18 Questions
What is the primary focus of the drafting stage in the writing process?
Developing the thesis statement and supporting details
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in a composition?
To guide, control, and unify ideas in a paper
What is the primary goal of revising a paper?
To apply changes based on feedback
What is the purpose of outlining in the writing process?
To organize ideas and structure the paper
What is the primary focus of editing in the writing process?
To focus on grammar and language use
What type of feedback focuses on all aspects of writing?
Comprehensive feedback
Which feature of written academic language is characterized by avoiding personal opinions and biases?
Objective
What should be avoided in academic writing to ensure consistency in point of view?
Inconsistent pronoun point of view
How should numbers be written in academic writing?
Numbers from zero to ten should be spelled out, and those above ten should be written in figures
When citing sources in academic writing, what is essential to ensure?
Providing proper citations
What is the purpose of using transitional words and phrases in academic writing?
To connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs
Why is it important to use standard English in academic writing?
To ensure clarity and precision
Which of the following techniques is used to emphasize similar ideas in a sentence?
Parallelism
What is the purpose of Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement in writing?
To make writing clear, less repetitive, and easier to understand
Which of the following sentences is an example of Formal Language?
Her paper made a major contribution to the field.
What is the advantage of using single-word verbs instead of two-word verbs in writing?
It makes the writing more formal
Which of the following sentences is an example of Informal Language?
The settlers got ill after drinking polluted water.
What is the purpose of avoiding colloquialisms and idioms in formal writing?
To make the writing more formal and suitable for academic or professional contexts
This quiz is about understanding the difference between active and passive voice in English grammar, including identifying the subject and object in sentences.
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