Grade 11 & 12 Diagnostic Test – EAPP

What is the primary purpose of academic writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To express personal feelings

• To inform, explain, or argue based on evidence

• To describe memories vividly

Which of the following is a feature of academic language?

• Informal tone and contractions

• Use of emojis and slang

• Formal and objective tone

• Use of personal anecdotes

Which statement best defines a thesis statement?

• A brief overview of the topic

• The final conclusion of a paper

• A sentence that presents the main argument or idea

• A sentence that asks the reader a question

What is plagiarism?

• Citing sources in APA format

• Paraphrasing a sentence correctly

• Using someone else’s ideas without proper credit

• Editing your own ideas for clarity

Which of the following is a proper APA in-text citation for a source by Cruz (2021)?

• (Cruz, 2021)

• (Cruz 2021)

• [Cruz, 2021]

• Cruz: 2021

What type of academic text aims to convince readers of a certain viewpoint?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Descriptive

• Argumentative

What should be included in the abstract of a research paper?

• Personal opinions about the topic

• A detailed review of each chapter

• A brief summary of the entire study

• A list of references

Which phrase best describes coherence in writing?

• The repetition of ideas

• The logical connection and flow of ideas

• The use of metaphors and similes

• The colorful vocabulary used

In academic writing, what is the purpose of hedging?

• To strengthen arguments aggressively

• To avoid responsibility

• To present claims cautiously or with limitation

• To exaggerate one’s point

Which among the following sentences demonstrates hedging?

• This clearly proves that the theory is wrong.

• It might be possible that these results suggest a pattern.

• These findings are 100% accurate.

• Everyone agrees with this argument.