Long Quiz in English 7

1. 1. 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?

• a. accuracy

• b. precision

• c. complexity

• d. formality

Answer explanation

Precision in academic writing refers to being specific with facts, figures, and dates, ensuring accuracy in the information presented.

2. 2. 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”.                                        

• a. accuracy 

• b. precision  

• c. complexity

• d. formality

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'c. complexity' because the statement describes texts that are difficult to comprehend due to subject matter, language, word arrangement, and grammar, indicating a high level of complexity.

3. 3. You should avoid using slang words and expressions, abbreviations, and phrasal verbs. This statement is similar to which aspect of academic writing?

                                              

•   a. accuracy   

• b. precision

• c. complexity

• d. formality

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'd. formality' because avoiding slang, abbreviations, and phrasal verbs aligns with the formal tone required in academic writing.

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

                                                 

 

• a. accuracy

• b. objectivity

• c. complexity

• d. formality

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

                                           

•    a. accuracy   

•   b. precision 

• c. complexity

• d. formality

6. Which of the following characterizes academic writing?

        

         

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

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

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

• d. All of the above

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

• a. Academic writing uses longer words.

• b. Academic writing is harder to understand.

           

          

• c. Academic writing summarizes the key ideas.

•   d. Academic writing needs to be precise and unbiased.