This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 14 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What verb tense is commonly used in research papers? A) Present tense. B) Future tense. C) Past tense. D) Present perfect tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Past tense. 2. What should the names of authors include to ensure proper identification? A) No identification needed. B) Only initials. C) Only last names. D) Full names instead of initials. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Full names instead of initials. 3. The step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem is called the: A) English System. B) Metric System. C) Scientific Method. D) Surgical Procedure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scientific Method. 4. To find the average of a set of numbers, add up all the items and divide by ..... A) 2. B) The smallest number. C) The largest number. D) The number of items in the set. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The number of items in the set. 5. How does scientific writing differ from other forms of writing, according to the passage? A) Scientific writing is less precise than other forms. B) Scientific writing is more focused on entertainment. C) Other forms of writing cater to a wider range of audiences and objectives. D) Scientific writing is not subject to change. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Other forms of writing cater to a wider range of audiences and objectives. 6. Which is correct for a Conclusion? A) It's just a short summary. B) It informs the reader of how the goal has been achieved. C) Include the team name. D) Include image and table. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It informs the reader of how the goal has been achieved. 7. What is one advantage of nominalisation mentioned in the passage? A) It makes sentences longer. B) It reduces redundancy. C) It emphasizes the action. D) It complicates the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It reduces redundancy. 8. Which section should explain background and end with the hypothesis? A) Discussion section interpreting data. B) Results section with figures. C) Conclusion section summarizing. D) Introduction section of the report. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction section of the report. 9. Every paragraph should have a topic sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Which of this can potentially be a part of a science communication initiative A) Patenting novel tech/ product/ process. B) Publishing journal articles. C) Writing blogs and running podcasts. D) A mixture of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Writing blogs and running podcasts. 11. Where is the comparison of results from other studies better placed? A) In the results section. B) In the discussion section. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the discussion section. 12. How should the methods section be structured? A) Demographics, Resources, Execution, Summary. B) Participants, Tools, Results, Conclusion. C) Subjects, Equipment, Methodology, Findings. D) Participants, Materials, Procedure, Data Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Participants, Materials, Procedure, Data Analysis. 13. What is a defining feature of scientific talks in terms of audience engagement? A) Clear objectives and hypotheses. B) Adapted complexity for listeners. C) Core findings at a glance. D) Detailed methodology for reproducibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adapted complexity for listeners. 14. What is the purpose of the Discussion section in a research paper? A) To summarize the research methodology used in the study. B) To interpret the results and explain their significance. C) To list the references and citations used in the paper. D) To provide a detailed analysis of the data collected. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To interpret the results and explain their significance. 15. A cereal company is placing one of 6 different tickets into its boxes of cereal. If each ticket is equally likely to appear in a box of cereal, which model could be used to simulate the tickets you would find in 50 boxes of cereal? A) A coin that is flipped 50 times. B) A spinner that has 4 sections that is spun 50 times. C) A number cube that is rolled 50 times. D) A coin is flipped and a number cube is rolled 50 times. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A number cube that is rolled 50 times. 16. All polymers are made up of ..... A) Monosaccharides. B) Monomers. C) Proteins. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Monomers. 17. In the Results section, it is acceptable to include personal interpretations of why the results occurred. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. Which audience group is described as being deeply familiar with field-specific jargon, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks, and evaluates technical rigor? A) Expert Researchers. B) Technical Practitioners. C) Executive Decision-Makers. D) Educated Non-Specialists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expert Researchers. 19. What is the function of a conceptual framework in scientific writing? A) To interpret the results and explain their significance. B) To describe all experimental procedures, including controls. C) To connect all aspects of inquiry and give coherence to empirical investigation. D) To summarize general trends in the data without comment, bias, or interpretation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To connect all aspects of inquiry and give coherence to empirical investigation. 20. A literature review can include data/information from the following EXCEPT: A) Newspaper article. B) Monographs. C) Meta-analysis. D) Publications by research foundations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Newspaper article. 21. Why is it important to cite sources? A) Citing sources is only necessary for academic papers. B) It is important to cite sources to give credit, verify information, and avoid plagiarism. C) Citing sources is a way to make your work longer. D) Citing sources is optional if you use your own words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important to cite sources to give credit, verify information, and avoid plagiarism. 22. Bagian dari makalah ilmiah yang berisi ringkasan dari konten disebut ..... A) Pengantar. B) Referensi. C) Abstrak. D) Pendahuluan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abstrak. 23. The Results section should: A) Interpret the findings. B) Only list tables without explanation. C) Present output clearly with figures/maps and descriptive explanation. D) Repeat the methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Present output clearly with figures/maps and descriptive explanation. 24. All of the other sentences in a paragraph should support the topic sentence, in other words be about the topic stated at the beginning. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 25. Ragam bahasa yang berdasarkan pengelompokkan menurut jenis pemakaiannya dalam kegiatan yang sesuai dengan sifat keilmuannya, merupakan pengertian dari istilah ..... A) Ragam ilmiah. B) Karya ilmiah. C) Denotatif. D) Baku. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ragam ilmiah. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesScientific Writing Quiz 1Scientific Writing Quiz 2Scientific Writing Quiz 3Scientific Writing Quiz 4Scientific Writing Quiz 5Scientific Writing Quiz 6Scientific Writing Quiz 7Scientific Writing Quiz 8Scientific Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books