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QUIZ BEE IN PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
It means a "course of life" in Latin. It is an in-depth document that can be laid out over two or more pages and it contains a high level of detail about your achievements, a great deal more than just a career biography.
a)
Bio-Data
b)
Curriculum Vitae
c)
Resumare
d)
Resume
2.
It is the Latin term which means " to summarize," from which resume comes from.
a)
Resumadre
b)
Resumare
c)
Resumere
d)
Resumire
3.
It is the Medieval Latin word which means “communication through exchange of letters,” from, which correspondence originated.
a)
Correspondencia
b)
Correspondensha
c)
Correspondensia
d)
Correspondentia
4.
These are official letters that are usually printed and hand-signed by the sender. What type of business correspondence is it?
a)
Application Letter
b)
Business Letter
c)
Cover Letter
d)
Memorandum
5.
This is a document that is used for internal communication within an organization What type of business correspondence is it?
a)
Application Letter
b)
Business Letter
c)
Cover Letter
d)
Memorandum
6.
This type of business correspondence is the least formal method and most widely used. It is usually done in a conversational style.
a)
Business Letter
b)
Cover Letter
c)
E-mail
d)
Memorandum
7.
It is the process of communication or exchange of information in a written format for business activities. It can take place between organizations, within organizations or between the customers and the organization.
a)
Business Correspondence
b)
E-mail Correspondence
c)
Job Correspondence
d)
Work Correspondence
8.
It identifies the company or the institution, which the sender represents. If an individual, it may contain his/her address or the school which the sender is affiliated.
a)
Body
b)
Complementary Close
c)
Heading
d)
Salutation
9.
This part of Business Letter is where you put your signature and your full name. It is written 2 or 4 spaces bellow the complementary close.
a)
Full Block
b)
Modified Block
c)
Semi-Block
d)
Signature Block
10.
This is the most important part of the letter. this is where you state your message to the recipient of your letter. it must have an opening, main body, and conclusion.
a)
Body
b)
Complementary Close
c)
Date Line
d)
Salutation
11.
It is the way in which scholars communicate with each other regarding their field of study. It usually involves a unique vocabulary related to the field you're working in.
a)
Academic Writing
b)
Business Writing
c)
Educative Writing
d)
Technical Writing
12.
This is a text crafted to persuade an audience--often in the service of changing people's minds and behaviors.
a)
Argument
b)
Claims
c)
Evidence
d)
Thesis Statements
13.
This form of writing can be defined as a form of expository prose which should be precise, semi-formal, impersonal, and objective.
a)
Academic Writing
b)
Business Writing
c)
Educative Writing
d)
Technical Writing
14.
This characteristic of academic writing means it has one central point or theme with every part contributing to the main line of argument, without digressions or repetitions.
a)
Complexity
b)
Formality
c)
Linear
d)
Precision
15.
Written language has longer words, it is lexically denser and it has a more varied vocabulary. It uses more noun-based phrases than verb-based phrases. This falls under what characteristic of Academic Writing?
a)
Complexity
b)
Formality
c)
Linear
d)
Precision
16.
We should avoid colloquial terms and expressions in academic writing. This falls under what characteristic of Academic Writing?
a)
Complexity
b)
Formality
c)
Linear
d)
Precision
17.
Academic writing uses vocabulary accurately. Most subjects have words with narrow specific meanings. This falls under what characteristic of Academic Writing?
a)
Complexity
b)
Formality
c)
Linear
d)
Precision
18.
It is a type of academic writing that presents ones stand or view point on a particular issue.
a)
Argumentative Paper
b)
Position Paper
c)
Research-Based Documented Essay
d)
Socio-Political Essay
19.
It is an analysis of the economic, social, and political factors that shape a particular country or situation and how these factors impact the lives and thoughts of the people.
a)
Argumentative Paper
b)
Position Paper
c)
Research-Based Documented Essay
d)
Socio-Political Essay
20.
This is the part of position paper where you state your main arguments and provide sufficient evidence (e.g. statistics, interviews with expert and testimonies) for each argument.
a)
Argument
b)
Body
c)
Conclusion
d)
Introduction
21.
A cover letter is extremely important as your resumé or curriculum vitae.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
Resume is the most essential part of the job application.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
You can do online interview anywhere.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
24.
In this age of technology, business correspondence is social media chats.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
25.
A single punctuation mark could alter the message of your e-mail.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
26.
We can insert sarcasm and humor in e-mail.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
27.
E-mail is forever.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
28.
Curriculum vitae and resume are the same and can be interchangeably used.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
29.
Your resume should be clear, cluttered, and visually appealing.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
30.
Resume language should be complex, crisp, and personal.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
31.
The most important aspect of academic writing is gathering sources in the body of your paper
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
32.
Effective academic writing begins with solid planning.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
33.
Good proofreading skills and proper punctuation is highly essential in academic writing.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
34.
It is important to use incredible sources in an academic research paper.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
35.
Issue in position paper should be debatable.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
36.
Writing has changed the world around us.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
37.
Being a good writer makes you more professional.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
38.
Academic Writing is about an argument.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
39.
An academic argument isn’t about winning but negotiating understanding.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
40.
Each piece of Academic Writing begins with inquiry.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
41.

What should you include in your conclusion paragraph? (Select all that apply)

a)

a hook

b)

textual evidence

c)

a thesis

d)

a summary of key points

e)

analysis of your main points

42.

The statement in the introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention and makes him/her want to read more is the

a)

lead

b)

hook

c)

thesis

d)

anecdote

43.

Who are the target readers of an academic essay?

a)

Parents, workers, teachers

b)

Students, out-of-school youth, government officials

c)

Teachers, students, academic community

d)

None of the above

44.

'Information on the internet is 'free'. Anyone can use it without having to reference it.'

a)

True

b)

It depends on how important the assignment is.

c)

False

d)

You only need to reference authors' work on the internet

45.

Academic language...

a)

is a set of vocabulary terms used in schools

b)

comes as second nature to native speakers, but is difficult for ELLs to acquire

c)

is the linguistic register that students are expected to use in school subjects

46.

What should you include in your body paragraphs? (Select all that apply)

a)

a hook

b)

textual evidence

c)

a thesis

d)

a summary of key points

e)

analysis of your main points

47.

Writing academic papers requires deliberate, thorough and careful thought. Therefore, what should one do to achieve a well-crafted academic essay

a)

One must depend on his/her own opinions alone.

b)

One must not consult the Internet for unsure sources.

c)

One must conduct a research on the topic at hand.

d)

One must depend highly on the Internet for easy information access.

48.

You should avoid colloquial language when writing an academic paper

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.

Factual information, figures or charts, should all be provided.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

What is 'academic writing'?

a)

A technique to write balanced, accurate and professional assignments

b)

How university professors write

c)

An old-fashioned way of writing

d)

The writing you find in textbooks