Academic Writing Quiz # 4

The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used.
Choose the correct option that illustrates their use
Sentence 1: More of us die in bed than out of it.
Sentence 2: You should talk less and work more

The word is used as an adverb in sentence1 and as an adjective in sentence 2.

The word is used as a pronoun in sentence1 and as an adverb in sentence 2.

The word is used as a preposition In sentence 1 and as an adverb In sentence 2.

The word is used as an adjective in sentence 1 and as a noun in sentence 2.

The word is used as an adjective in sentence 1 and as an adverb in sentence 2.

He once met me in Cairo; I have not seen him since.
The underlined word is an example of which of the following?

irregular verb

Participle

Auxiliary

Adverbs of time

Modal

I expect that I shall get a prize.
What are the words underlined in the sentence above examples of:

An adjective phrase

A noun phrase

An adverb clause

An adjective clause

A noun clause

Choose the correct option to change the active voice in the sentence given below into passive voice.
The audience loudly cheered the mayor’s speech.

The audience had cheered the mayor’s speech.

The mayor‘s speech had been loudly cheered by the audience.

The mayor's speech was cheered loudly by the audience.

The mayor's speech was loudly cheered.

None of the above.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
stuck in the elevator for two days over the weekend. a packet of biscuits and an energy bar formed the basis of the employee's diet

Stuck

over

of biscuits

the basis

No error

Choose the correct option to change the active voice in the sentence given below into passive voice.
The Governor gave him a reward.

A reward was to be given to him by the Governor.

He had been given a reward by the Governor.

A reward had been given to him by the Governor.

He was given a reward by the Governor.

None of the above.

The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used.
Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: They are men of like build and stature.
Sentence 2: We shall not see his like again.

The word is used as an adverb in sentence1 and as a preposition in sentence 2.

The word is used as a pronoun in sentence1 and as an adverb in sentence 2.

The word is used as a conjunction in sentence1 and as an adverb In sentence 2.

The word is used as an adverb in sentence1 and as a pronoun in sentence 2.

The word is used as an adjective in sentence 1 and as a noun in sentence 2.

Choose the correct option to change the interrogative sentence given below into an assertive sentence.
Were we sent into the world only to make money?

We were sent into the world only to make money.

We were not sent into the world only to make money.

We had been sent into the world only to make money.

We are into this world only to make money.

None of the above.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
She was greatly afflicted in the loss of her only child.

Incorrect use of pronoun

incorrect use of adverb

incorrect use of interjection

Incorrect use of participle

incorrect use of preposition

Choose the error in the following sentence.
If you are positive about your role in the scenario, you would not mind going through a lie detector test in the case.

are positive

In the scenario

would not

going through

No error

The case. which has a broken umbrella. is mine.
The phrase underlined in the sentence above is an example of:

an adjective phrase.

a noun phrase.

an adverb clause

an adjective clause.

a noun clause.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
There is a dish commonly labeled as italian that actually has its origins from the middle east.

a dish

labeled

has

from the middle east

No error

Choose the error in the following sentence.
The school principal has taken the necessary steps to ensure that she is able to handle the needs of the job including joining a meditation center and spending time in social work.

has taken

Is able

including joining

in social work

No error

She conducted the ceremony in a swift manner.
The words underlined in the sentence above are examples of:

An adjective phrase

A noun phrase

An adverb phrase

An adjective clause

A noun clause

Choose the correct option to replace the underlined part of the following sentence.
The renowned scientist has designed a very superior automobile that uses water as a fuel.

has designed a very superior water-based automobile

has designed a very superior automobile which uses water as a fuel

has designed a superior automobile that uses water as a fuel

has designed the very superior automobile that uses water as a fuel

No change

Choose the error in the following sentence.
Poverty is a worldwide problem. many people around the globe are affected by it. and it deters the progress of world economy.

problem

are affected

deters

economy

No error

Choose the error in the following sentence.
Students with less problems in their family are likely to perform better than their peers.

less

their

likely

than their

No error

The dog that bites does not bark.
What are the words underlined in the sentence above examples of?

