English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Formality in academic writing requires precision to make a legitimate piece of writing.

• True

• False

Writing is a form of communication that is shaped by the following factors: topic, role, and audience.

• True

• False

The use of personal pronouns such as I, you, and we is acceptable in academic writing.

• True

• False

"How can these problems be solved?" is an example of a critical question.

• True

• False

Because is an example of transitional device that expresses cause and effect.

• True

• False

An abstract is a summary of a novel.

• True

• False

The conclusion is the section that summarizes the main points of the essay.

• True

• False

A summary is a condensed form of a text which is usually half of the original material.

• True

• False

To introduce a topic in an essay, the writer must be able to explain its details.

• True

• False

A research paper contains background of the study, body and recommendations.

• True

• False