WorksheetsACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS QUIZ (BASIC)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which of the following is a topic sentence?
The early presence of Spanish explorers in the American continent has been established in history.
There are differences that we can tell on that.
Thus, it is important for us to maintain our stand on the issue of child marriage.
Secondly, the elaborate process of producing chocolates make it difficult for the factory layout to be set up.
_______ the bad weather, he went out for a walk.
Despite
So
That
Previously
All of the students who took Dave's math Class __________ passed.
have
has
The area _____ dangerous
was
were
The rhythm of the pounding waves _____ calming.
is
are
Either Patty or Tom _______ asked to lead the meeting.
was
were
It was a difficult task. _______, she solved it with ease
In addition
Subsequently
Respectively
However
She has to finish her homework _____ she can go out afterwards.
But
So that
Although
Yet
_____ you finish all the work on time, you still have to work overtime today.
Even though
Even if
So
Should
Each of them has / have a good seat.
has
have
A number of students was / were absent.
was
were
Ten million gallons of oil was / were spilled.
was
were
Since he met his new girlfriend, Juan never seems to be ______ home.
in
on
at
The lights on the Christmas tree (create, creates) a festive atmosphere.
create
creates
The distance between the two posts (are, is) eight feet.
are
is
Karen’s brother, who has always enjoyed bicycle repair and maintenance, (work, works) at the bike shop on the weekends.
work
works
Every vote (has, have) been counted.
has
have
Most of the food here (tastes, taste) delicious.
tastes
taste
The _____ summarizes the details in the paragraph.
topic sentence
topic
outline
map
_____ means all the details relate to the topic sentence.
Support
Unity
Coherence
Brainstorming
_____ means all the details are listed in the right order.
Support
Unity
Transition
Coherence
A _____ is a broad point.
specific example
general statement
topic sentence
transition
_____ are words, phrases, or sentences that connect one idea to another.
Specific statements
Transitions
General statements
Topics
Our neighbors showed my family how much they cared when our home was destroyed by a fire. Which of the following examples does not support this general statement?
We have several generous neighbors.
Ms. Jones cooked meals for us each day.
The Williams family let us sleep in their guest bedroom.
Mr. Parker supplied lumber to rebuild our house.
Which transition word is used to add to the point being made?
Subsequently
However
Indeed
It is true that
Television is harmful to children because it teaches them violence as a way of solving problems. Which of the following is the controlling idea?
Television
Harmful to children
Solving problems
Television can enhance a child's general knowledge. Which of the following is the TOPIC?
Enhance child's general knowledge
Television
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TOPIC: Learning Responsibility
1.My first job was as a sales assistant in a small clothes shop. 2.It wasn't a difficult job, and it wasn't really a very interesting job.
3. My best friend had a more exciting job.
4.Every weekend I had to open the shop at 10.00 a.m.
5.I couldn't be late.
6.Now at weekends I like to sleep late.
7.I helped customers find clothes, and I kept the shop clean and tidy.
8.My parents' house was very clean, too.
9. I used the cash register and handled credit cards, so I had to be very careful.
10.These things all taught me responsibility.
11.Now I work in a research laboratory.
12.I don't work with clothes anymore, but I still use that important skill I learnt in my first job.
Which sentences are not related to the topic?
3, 6, 9
3, 6, 8
4, 7, 11
3, 7, 11
How to achieve coherence?
Write specifically
Write in logical order
Use subordinating conjunctions
Sentences must relate to the main point
What does the concluding sentence do?
Restates the idea in the thesis statement
Summarizes general statement
Summarizes supporting sentences
Restates the idea in the topic sentence
Eating candies and ice creams releases happy hormones which make humans happy. Which is a good supporting sentence?
Because ice creams are so delicious, they produce a positive feeling in our bodies.
Scientists have proven that ice creams and candies release happy hormones.
Scientists have observed the release of hormones like serotonin when people consume their favorite ice creams.
How to improve the sentence in red: Ana and her friend Annabelle always go to the market together. She would buy fishes.
Using transition signal
Repeating key nouns
Using parallel structure
What is this: Have you ever watched the high-flying, jump shooting, slam dunking, ankle breaking players that play in the NBA?
Introduction
Supporting sentence
Hook
General statement
What is this: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” said Michael Jordan, arguably the best player to ever play in the NBA.
Introduction
Statistics
Quotation
General statement
What paragraph goes from the specific to the general?
Introduction
Body Paragraph
Concluding Paragraph
What paragraph uses a chronological order?
Supporting paragraph
Sub-supporting paragraph
Introduction
Concluding paragraph
Body paragraph
What goes from the general to the specific?
Transition links
Controlling idea
Introduction
Supporting sentence
What is this: He goes to the market.
Transition
Subordinating conjunction
Simple sentence
Coordinating conjunction
What sentence is connected using FANBOYS?
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Concluding sentence
Simple sentence
What sentence combines independent and dependent clauses?
Independent sentence
Concluding clause
Complex clause
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Complex sentences are built using this element:
transition signals
Subordinating coordination
Subordinating conjunction
Subordination sentences
Which is the verb of the subject in the following sentence: She is considered to be an intelligent and cool student among her friends.
She
Is
Intelligent
Considered
Which is the verb of subject in the following sentence: Ahmad, who is known to be a troublemaker of the university, knows all the secret routes and pathways in the campus.
Is
Troublemaking
Knows
Known
Indicating whose work you are referencing in the body of your essay.
Body paragraph
In-text citation
Direct quotation
Reference
Contains of all sources you have written in your essay.
References list
Summary
In-text citation
Quotation
Using someone's ideas, but putting them in your own words.
Paragliding
Para-para Sakura
Parasneezing
Paraphrasing
Using someone's exact words from the original source.
In-text quotation
In-text paraphrase
Direct quotation
Conclusion
What is NOT the technique to paraphrase?
Use synonyms
Use different word forms
Use logical order
Re-order and re-structure sentences
What is wrong with this sentence: She went all the way to Manhattan to get the newspaper for him, to ride the train all the way back to New Jersey and the bicycle is hopped on for the remaining ride.
Too confusing
Structure of subjects not parallel
Passive voice
Structure of verbs not parallel
This is a technique in paraphrasing. Identify by reading the sentences below:
- The enactment of the law is required by the opposition to ensure their win.
- Enacting the law is required by the opposition to ensure their win.
Coherence
Word form
Parallel structure
Repeating key nouns
