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Academic Writing Styles & Conventions

Quiz by Jeevita Govindaraj

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  • Q1
    What kind of vocabulary should you avoid using in academic writing?

    Jargons

    Idiomatic or colloquial vocabulary
    Technical vocabulary
    Formal and academic vocabulary
    20s
  • Q2
    Why is it important to use passive voice correctly in academic writing?
    To add personal touch
    To make writing more engaging
    To emphasize the subject
    To maintain objectivity and authoritativeness
    20s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of using evidence in academic writing?
    To criticize others' work
    To confuse the reader
    To support ideas and arguments
    To introduce new topics
    20s
  • Q4
    Why should you use citations and referencing in academic writing?
    To show off your knowledge
    To make the writing longer
    To acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism
    To add extra words to the text
    20s
  • Q5
    Why should you avoid using phrasal verbs in academic writing?
    To maintain a formal and professional tone
    To simplify the writing
    To add variety to the language
    To make the writing more engaging
    20s
  • Q6
    What kind of language should you avoid in academic writing to maintain objectivity and credibility?
    Neutral language
    Formal language
    Descriptive language
    Subjective adverbs and emotive language
    20s
  • Q7
    What should you use instead of phrases like 'a few people' or 'a lot of'?
    Precise figures and facts
    Generalizations
    Approximate numbers
    Subjective adverbs
    20s

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