Reading and Academic Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of previewing a text?

• To quickly scan for specific information

• To analyze the text in detail

• To read the text word for word

• To get an overview of the content

Which type of academic writing presents an argument or idea?

• Annotated Bibliographies

• Essays

• Research Articles

• Technical Reports

What does evidence-based writing rely on?

• Credible sources

• Colloquial language

• Emotional appeals

• Personal opinions

Which text structure focuses on describing a specific topic?

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Order and Sequence

What is a characteristic of formal academic writing?

• Use of contractions

• Personal anecdotes

• Informal language

• Clear structure

What type of academic writing includes a summary of original research?

• Chapters

• Essays

• Theses/Dissertations

• Literary Analysis

Which reading strategy involves rapidly reading to grasp main ideas?

• Skimming

• Previewing

• Detailed Reading

• Scanning

What does the term 'context clues' refer to?

• Hints within the text to understand unfamiliar words

• Summaries of research sources

• The main thesis of a text

• The chronological order of events

Which of the following is NOT a type of text structure?

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological

• Narrative

What is the main focus of a technical report?

• Summarizing research findings

• Analyzing literary works

• Explaining progress or results

• Presenting an argument