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QUIZ # 1: The Nature and Characteristics of an Academic Text

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"Just as the sun rises and peeps from the east, and as the roosters of the neighbourhood crow, the man gathered his belongings and left his house."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

2.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"Depression is one of society's prevailing issues that require attention. One's mental health is as important as one's physical health."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

3.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"I want to obtain answers to the questions that are swarming in my mind. But, it seems everything in life is just a cycle of questions with no answers in sight."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

4.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"He saw the pure crystal water turned crimson red as the monster devoured the victim. He cried for help but it was too late."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

5.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"Statistics show that the higher percentage of the population prefer dogs over cats."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

6.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"When synthesizing information, a new understanding about the topic is developed using information from more than one source."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

7.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was warm enough to feel comfortable in shorts. A nice breeze made the air feel fresh. The flowers vibrated with colour. It felt good to be alive."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

8.

Read the passage below and identify whether it can be an academic text or a non-academic text.


"Antibiotics are prescribed to fight infections. Sore throats, earaches, and other symptoms may be caused by the growth of bacteria in your body. As the antibiotics fight to destroy the bacteria, the bacteria struggle to become stronger."

a)

Academic Text

b)

Non-academic Text

9.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"An academic text should clearly state its thesis, argument, or proposition."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"It is acceptable to include one's judgment in an academic text, but it should be supported by evidence."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"Both academic and non-academic texts can be used to entertain an audience."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"Both academic and non-academic texts employ the use of informal language."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"Academic texts can use the first-person point-of-view and include an emotional attachment to the topic."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"The language used in academic texts should be conversational."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"Language used in academic texts employ technical terms specifically for each field and/or discipline."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"Academic language should be objective, precise, impersonal, and formal."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

Read the statement and identify whether it is TRUE or FALSE.


"Slangs and colloquialisms are used in academic texts."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE