Quiz #1 in EAPP

What is the primary purpose of academic texts?

• To tell a story

• To express personal opinions

• To provide information

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is NOT considered an academic text?

• Thesis

• Essay

• Research Paper

• Novel

What are the three basic parts of an academic text structure?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Title, abstract, references

• Introduction, discussion, conclusion

• Body, analysis, summary

What tone should be used in academic writing?

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Emotional and personal

• Formal and objective

• Casual and conversational

Which of the following is a characteristic of academic language?

• Colloquial

• Impersonal

• Slang

• Conversational

What is the importance of citation in academic texts?

• To make the text longer

• To acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism

• To add personal opinions

• To confuse the reader

What does the term 'thesis-driven' refer to in academic writing?

• A casual approach to writing

• A summary of the text

• A specific perspective on a research problem

• A focus on personal experiences

Which of the following is a purpose of reading academic texts?

• To locate a main idea

• To enjoy the narrative

• To critique the author

• To memorize the text

What is meant by 'complexity' in academic texts?

• Simple language

• Casual tone

• Basic ideas

• Higher-order thinking skills

What is the role of evidence-based arguments in academic writing?

• To summarize the text

• To express personal beliefs

• To entertain the reader

• To support opinions with facts