G7 Remedial Exam

What is the main purpose of an academic essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To tell a personal story

• To inform and argue using evidence

• To describe a place or character

Which of the following is NOT a part of an academic essay?

• Introduction

• Body

• Dialogue

• Conclusion

Why do academic essays use formal language?

• To impress readers

• To sound complicated

• To make the essay longer

• To clearly and objectively present ideas

What makes a text “academic”?

• It uses emojis and casual tone

• It is based on personal opinions only

• It presents information with evidence and formal structure

• It is written for fun and enjoyment

Which text below is most likely an academic text based on what you’ve learned?

• A blog post about a weekend trip

• A research paper about climate change with citations

• A social media story about a birthday party

• A comic strip explaining how to bake a cake

What would be the best way to start your introduction if you’re writing an academic essay on "The Benefits of Reading"?

• “I love reading because it’s fun!”

• “Reading is boring, but here’s why we should do it.”

• “Reading improves vocabulary, critical thinking, and academic performance.”

• “Hey guys! Let’s talk about books!”

What feature most clearly shows that a passage using technical vocabulary, evidence, and organized sections is an academic text?

• Use of emojis

• Personal storytelling

• Use of humor

• Logical structure with references

Why would a passage that uses first-person narration, lacks citations, and presents subjective opinions likely not be considered an academic text?

• Because academic texts avoid complex sentence structures

• Because academic texts are usually written as fictional stories

• Because academic texts require objectivity, evidence, and formal tone

• Because academic texts are written in short paragraphs only

What is diction in writing?

• The structure of sentences

• The choice of words an author uses

• The number of paragraphs in an essay

• The grammar rules used in a sentence

What is style in writing?

• The length of your essay

• The fonts you choose for your paper

• The way you express ideas through tone and sentence structure

• The number of words you use