This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Using Academic Language In Thesis Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Using Academic Language In Thesis Writing Quiz 1 (13 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Passive voice should never be used in academic writing A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) False. 2. Which of the following sentences avoids personal language appropriately? A) In my opinion, the research is effective. B) The author thinks the method works well. C) The research appears to be effective. D) I believe the study is strong. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The research appears to be effective. 3. Which sentence is most suitable for academic writing? A) ) The results are kinda correct. B) B) The findings are conclusive and worth exploring further. C) C) I think the results are clear. D) D) The data's pretty good. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) The findings are conclusive and worth exploring further. 4. Academic language avoids using: A) Passive voice. B) Objective language. C) Complex sentence structures. D) Slang and contractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objective language. 5. What is the primary purpose of using formal academic language in a thesis? A) To sound smart. B) To impress the examiner. C) To ensure clarity, professionalism, and credibility. D) To make writing more complicated. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To ensure clarity, professionalism, and credibility. 6. Academic writing should always avoid contractions like "don't" or "can't." A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) True. 7. Academic writing must be objective and free from bias A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) True. 8. Which of the following is a more academic alternative to "a lot of" ? A) A bunch of. B) Loads of. C) A great deal of. D) Tons of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A great deal of. 9. What is the most suitable synonym for "big" in academic writing? A) Massive. B) Huge. C) Large-scale. D) Gigantic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Large-scale. 10. Which of the following words is most appropriate for academic writing? A) Kids. B) Guys. C) Children. D) Folks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Children. 11. Hrases like "stuff" and "things" are acceptable in academic writing. A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) False. 12. Which is the best example of hedging language in academic writing? A) The study proves that social media is harmful. B) Social media is definitely bad for youth. C) The findings suggest that social media may impact youth behaviour. D) I feel that social media is bad. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The findings suggest that social media may impact youth behaviour. 13. Which of the following is NOT a feature of academic language? A) Formality. B) Precision. C) Personal anecdotes. D) Objectivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal anecdotes. Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAcademic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary QuizAcademic Writing Conventions And Practices QuizAcademic Writing Structure QuizAcademic Writing Style And Editing QuizAcademic Writing Style QuizAcademic Writing QuizAchieving Cohesion QuizCohesion And Academic Register QuizCohesion And Academic Writing QuizConcluding Sentences QuizConventions And Usage QuizConventions Of Usage QuizEngagement QuizEnglish Academic Writing Concision QuizEnglish For Academic And Professional Purposes QuizEssay Outline QuizEssay Writing Conventions QuizEssay Writing Features And Conventions QuizExplanatory Writing Practice QuizExpository Writing QuizFact Vs Opinion QuizFeatures Of Academic Writing QuizFormal Vs Informal Register QuizFormal Vs Informal Writing QuizGenres Of Writing QuizHook Sentences QuizInformational Essay Outline QuizInformational Text Features QuizIntroductions Review QuizNarration QuizNarrative Point Of View QuizParagraph Cohesion QuizParagraph Errors QuizParagraphs QuizPlagiarism In Academic Writing QuizPoint Of View QuizProperties Of A Well Written Text QuizReflection QuizReport Writing QuizResearch Report Writing QuizResearch Report QuizResearch Vocabulary QuizResume Building QuizScientific Writing QuizSteps In The Writing Process QuizStructuring And Outlining For Writing QuizSupporting Sentences QuizText Conventions QuizText Features QuizTextual Analysis QuizTitles Of Work QuizTitles QuizTopic Sentence Writing QuizVoice In Academic Writing QuizWriting And Grammar Review QuizWriting Standards QuizWriting Titles Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books