EAPP LONG QUIZ

Which clue from the passage best indicates that it follows a compare and contrast structure if the passage discusses similarities and differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources?

•    “As a result of using fossil fuels…

•   “Another important development in solar power is…”

•     “While solar energy is unlimited, coal must be mined.”

• a.    First, sunlight strikes the panel, and then…”

It is a written language that provides information, which contains ideas and concepts that are related to the particular discipline.

• Text

• Structure

• Academic Text

• Non-Academic Text

Which signal word or phrase best suggests a cause-and-effect text structure?

• “Similarly

• “Next”

• “Because of this”        

• “In contrast”

Which among the following observes objectivity?

• I know that money can’t buy happiness.

• All people don’t need material things in life.

• Honesty is the best policy.

•    Information Technologists are designing a program to improve the school’s system.

Academic writing uses formal language. What should be used instead of the word “so”?

 

• Therefore

• Moreover        

• However

• a.    Furthermore

   

What is the truth in the statement?

 

•   In academic writing it allows the use of slang words.

•    It can include the personal feelings

• In academic writing a clear structure and a logical flow are imperative to a cohesive text.

• In academic writing can express own opinion without supporting evidence.

What is one reason academic texts avoid contractions?

• To make the text easier to read

• To maintain a formal tone

• To sound less serious

• To increase the word count

In natural sciences, the characteristics of language used in academic texts is typically:

• Abstract theoretical concepts without focus on data

• Use of narrative language

• Technical terminology, precise measurements, and empirical data

• Persuasive language to convince the reader of a personal viewpoint

Which of the following is likely to be from an academic text in the field of law?

• I had a dream about a place where everyone was laughing.

• I saw the defendant paying the victim to be acquitted from the crime.

• The dog barks all night.

• The court hereby rules that the defendant is not guilty based on the presented evidence.

How does the language in academic texts differ from that in informal writing?

• It incorporates slang contractions.

• It avoids using references and citations.

• It is less detailed and more emotional

• It uses complex sentence structures.