Academic Writing Quiz

Which of the following is an important characteristic of academic writing?

• Emotive language

• Informal tone

• Long-winded sentences

• Complexity

In academic writing, what type of language should be used?

• Abbreviated forms

• Two-word verbs

• Formal and precise

• Colloquial and slang

What is a key feature of academic writing related to using accurate terminology?

• Using synonyms

• Using cliches

• Using precise language

• Avoiding technical language

Which of the following is NOT acceptable in academic writing?

• Biased language

• Value judgments

• Personal opinions

• Proper citation

What is a characteristic of academic writing related to being objective?

• Addressing the reader directly

• Avoiding value judgments

• Avoiding evidence-based arguments

• Using first person point of view

Which sentence demonstrates formality in academic writing?

• The stranger can't drive a fire truck

• The stranger doesn't know how to drive a fire truck

• The stranger is unable to drive a fire truck

• The stranger does not know how to drive a fire truck

What is a key aspect of academic writing related to precision?

• Using vague terms

• Being specific with facts and figures

• Including slangs

• Using emotive language

Which sentence is accurate in academic writing?

• That was the best practice in an old Greece

• That was the best practice in an obsolete Greece

• That was the best practice in an ancient Greece

• That was the best practice in an outdated Greece

What is an essential characteristic of academic writing?

• Emotive language

• Clear and precise language

• Personal opinions

• Long-winded sentences

Which of the following is required in academic writing?

• Using colloquial words

• Avoiding proper citation

• Including bibliographies

• Using two-word verbs