Quiz on Academic and Professional Texts

What is an academic text?

• A fictional story

• Any written output required by teachers as a graded academic requirement

• A text written for entertainment purposes

• A personal diary entry

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic texts?

• Diverse topics

• Use of formal language

• Written in first person

• Reviewed by other scholars

What is a professional text?

• A casual blog post

• A text written by students only

• Any written text that is academic in nature

• A fictional novel

Which of the following is a common purpose of academic writing?

• To write personal opinions

• To inform or instruct

• To entertain

• To create fictional stories

What format do shorter academic texts typically follow?

• Chronological order

• Cause - Effect

• Introduction - Body - Conclusion

• Problem - Solution

Which of the following is an example of an academic text by genre?

• Concept Paper

• Travel Guide

• Novel

• Comic Book

What text structure is used to present a causal relationship?

• Narration

• Comparison and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Classification

Which graphic organizer is best suited for narrative texts?

• Venn Diagram

• Story Map

• Pie Chart

• Flow Chart

What is the main idea of a narration text?

• A series of events that begins and ends

• A definition of terms

• A comparison of two subjects

• A classification of ideas

Which of the following is NOT a type of academic text by purpose?

• To critique

• To argue

• To gossip

• To entertain