English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Which of the following should you avoid when writing technical reports?

• Using the Active voice of the verb

• Using the Past tense of the verb

• Using the third-person tone

• Using slang or informal words

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This format of listing shall be employed only if the order/sequence of ideas shall be given emphasis

• Bulleted

• Numbered

• Outlined

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

A good abstract should not exceed ________ words.

• 200

• 250

• 300

• 350

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does EAPP stand for?

• English for Academic and Professional Purposes

• English for Advanced Placement Programs

• English for Applied Professional Practice

• English for Art and Performance Programs

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

• Objective and formal tone

• Use of specialized vocabulary

• Subjective and personal perspective

• Logical and coherent structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of academic writing?

• To entertain the readers

• To express personal opinions

• To inform and educate

• To promote products or services

What is the main focus of professional writing?

• To persuade and convince

• To entertain and amuse

• To express personal emotions

• To criticize and complain

Which of the following is an example of academic writing?

• A research paper on climate change

• A personal blog post about travel experiences

• A promotional advertisement for a new product

• A fictional short story

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of a literature review in academic writing?

• To summarize the main findings of a study

• To present an argument or thesis statement

• To provide an overview of existing research

• To entertain and engage the readers

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of professional writing?

• Use of technical jargon

• Objective and concise language

• Informal and colloquial tone

• Clear and concise communication

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5