An adjective phrase

A noun phrase

An adverb clause

An adjective clause

A noun clause

They rested when the evening came.
The words underlined in the sentence above are examples of:

An adjective phrase

A noun phrase

An adverb clause

An adjective clause

A noun clause

Choose the error in the following sentence.
I have been waiting at his door for thirty minutes but there has been no response from him.

have been

for thirty

has been

from him

No error

Choose the correct version of the sentence given below from the options given thereafter.
Postures of those kind are bad for the back: the right kind of postures help you avoid back problems.

Postures of those kind are bad for the back; the right kind of postures help you in avoiding back problems.

Postures of that kind are bad for the back; the right kinds of postures help you avoid back problems.

Postures of this kind are bad for the back; the right kind of postures help you avoid back problems

Postures of those kind are bad for the back; the right kinds of postures help you avoid back problems.

No change

Which form of tense is the sentence given below?
They have been building the bridge for several months.

Past perfect continuous tense

Past perfect tense

Present perfect continuous tense

Present perfect tense

Past continuous tense

Academic papers in the social sciences use primarily which style of citation?

Footnotes

Endnotes

Parenthetical citation

None of the above

Why is it important to paraphrase, and not direct quote, throughout a research paper? Select all that apply.

It is a way for the author of the source to get credit for the main ideas they have generated about a certain topic, but without the writer of the essay taking the information from the source and quoting it directly, too frequently.

It shows the reader that you can clarify the content from another source and put it into your own words.

It shows the reader of your work that you know the content from the source(s) well enough to put it in your own words.

It is a way for the writer of the essay to not have to use as much punctuation, like dialogue and in-text citations that include the page numbers.

How do you cite in-text references for multiple references to the same manuscript using Chicago citation style?

First reference is Author Name, title, place of publication, publisher name, year and referenced pages; Subsequent references are Author’s name, title and pages referenced.

First reference is Author’s First and Last Name, title, place of publication, publisher name, year and referenced pages; Subsequent references are Author’s name, title and pages referenced.

First reference is Author’s Last Name, title, place of publication, publisher name, year and referenced pages; Subsequent references are Author’s name, title and pages referenced.

First reference is Author’s First and Last Name, title, place of publication, publisher name, year and referenced pages; Subsequent references are Author’s Last Name, title and pages referenced.

Please select the sentence that is correctly referenced.

Research, for example, (King 2016) has found that many people have been abused within their relationships.

(King, 2016) found that many people have been abused within their relationships.

King (2016), found that many people have been abused within their relationships.

Many people have been abused within their relationships (King, 2016).

Many people have been abused within their relationships. (King, 2016).

Ethical academic research and writing is:
vi. Acknowledging all your sources vii. Citing copyrighted material viii. Paraphrasing someone else’s idea and acknowledging the source ix. Writing everything in your own words

vi, viii, ix

i, iii, iv

i, ii, iv

vi, ix

vi

When directly quoting, what must the writer include? Select all that apply.

author's last name

page number

year the work was published

author's first name

What is a DOI?

Digital object insertion.

Digital object identifier.

Domain objective identifier.

Domain objective intensifier.

Please select the correctly quoted sentence.

“People have become far more materialistic than they were in the 1970s.” (Peters, 2016).

According to Peters (2016), p. 100: “People have become far more materialistic than they were in the 1970s.”

Peters (2016) stated, “People have become far more materialistic than they were in the 1970s” (p. 100).

Peters argues “People have become far more materialistic than they were in the 1970s.” (2016, p. 100).

Quiz:	Academic Writing Quiz # 4
Subject:	Basic Academic Writing
Total Questions:	234 MCQs
Time:	234 Minutes

Academic Writing Quiz # 4

The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use Sentence 1: More of us die in bed than out of it.Sentence 2: You should talk less and work more

He once met me in Cairo; I have not seen him since. The underlined word is an example of which of the following?

I expect that I shall get a prize. What are the words underlined in the sentence above examples of:

Choose the correct option to change the active voice in the sentence given below into passive voice. The audience loudly cheered the mayor’s speech.

Choose the error in the following sentence. stuck in the elevator for two days over the weekend. a packet of biscuits and an energy bar formed the basis of the employee's diet

Choose the correct option to change the active voice in the sentence given below into passive voice. The Governor gave him a reward.

The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use. Sentence 1: They are men of like build and stature. Sentence 2: We shall not see his like again.

Choose the correct option to change the interrogative sentence given below into an assertive sentence. Were we sent into the world only to make money?

