EAPP First Long Quiz

When considering an "academic text," which characteristics are most important?

• Rigorous research and evidence-based content.

• Formal language and structure.

• Contribution to existing knowledge in a specific field.

• Use of citations and references to support claims.

True or False: An academic text must always adhere to a formal and structured writing style.

• True

• False

In a professional setting, which aspect of communication do you believe carries more weight:

• Verbal communication skills, such as articulation and vocabulary.

• Non-verbal communication, including eye contact, posture, and gestures.

• Both are equally important for effective communication.

How can I improve my writing skills?

• Expand my Vocabulary

• Master English Spelling

• Read Regularly

• Improve my Grammar

The term, "VERY OFTEN" may be improved using a more appropriate academic word which is:

• frequently

• seriously

• rarely

• stubbornly

When do you use formal language?

• In an academic essay.

• When you write a text message.

• When you talk to a friend.

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

• One must depend on his/her own opinions alone.

• One must not consult the Internet for unsure sources.

• One must conduct a research on the topic at hand.

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

EAPP stands for...

• English for Aligned Profession and Purposes

• English for Academic and Profession Purposes

• Earth for Academic and Personal Politics

• English for Academic and Professional Purposes

As long as you know your tutor, you don't need to use a formal style of writing. It's good to be friendly!

• Some tutors like you to be formal but some don't mind as long as you do the work.

• You only need to be formal in exams, not regular coursework.

• It's good to be friendly but always use formal English when you write assignments.

• Formal English is too old-fashioned these days

Choose three words to describe academic writing:

• Talented, stylish, inspiring

• Decisive, divisive, derisive

• Precise, clear, objective

• Subjective, obscure, vague