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WorksheetsQuiz on Mechanics of Report Writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main difference between active and passive sentences?
Active sentences emphasize the subject doing the action.
Passive sentences always use the present tense.
Active sentences are always longer than passive sentences.
Passive sentences cannot include the doer of the action.
Which of the following is an example of a passive sentence?
Tom cleans the house.
The house is cleaned by Tom.
The customer was helped by the salesman.
Sarah is writing the letter.
What is a characteristic of a good report?
It should be subjective.
It should be vague.
It should include personal opinions.
It should be accurate and precise.
What does proofreading involve?
Creating the first draft.
Revising the entire document.
Identifying spelling and grammar errors.
Checking for content clarity.
Which tense is used in the active voice example: 'The car was repaired by Sam'?
Past Perfect Continuous
Future Perfect
Present Continuous
Simple Past
What is the purpose of editing a report?
To change the report's format.
To check for spelling mistakes.
To proofread the final draft.
To add more content.
Which of the following is NOT a tip for proofreading?
Print off the text.
Make assumptions about the text.
Focus on one line at a time.
Read slowly and deliberately.
What is the correct way to cite a source in APA format for a book with one author?
Author, A. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.
Title of book. (Year). Publisher.
Author, A. Title of book. Year. Publisher.
Year. Author, A. Title of book. Publisher.
What is the main focus of paraphrasing?
To summarize the entire document.
To provide a direct quote.
To express ideas in your own words.
To copy the original text.
Which of the following is an example of quoting?
According to Smith (2020), 'Learning is a continuous process.'
Smith (2020) states that learning is important.
Learning is important according to Smith.
Learning is a continuous process.
What is the purpose of references in a report?
To summarize the report.
To list sources used in the research.
To provide personal opinions.
To add more content.
Which of the following is a characteristic of passive voice?
The subject performs the action.
It cannot be used in formal writing.
The action is performed on the subject.
It is always in the past tense.
What should be avoided in report writing?
Complicated language.
Specific and precise language.
Clear and logical ideas.
Standardized abbreviations.
In the sentence 'The work will be finished by 5:00 p.m.', what is the voice used?
Present tense
Future tense
Passive voice
Active voice
What is the effect of using passive voice in writing?
It is preferred in all types of writing.
It can obscure the doer of the action.
It makes the writing more engaging.
It always shortens the sentence.
Which of the following sentences is in active voice?
The children completed the homework.
The homework was completed by the children.
The student reads the book.
The book was read by the student.
What is a common mistake to avoid when writing a report?
Organizing the content logically.
Using jargon without explanation.
Including too many visuals.
Providing a clear conclusion.
What is the significance of using citations in academic writing?
To confuse the reader.
To express personal views.
To make the text longer.
To avoid plagiarism.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates passive voice?
The toddler broke his toy car
The cat was chased by the dog.
The teacher explains the lesson.
He painted beautiful sunset on the canvas.
What is the primary goal of a conclusion in a report?
To summarize the main points.
To provide detailed analysis.
To introduce new ideas.
To list references.