Choose the error in the following sentence. She was greatly afflicted in the loss of her only child.

Choose the error in the following sentence. If you are positive about your role in the scenario, you would not mind going through a lie detector test in the case.

The case. which has a broken umbrella. is mine. The phrase underlined in the sentence above is an example of:

Choose the error in the following sentence.There is a dish commonly labeled as italian that actually has its origins from the middle east.

Choose the error in the following sentence. The school principal has taken the necessary steps to ensure that she is able to handle the needs of the job including joining a meditation center and spending time in social work.

She conducted the ceremony in a swift manner. The words underlined in the sentence above are examples of:

Choose the correct option to replace the underlined part of the following sentence. The renowned scientist has designed a very superior automobile that uses water as a fuel.

Choose the error in the following sentence. Poverty is a worldwide problem. many people around the globe are affected by it. and it deters the progress of world economy.

Choose the error in the following sentence. Students with less problems in their family are likely to perform better than their peers.

The dog that bites does not bark. What are the words underlined in the sentence above examples of?

They rested when the evening came. The words underlined in the sentence above are examples of:

Choose the error in the following sentence. I have been waiting at his door for thirty minutes but there has been no response from him.

Choose the correct version of the sentence given below from the options given thereafter. Postures of those kind are bad for the back: the right kind of postures help you avoid back problems.

Which form of tense is the sentence given below? They have been building the bridge for several months.

Academic papers in the social sciences use primarily which style of citation?

Why is it important to paraphrase, and not direct quote, throughout a research paper? Select all that apply.

How do you cite in-text references for multiple references to the same manuscript using Chicago citation style?

Please select the sentence that is correctly referenced.

Ethical academic research and writing is: vi. Acknowledging all your sources vii. Citing copyrighted material viii. Paraphrasing someone else’s idea and acknowledging the source ix. Writing everything in your own words

When directly quoting, what must the writer include? Select all that apply.

What is a DOI?

Please select the correctly quoted sentence.

The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used.
Choose the correct option that illustrates their use
Sentence 1: More of us die in bed than out of it.
Sentence 2: You should talk less and work more

He once met me in Cairo; I have not seen him since.
The underlined word is an example of which of the following?

I expect that I shall get a prize.
What are the words underlined in the sentence above examples of:

Choose the correct option to change the active voice in the sentence given below into passive voice.
The audience loudly cheered the mayor’s speech.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
stuck in the elevator for two days over the weekend. a packet of biscuits and an energy bar formed the basis of the employee's diet

Choose the correct option to change the active voice in the sentence given below into passive voice.
The Governor gave him a reward.

The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used.
Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: They are men of like build and stature.
Sentence 2: We shall not see his like again.

Choose the correct option to change the interrogative sentence given below into an assertive sentence.
Were we sent into the world only to make money?

Choose the error in the following sentence.
She was greatly afflicted in the loss of her only child.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
If you are positive about your role in the scenario, you would not mind going through a lie detector test in the case.

The case. which has a broken umbrella. is mine.
The phrase underlined in the sentence above is an example of:

Choose the error in the following sentence.
There is a dish commonly labeled as italian that actually has its origins from the middle east.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
The school principal has taken the necessary steps to ensure that she is able to handle the needs of the job including joining a meditation center and spending time in social work.

She conducted the ceremony in a swift manner.
The words underlined in the sentence above are examples of:

Choose the correct option to replace the underlined part of the following sentence.
The renowned scientist has designed a very superior automobile that uses water as a fuel.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
Poverty is a worldwide problem. many people around the globe are affected by it. and it deters the progress of world economy.

Choose the error in the following sentence.
Students with less problems in their family are likely to perform better than their peers.

The dog that bites does not bark.
What are the words underlined in the sentence above examples of?

They rested when the evening came.
The words underlined in the sentence above are examples of:

Choose the error in the following sentence.
I have been waiting at his door for thirty minutes but there has been no response from him.

Choose the correct version of the sentence given below from the options given thereafter.
Postures of those kind are bad for the back: the right kind of postures help you avoid back problems.

Which form of tense is the sentence given below?
They have been building the bridge for several months.

Ethical academic research and writing is:
vi. Acknowledging all your sources vii. Citing copyrighted material viii. Paraphrasing someone else’s idea and acknowledging the source ix. Writing everything in your own words