Academic Writing Quiz

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates formality and objectivity?

• I think too much cellphone use is bad for students.

• You shouldn’t be on your phone during class.

• Excessive cellphone use has been linked to reduced academic performance in students.

• Phones are super distracting for students nowadays.

Read the sentence below. Which feature of academic writing does it lack? "Pollution is getting worse and it’s so sad for everyone."

• Precision

• Formality

• Complexity

• Accuracy

Which revision best improves accuracy and complexity? Original: “Many trees are cut down yearly.”

• Trees are always being cut.

• People cut a lot of trees each year.

• Deforestation affects thousands of hectares annually, contributing to climate change.

• Tree cutting is something that happens.

Which sentence clearly avoids personal bias and uses an academic tone?

• I strongly believe that homework should be banned.

• In my opinion, students hate homework.

• Research suggests that excessive homework may negatively impact student well-being.

• We all know homework is too much sometimes.

Which sentence shows the best use of transitions and paragraph coherence?

• Technology helps a lot. It's everywhere.

• First, students use technology for learning; however, overuse may lead to distraction.

• I like using my gadgets because they’re cool.

• You use it, I use it. Everyone uses it!

Which is the best academic revision of the sentence: “The pandemic was really bad and messed up everything.”

• The pandemic ruined all our plans and it was super annoying.

• COVID-19 caused major problems, like school closures and economic downturns.

• I hated the pandemic so much.

• It was terrible, and everyone was sad.

Which sentence demonstrates precision and objectivity in discussing a topic?

• Lots of people are failing their classes now.

• You should do your work or else you’ll fail.

• According to DepEd (2023), 18% of Grade 7 students scored below the passing rate in mathematics.

• I know my friends who didn’t study and failed.

What makes this sentence non-academic? “Kids today are glued to their phones, and it’s driving teachers crazy.”

• It uses passive voice

• It lacks transition words

• It uses informal and emotional language

• It contains too many facts

Which of the following shows the best academic tone and structure for a topic sentence?

• People should stop littering, it’s just wrong!

• Littering is bad, and nobody likes it.

• Improper waste disposal significantly contributes to environmental degradation in urban areas.

• I hate when people throw trash everywhere.

Which version of the sentence shows improved formality and coherence? Original: “Tech stuff helps students a lot, especially with research.”

• Technology is super useful, especially when googling stuff.

• Students use tech, and it's cool for research and things.

• The use of digital tools enhances students' ability to conduct research and analyze information.

• Tech helps, and that's great.