Long Test in English 7

Academic writing is formal. One way to show this is using full words instead of contractions. Which among the given statements shows that feature of academic writing?

• The research won’t be successful without the willingness of the respondents who answered the survey.

• The research would not be successful without the willingness of the respondents who answered the survey.

• Once the research is completed, the information will be top- notch.

• The information gathered is expected to be highly- valuable for future researchers.

Answer explanation

Aside from using full words instead of contractions, formality in academic writing could also be shown by avoiding colloquial, idiomatic and slang words.Which among the given statements shows that feature of academic writing?

• The research won’t be successful without the willingness of the respondents who answered the survey.

• The research would not be successful without the willingness of the respondents who answered the survey.

• Once the research is completed, the information will be top- notch.

• The information gathered is expected to be highly- valuable for future researchers.

Upon reading the contents of the given example of an outline,

which do you think is the appropriate title for it?

• Causes of energy crisis

• Effects of energy crisis

• Growing population

• Causes and effects of energy crisis

Complete the conversation by filling in the appropriate dialogue. Choose the letter that corresponds with your answer.

• Does your English teacher give much homework?

• Did you do your home work?

• Is it fun studying English?

• Are you done doing your homework

An outline is important in academic writing. Which among the given statements is/are correct about outlining?

I. Roman numerals are used for main topics.

II. Capital letters are used for subtopics.

III. Arabic numbers are used for details.

IV. Capitalize all the letters of the main topics.

only

• I, II, and III

• I, II, and IV

• II, III, and IV

• III and IV

Complete the conversation by filling in the appropriate dialogue. Choose the letter that corresponds with your answer.

• Is it near your house?

• Is that near or far?

• Is it a boarding school?

• Do we need to take a bus to go there?

Complete the conversation by filling in the appropriate dialogue. Choose the letter that corresponds with your answer.

• Are you going to Noveleta?

• Where are you going?

• Are you a Pangasinense?

• Are you from Dasmariñas City?

When you look for the worth of ideas from the message of a speaker, you are actually looking for the ________.

• funny jokes uttered

• most interesting facts of the talk

• notable styles in engaging his audience

• essence of the talk that can be applied to our life

It requires you to listen attentively when you listened _______.

• to a showbiz report of your favorite teacher

• to a song to appreciate its tune and rhythm

• to your friend sharing his/her success in life

• to you teacher giving instructions for your upcoming test

_____________ should be avoided when you listen to a talk.

• a free and open mind

• a conference notebook and pen

• uncomfortable room free from noise

• doing other things that may hinder attention