Q4 EXAM IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS (PACIOLI)

1. Which of the following is an example of professional writing?

   

•   A. Essay                  

•    B. Memo              

•     C. Reflection                

• D. Thesis

2. What type of discourse expresses specific concepts, theories, and/or insights in a scholarly manner?

•     A. Academic                     

• B. Analysis           

•     C. Professional                       

• D. Synthesis

3. What is the purpose of academic writing?

   

• A. To explain and prove or disprove         

     

• B. To express personal opinions and beliefs  

     

• C. To entertain readers with creative storytelling

    

•   D. To persuade readers to agree with the author's viewpoint

4. Which of the following is a characteristic of academic writing?

   

• A. Academic writing is precise.

     

• B. Academic writing uses formal language

     

• C. Academic writing can either be objective or subjective

•     D. All of the above

5. What kinds of academic writing pinpoints or highlights the relationship of the sources?

 

•    A. Analysis                     

• B. Paraphrase              

• C. Summary                       

• D. Synthesis

6. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in academic and professional writing?

   

• A. Using direct quotes and properly citing the source.

     

• B. Paraphrasing information and providing a citation.

    

•   C. Rewriting someone else's work without giving credit.

   

•    D. Incorporating multiple perspectives and ideas into the writing.

7. What type of discourse communicates to enable and support the work of a business or workplace?

  

•   A. Academic                      

• B. Analysis              

• C. Professional                       

• D. Synthesis

8. Which of the following is NOT a general feature of professional writing?

   

• A. It often uses the active voice.

     

• B. It uses a direct, objective, but respectful tone.

     

• C. It can either be objective or subjective.

     

• D. It uses both persuasive and informative strategies.

9. What kinds of academic writing give an extensive detailed explanation which greatly adds to the overall meaning and significance of a text?

   

• A. Analysis                     

• B. Paraphrase              

• C.. Summary                      

• D. Synthesis

10. Which of the following is an example of academic writing?

    

• A. Magazine                  

• B. Medical Report                    

• C. Policy             

• D. Research