REVIEW FOR EAPP

1. Jared’s class is reviewing the features of academic writing. His teacher asks him to give the meaning of the word “precise” in academic language. Which answer shows he remembered it correctly?

• 1. “Precise means writing in a very casual and friendly tone for friends.”

• 1. “Precise means using clear and exact words to show meaning accurately.”

• 1. “Precise means adding many colorful words to make the text interesting.”

• 1. “Precise means writing in short, simple words with no extra meaning.”

1. Ana is comparing social language and academic language. She notices that one uses slang like “cool” and “awesome,” and the other uses precise vocabulary. Which type uses precise vocabulary? 

• 1. Social language

• 1. Body language

• Academic language

• Informal speech

1. Joshua listens to his teacher’s explanation of the “Somebody Wanted But So Then” method. He understands that this strategy is MOST appropriate for which type of text?

• 1. A descriptive list of scientific terms with precise definitions

• 1. A short story with characters, a conflict, and a clear resolution

• 1. A detailed technical report on manufacturing procedures

• 1. A persuasive essay arguing for school policy changes

1. In her science report, Marian wrote: “According to Dr. Santos (2024), cells function best in stable environments.” What academic feature does this demonstrate? 

• 1. Evidence-based writing

• 1. Informal opinion

• 1. Creative storytelling for effect

• 1. Use of social language

1. While studying, Jun reads a passage where the author’s main point is never directly stated but can be inferred from repeated ideas about health risks. Which type of thesis statement is this?

• 1. Explicit thesis clearly stated in one complete sentence

• 1. Title statement introducing the topic without any claim

• 1. Factual statement without a clear argumentative stance

• 1. Implicit thesis implied through key themes and patterns

1. Miguel is reviewing the 5W’s and 1H strategy for summarizing. Which of the following is NOT one of the six key questions? 

• 1. Who is the story about in the text being summarized

• 1. Which page of the story contains the longest dialogue

• 1. When is the setting or time period of the event

• 1. What is the main action or event that takes place

What is the main advantage of creating an outline before writing?

• • It eliminates the need for editing later

• • It ensures ideas are organized and clear

• • It makes the essay automatically longer

• It replaces the final draft completely

Why is outlining considered an important step in academic writing?

• It replaces the need for research

• • It makes writing less formal

• • It helps in logical arrangement of ideas

• • It removes the need for a conclusion

1. During a writing workshop, Leo evaluates his classmate’s thesis: “The school library should extend its operating hours because many students rely on it for research after classes.” Which evaluation BEST fits this thesis? 

• 1. It is effective because it clearly provides rationale, and is arguable

• 1. It is ineffective because it focuses too much on the needs of students

• 1. It is effective because it is a factual statement that everyone agrees with

• 1. It is ineffective because it appears at the end of the introduction

Which critical approach focuses on the influence of society and class?

• Marxist

• Formalist

• Reader-response

• Feminist