Academic Writing: Diagnostic Test

What is the primary purpose of academic writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To express personal opinions informally

• To present ideas in a clear, structured, and evidence-based manner

• To use complex vocabulary to impress readers

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

• Formal tone

• Subjective opinions without evidence

• Clear structure with introduction, body, and conclusion

• Use of citations and references

What is a thesis statement?

• A question that guides the entire essay

• A sentence that states the main argument or focus of the paper

• A concluding remark at the end of a paragraph

• A list of sources used in the research

Which of the following sentences is the most appropriate for academic writing?

• "I think climate change is really bad and we should stop polluting."

• "Climate change is a serious issue that requires immediate global intervention."

• "Climate change is like a huge problem and needs fixing ASAP."

• "People should just stop using plastic; it's bad."

Why is it important to cite sources in academic writing?

• To make the paper look longer

• To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism

• To show off how many books and articles were read

• To add random information to the paper

What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

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  To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide a concluding thought

• To list references used in the paragraph

What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

• Paraphrasing means copying the text exactly, while quoting means summarizing it.

• Paraphrasing involves rewriting in your own words, while quoting uses the exact words from the source with quotation marks.

• Paraphrasing and quoting mean the same thing.

• Paraphrasing is not allowed in academic writing.

Which of the following statements about passive voice in academic writing is true?

• Passive voice should always be avoided.

• Passive voice can be useful in some cases, such as emphasizing results over the subject.

• Passive voice makes writing sound informal.

• Passive voice is never used in scientific papers.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in academic writing?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize key points and restate the thesis

• To provide a list of references

• To make the essay longer

Which of the following is an example of an academic tone?

• "This research totally proves that video games are bad for kids."

• "The findings suggest that excessive video game use may negatively impact children's cognitive development."

• "I believe video games are bad, and everyone should stop playing them."

• "Video games are a big problem, and people should do something about it."