Academic Writing MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

The primary difference between an abstract and a thesis statement is:

length: the thesis statement is always longer than the abstract

length: the abstract is always longer than the thesis statement

scope: the first summarizes the entire work, while the second clearly states the work's main purpose

scope: the second summarizes the entire work, while the first clearly states the work's main purpose

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: scope: the first summarizes the entire work, while the second clearly states the work's main purpose

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When do you set-off a quotation as an indented block of text in academic writing?

Every publisher has a different policy.

If the quotation can't be made part of your own sentences.

If the quotation is longer than one sentence.

If the quotation would take up more than three lines.

If the quotation would take up more than two lines.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: If the quotation would take up more than three lines.

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The correct APA reference format in Academic Writing out of the following

Friedman, H. S. (Ed.). (1990). Personality and disease. New York.

H.S. Friedman (Ed.). Personality and disease. New York: Wiley.

Friedman, H.S. (Ed.). Personality and disease. New York: Wiley.

Friedman, H. S. (Ed.). (1990). Personality and disease. New York: Wiley.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Friedman, H. S. (Ed.). (1990). Personality and disease. New York: Wiley.

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Which display incorrect punctuation or orthography?

“The universe is shaped like a taco”, claims Dr. Penrose.

According to the study, two out of three University students apply for Financial Aid.

Twentieth century social media consisted mainly of writing on the wall.

The word, “dream,” originally referred to festivity.

All of the above

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: All of the above

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Vocabulary should be selected in academic writing primarily for its:

colloquiality

opacity

clarity

formality

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: clarity

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Which could be considered "academic" writing?

An essay about the history of the word “bullshit.”

An essay about why Jane Austen the best English novelist.

A review of the evidence for and against the reality of astral-projection.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A review of the evidence for and against the reality of astral-projection.

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What is an abstract?

a "hook" to capture the reader's attention

a condensed summary of the entire work

a restatement of the most important evidence

a preface or introduction

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: a condensed summary of the entire work

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What is included in an MLA-style in-text citation?

title and publisher

author and page number

title and author

author and publication date

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: author and page number

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Choose the best thesis statement:

Mozart's work contains many masonic symbols.

The masonic symbols within Mozart's works reveal a subtler, politically-minded artist than was originally thought.

Mozart was a great composer.

The masonic symbols in Mozart's work are significant in understanding his beliefs.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The masonic symbols within Mozart's works reveal a subtler, politically-minded artist than was originally thought.

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If a novelist were to attempt a piece of academic writing, what changes in language and tone would she be advised to make?

Use a more personal, less objective voice

Place less emphasis on a clear, linear line of development from one section to the next

Use a less personal, more objective voice

Use fancier words.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Use a less personal, more objective voice

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