This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 9 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Tables are a good way to: A) Show trends. B) Present small amounts of information. C) Make comparisons possible. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Make comparisons possible. 2. Identify the grammatical mistake in this passive sentence: "The data is collect and analyze carefully." A) "is" should be changed to "was". B) "collect" and "analyze" should be in past participle form. C) "carefully" should be removed. D) "data" should be changed to "datas". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "collect" and "analyze" should be in past participle form. 3. It responds to the independent variable. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent Variable. 4. What is a key characteristic of grant proposals in scientific writing? A) Eye-catching visual hierarchy. B) Detailed budget justification. C) Extensive data presentation and analysis. D) Interactive Q&A opportunities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Detailed budget justification. 5. What is the primary purpose of grant proposals in scientific writing? A) To seek research funding by emphasizing project significance and feasibility. B) To present oral summaries tailored to audience engagement. C) To highlight findings concisely using graphics and minimal text. D) To publish structured reports in peer-reviewed journals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To seek research funding by emphasizing project significance and feasibility. 6. Menurut Richard J. Heuer Jr., keterampilan berpikir analitik ..... A) Tidak dapat dipelajari karena merupakan bakat alami. B) Dapat ditingkatkan hanya melalui teori di kelas. C) Dapat dipelajari dan ditingkatkan melalui latihan. D) Hanya berlaku dalam bidang teknik. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dapat dipelajari dan ditingkatkan melalui latihan. 7. Berpikir kritis menuntut seseorang untuk ..... A) Bersikap skeptis secara ekstrem hingga menolak semua informasi. B) Menggunakan rasionalitas untuk membuat keputusan. C) Mengutamakan intuisi dibanding bukti. D) Mengabaikan kontroversi kebijakan publik. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Menggunakan rasionalitas untuk membuat keputusan. 8. I will quote when I need to add emphasis to an argument. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 9. Latar belakang masalah muncul di bagian ..... A) Kesimpulan. B) Pendahuluan. C) Metode penelitian. D) Referensi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pendahuluan. 10. The aim of the study is to determine if exposing plants to varying colors of light (red, yellow, and green) using cellophane will affect the length (cm) of the stem of Plectranthus amnoinicus plants measured every week for 60 days of experimentation.The statement above is an example of ..... A) Conclusion. B) Variables. C) Problem Statement. D) Hypothesis. E) Experimentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Problem Statement. 11. These cause changes in the subject. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent Variable. 12. Why is it important to avoid ambiguity in scientific writing? A) Ambiguity can lead to misinterpretation of the research findings. B) It makes the writing more complex and difficult to understand. C) It allows for multiple interpretations of the data. D) It enhances the creativity of the research presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ambiguity can lead to misinterpretation of the research findings. 13. Which phrase should be avoided in a conclusion? A) In conclusion. B) To summarize. C) In essence. D) In detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In conclusion. 14. How do you calculate area? A) LengthxWidth. B) LengthxDensity. C) Length/Density. D) Length + Density. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) LengthxWidth. 15. Berikut ini cara mudah mendapatkan ide, kecuali A) Banyak tanya dan keraguan. B) Berpikir luas dan tidak terkunci. C) Mengkhayal. D) Peneliti pensil dan kertas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mengkhayal. 16. What is the ideal length for a research title? A) 5-10 words. B) 10-15 words. C) 15-20 words. D) 20-25 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10-15 words. 17. A student copies two paragraphs from a source, rearranges some words, and doesn't cite it. This is an example of: A) Proper paraphrasing. B) Common knowledge. C) Plagiarism. D) Self-citation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plagiarism. 18. What is the main purpose of a control group in an experiment? A) Increase sample size only. B) Provide a baseline for comparison. C) Guarantee positive results. D) Reduce the number of variables measured. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Provide a baseline for comparison. 19. Pernyataan masalah biasanya ditulis dalam bentuk ..... A) Pernyataan. B) Kalimat deklaratif. C) Kalimat pertanyaan. D) Perintah. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Kalimat pertanyaan. 20. Langkah pertama yang harus dilakukan dalam scientific writing adalah ..... A) Memilih topik. B) Membuat kesimpulan penelitian. C) Mengumpulkan data. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memilih topik. 21. What writing skills that provides an overview of the main ideaand is shorter compared to the original text? A) Notation. B) Paraphrase. C) Quotation. D) Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summary. 22. What is the purpose of an abstract in a scientific paper? A) To interpret the results and explain their significance. B) To present the question being asked and place it in the context of what is already known about the topic. C) To provide a summary of the entire work described in the article. D) To describe all experimental procedures, including controls. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide a summary of the entire work described in the article. 23. What is the median? A) The number in the middle when the numbers are in order from least to greatest. B) The difference between the largest and smallest number. C) The average. D) The number that appears most often. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The number in the middle when the numbers are in order from least to greatest. 24. Why might a teacher ask students to use sentence starters like "This shows that" or "This matters because" when writing reasoning? A) To help students structure their reasoning clearly. B) To make the writing longer. C) To encourage the use of first person. D) To avoid using evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To help students structure their reasoning clearly. 25. What should be included in the abstract of a research paper? A) Detailed methodology. B) Major results and conclusions. C) Full references. D) Author biographies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Major results and conclusions. ← 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 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books