WorksheetsQuiz on Academic and Professional Texts
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is an academic text?
A fictional story
Any written output required by teachers as a graded academic requirement
A text written for entertainment purposes
A personal diary entry
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic texts?
Diverse topics
Use of formal language
Written in first person
Reviewed by other scholars
What is a professional text?
A casual blog post
A text written by students only
Any written text that is academic in nature
A fictional novel
Which of the following is a common purpose of academic writing?
To write personal opinions
To inform or instruct
To entertain
To create fictional stories
What format do shorter academic texts typically follow?
Chronological order
Cause - Effect
Introduction - Body - Conclusion
Problem - Solution
Which of the following is an example of an academic text by genre?
Concept Paper
Travel Guide
Novel
Comic Book
What text structure is used to present a causal relationship?
Narration
Comparison and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Classification
Which graphic organizer is best suited for narrative texts?
Venn Diagram
Story Map
Pie Chart
Flow Chart
What is the main idea of a narration text?
A series of events that begins and ends
A definition of terms
A comparison of two subjects
A classification of ideas
Which of the following is NOT a type of academic text by purpose?
To critique
To argue
To gossip
To entertain
