational pattern is used here? A) Specific to General. B) General to Specific. C) Chronological. D) Problem and Solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) General to Specific. 9. What are the common grammatical errors to avoid? A) Subject-verb agreement, incorrect verb tense, misuse of punctuation, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, incorrect pronoun usage. B) Improper capitalization, vague pronoun references, awkward phrasing. C) Lack of subject clarity, excessive passive voice, incorrect conjunctions. D) Overuse of adjectives, incorrect article usage, misplaced modifiers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subject-verb agreement, incorrect verb tense, misuse of punctuation, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, incorrect pronoun usage. 10. Ideas are organized in which of the following ways? A) Chronologically. B) Randomly. C) Without any structure. D) Illogically. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronologically. 11. Compare the two columns in the table. Which column demonstrates better coherence and cohesion in writing? A) Text without Coherence and Cohesion. B) Text with Coherence and Cohesion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Text with Coherence and Cohesion. 12. For a text to be well written, we must keep in mind 4 properties. Which if the following is not part of the 4 properties to keep in mind? A) Language Use. B) Mechanics. C) Respect. D) Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Respect. 13. Which of the following is the usual content of the conclusion? A) Thesis statement and a famous quotation. B) Choices for the reader to make. C) Statistics, facts, and reasons supporting the thesis statement. D) Recommendations and predictions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Recommendations and predictions. 14. They are almost always required when writing essays in the academic context. A) Reference. B) Citations. C) Source. D) Comment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Citations. 15. What type of transition word is used in the sentence below? Ben refused to submit his credentials. As a result, he was sanctioned by the school. A) CONTRAST. B) EXAMPLE. C) CAUSATION. D) COMPARISON. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) CAUSATION. 16. Which property of a well-written text focuses on the logical arrangement of ideas from introduction to conclusion? A) Mechanics. B) Organization. C) Language use. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 17. Why is it important to maintain cohesion in a text? A) Cohesion is essential for making a text visually appealing. B) Maintaining cohesion in a text is important for clarity and comprehension. C) Cohesion is only necessary for academic writing and not for casual texts. D) Cohesion helps in reducing the length of a text significantly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maintaining cohesion in a text is important for clarity and comprehension. 18. Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a series? A) Semicolon. B) Comma. C) Colon. D) Dash. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma. 19. The topic sentence of the paragraph is: A) The main idea of the paragraph. B) The last sentence of the paragraph. C) A supporting detail in the paragraph. D) A question about the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main idea of the paragraph. 20. What is the main goal of coherence in writing? A) To use specific and concise language. B) To ensure ideas are conceptually connected. C) To arrange ideas logically. D) To focus on a single main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure ideas are conceptually connected. 21. It means a unifying thought on the text read. A) Coherence. B) Cohesion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence. 22. A well-written text is ..... A) The writer's knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar. B) The properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects. C) Built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions. D) Constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions. 23. This contains the first statement of the essay which aims to catch the readers' interest. This contains the thesis statement. A) Introduction. B) Transitional paragraph. C) Body of the paragraph. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 24. Which property of a well-written text includes features that facilitate textual continuity? A) Organization. B) Coherence and cohesion. C) Paragraphing. D) Writing mechanics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence and cohesion. 25. This property focuses on the technicalities of the structure. A) Mechanics. B) Unity. C) Coherence and Cohesion. D) Organization. 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