Academic Writing Quiz

Which of the following is the most appropriate topic sentence for a paragraph?

• Dogs are the best pets.

• Many people own dogs.

• Dogs are loyal animals and provide great companionship.

• Dogs bark a lot.

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an academic essay?

• To summarize the main points.

• To state the author’s opinion.

• To outline the essay’s structure.

• To present the main argument or claim.

Which of the following sentences is an example of formal academic writing?

• I can’t believe how cool that theory is!

• The results were pretty good overall.

• The study's findings were significant and groundbreaking.

• It’s obvious that more research is needed.

Which transition word would best connect two contrasting ideas in a paragraph?

• Additionally

• However

• Similarly

• Therefore

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?

• It covers multiple unrelated topics.

• It has a clear and focused topic sentence.

• It ends with a question.

• It contains informal language.

Which of the following sentences uses passive voice?

• The committee will review the proposal.

• The researcher conducted the experiment.

• The results were analyzed by the team.

• The students wrote the essay.

What is the purpose of an abstract in a research paper?

• To provide background information.

• To summarize the entire paper.

• To introduce the main topic.

• To list the references used.

In academic writing, which of the following should be avoided?

• Using clear and concise language

• Including credible sources

• Expressing personal opinions without evidence

• Following a structured outline

Which sentence is an example of paraphrasing?

• The author states, "The sky is blue due to the scattering of sunlight."

• According to the author, the sky appears blue because sunlight is scattered.

• The sky is blue, and this is a widely accepted fact.

• The sky is blue because of a phenomenon described by the author.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the writing process?

• Drafting

• Revising

• Plagiarizing

• Editing