4th Quarter Long Test in English

You need to be specific especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates. What feature of academic writing is being referred to in this sentence?

• accuracy

• precision

• complexity

• formality

What is being referred to in this statement? “It is composed of texts which are more difficult to comprehend in terms of subject matter, language, arrangement of words and grammar”.

• accuracy

• precision

• complexity

• formality

You should avoid colloquial words and expressions, abbreviations and two-word verbs. This statement is referring to what feature of academic writing?

• accuracy

• precision

• complexity

• formality

Which feature uses accurate terminologies and requires avoiding the use of inappropriate or wrong words and phrases?

• accuracy

• precision

• complexity

• formality

Which feature prohibits the use of personal point of views and biases?

• accuracy

• objectivity

• complexity

• formality

Which of the following characterizes academic writing?

• It is a method of breaking down different concepts and ideas.

•  It is about what you believe and how evidence have influenced that belief.

• Deductive reasoning, formal speech, and third-person point-of-view are all employed.

• All of the above

What is the main difference between normal writing and academic writing?

• Academic writing uses longer words.

• Academic writing is harder to understand.

• Academic writing summarizes the key ideas.

• Academic writing needs to be precise and unbiased.

In order to actively participate in academic discussion, you must _______________.

• knows, accept, and use the terms, values, and rules of academic discussion

• knows how to revise terms, values, and rules of academic discussion

• knows how to create and use the terms, values, and rules of academic discussion

• All of the above

Choose three words to describe academic writing

• talented, stylish, inspiring

• decisive, disruptive, sarcastic

• exact, clear, objective

• subjective, unclear, blurred

A good topic sentence should always be _______.

• boring

• detailed

• interesting

• long