Academic Writing Diagnostic Quiz

What is the main purpose of a comparison/contrast essay?

• To propose a solution

• To highlight similarities and differences

• To narrate a personal story

• To explain a process

Which transition signals a contrast between two ideas?

• Similarly

• In addition

• However

• Likewise

What does “curriculum” mean in an educational context?

• A cultural festival

• A set of courses offered by a school

• A teaching method

• A type of assessment

In a comparison/contrast essay, the point-by-point method:

• Discusses one topic fully, then the other

• Alternates between topics for each point

• Focuses only on differences

• Uses one paragraph only

Which is a comparative structure?

• Schools have many benefits.

• Schools are more effective than tutoring.

• Therefore, schools are effective.

• Schools and tutoring are the same.

A graphic organizer like a Venn diagram is used to:

• Memorize vocabulary

• Plan comparisons and contrasts

• Deliver a presentation

• Write a conclusion

In a 2-minute oral presentation, you should:

• Read directly from your essay

• Summarize key points clearly

• Focus on unrelated topics

• Avoid eye contact

Cultural sensitivity in discussing traditions means:

• Ignoring cultural differences

• Respecting diverse practices

• Focusing only on your culture

• Avoiding cultural topics

The term “pedagogy” refers to:

• A cultural celebration

• The method of teaching

• A school’s facilities

• A type of festival

In a comparison/contrast essay, the block method:

• Alternates points between topics

• Discusses one topic, then the other

• Uses only transitions

• Focuses only on similarities