Writing Coherently Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using connectives and transition signals in writing?

• To make the writing look more academic

• To link sentences, phrases, and ideas

• To avoid using a thesaurus

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is NOT a general tip for writing coherently?

• Learn your subject’s technical and theoretical terms

• Use a thesaurus frequently to find synonyms

• Avoid trying too hard to make your writing look more academic

• Understand the subtlety regarding usage and meaning before choosing a term or phrase

What is a reason to avoid using a thesaurus according to the document?

• It makes writing less academic

• It can cause confusion with exact synonyms

• It is unnecessary for technical terms

• It is not recommended for transition signals

Which of the following is an example of a transition term?

• For example

• Your analysis and criticality

• The flow of your work

• A complete change in direction

What should you ensure before choosing a term or phrase in your writing?

• That it is a technical term

• That it makes your writing look more academic

• That you understand the subtlety regarding its usage and meaning

• That it is a transition signal

Which of the following phrases is recommended to use for appropriate assertion?

• Surely

• This shows

• Everybody knows

• Undeniably

What is the best way to express academic caution?

• Making absolute statements of fact

• Using terms like "obviously" and "undeniably"

• Avoiding absolute statements and using phrases like "seems to" or "probably"

• Quoting someone else without verification

Which of the following is an example of expressing doubt?

• This is supported by

• It is possible that this means

• It is common knowledge

• This demonstrates

Which phrase is NOT recommended for using evidence?

• The evidence shows

• This is supported by

• It is common knowledge

• The argument strongly suggests

Which of the following phrases is used to express the most important thing or element of a thing?

• Previously

• The primary issue

• Lastly

• Subsequently