EAPP Reviewer

Which thesis statement is more effective?

• Social media is used worldwide.

• Social media negatively affects students’ focus and performance.

• Many people like social media.

• Social media is interesting.

Which outline is properly arranged?

• Main topic → details → subtopics

• Roman numerals → letters → numbers

• Numbers → letters → Roman numerals

• Random listing

Which literary approach studies how history influences a text?

• Marxist

• Historicism

• Feminism

• Formalism

Which of the following is an example of hedging in academic writing?

• “This proves that…”

• “It is possible that…”

• “Surely, everyone agrees that…”

• “I think this is right.”

A reaction paper should contain:

• Summary only

• Summary + analysis + evaluation

• Only personal feelings

• Only direct quotes

If a student writes: “I believe the author failed to support the claim because…” — this is an example of:

• Formalism

• Objective assessment

• Summary

• Social language

Which type of academic text structure is used when comparing two theories?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem-Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Narrative

What makes a thesis statement debatable?

• It is a universal fact.

• It states a controversial idea needing support.

• It gives background information.

• It only summarizes.

Which is the best critique using the feminist approach?

• “The novel uses vivid imagery.”

• “The text reflects gender inequality through the portrayal of women as weak.”

• “The author uses historical events as backdrop.”

• “The reader feels sympathy for the character.”

Which best demonstrates the difference between social and academic language?

• “Cool story, bro.” vs. “This narrative is significant.”

• “Yummy food.” vs. “Delicious meal.”

• “I like it.” vs. “It’s okay.”

• “Hi.” vs. “Hello.”