EAPP Prelim Review

What is a key characteristic of an academic text?

• Use of slang

• Casual tone and language

• Structured format

• Personal opinions

Which type of academic writing focuses on providing facts or information?

• Critical

• Analytical

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

What is the purpose of skimming a text?

• To grasp the general idea quickly

• To locate specific information

• To summarize the content

• To engage actively with the text

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• To summarize the entire text

• To present the main argument

• To provide background information

• To list references

What does 'paraphrasing' involve?

• Copying the text verbatim

• Restating ideas in your own words

• Analyzing the text

• Summarizing the text

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A commentary

• An interview

• A textbook

• A research article

What is the purpose of using context clues?

• To understand unfamiliar words

• To summarize the text

• To identify the main idea

• To analyze the author's argument

What is a common feature of persuasive writing?

• It presents only facts

• It is purely descriptive

• It includes the author's point of view

• It avoids citing sources

What should you do before hitting 'reply all' in an email?

• Consider if everyone needs to see your response

• Always reply to everyone

• Ignore the email

• Send a separate email

What is the correct format for an in-text citation?

• Author: Year

• Year, Author

• Author, Year

• Author Year