Quiz on Academic Writing Skills

What is one of the most crucial skills a student can develop in academic writing?

• Memorizing facts

• Addressing a prompt effectively

• Writing lengthy essays

• Using complex vocabulary

Why is addressing a prompt effectively important?

• It makes the essay longer

• It ensures the response is relevant and comprehensive

• It allows for more creativity

• It reduces the need for research

What is the first step in addressing a prompt according to Ms. Johnson?

• Writing a draft

• Brainstorming ideas

• Carefully reading the prompt

• Conducting research

What should students look for when reading a prompt?

• Length of the essay

• Keywords and phrases

• Number of paragraphs

• Examples and anecdotes

Which action verbs are often included in prompts?

• Run, jump, skip

• Analyze, compare, describe

• Eat, sleep, repeat

• Write, read, listen

What does Mr. Lee suggest using to organize ideas?

• Flashcards

• Graphic organizers or mind maps

• Sticky notes

• Highlighters

How do graphic organizers help students?

• They make the essay longer

• They help visually arrange thoughts

• They reduce the need for research

• They provide answers to prompts

What is a benefit of using graphic organizers according to Mr. Lee?

• They make writing more fun

• They help identify gaps in knowledge

• They reduce writing time

• They increase word count

What strategy does Sarah use to maintain focus in her writing?

• Writing without breaks

• Referring back to the prompt after each paragraph

• Using a thesaurus

• Reading aloud

Why is it important to refer back to the prompt according to Sarah?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the response remains relevant

• To add more examples

• To reduce editing time