Term: Midterm 2ND Course Code:

University of Makati sem. Applied Subject

AY 2018-2019
ENGLISH FOR ACDEMIC AND
HSU PROFESSIONAL
Language Department PURPOSES

I. Tell whether the following statements is true or false. Write T for True, and write F for false.

1. __________ Thesis statement tells the purpose and objective of the paper.
2. __________ Citation from credible source must be included in writing various academic text.
3. __________ Topic sentence discusses a topic which is related to the thesis statement.
4. __________ You are summarizing when you write incoherent and irrelevant ideas.
5. __________ Writing a critique is similar when writing a summary.
6. __________ Paraphrasing is to express ideas in an alternative way for the purpose of clarification.
7. __________ Sentence outline provides a quick overview of topics to be included in an essay.
8. __________ A good abstract provides a summary of the report without additional information.
9. __________ Thesis statement of the text should be in question form.
10. __________ The main idea is always located in the first part of a paragraph

II. Decide whether the following statements refer to outlining, summary, paraphrase or direct quoting.

11. _________ It restates all the ideas in original text for clarification.
12. _________ It is shorter than the original text.
13. _________ It is copying the source word-for-word.
14. _________ It is usually short part of the original source where it highlights the author's expertise.
15. _________ It may be similar in length to the original text.

III. Identify the forms of citation used for the following passage.

Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. Many a man believes himself to be the master of others who is
no less than they, a slave. How did this change take place? I do not know. What can make it legitimate? To this
question I hope to be able to furnish an answer. (Rousseau 57)

16. In an essay examining the relationship of humanity and society, Rousseau asserts that “man is born free, and
everywhere he is in chains” (Rousseau 57).
a. Paraphrase C. Quotation
b. Summary D. Reporting

17. Rousseau suggests that, although they come into the world uninhibited, human beings find themselves universally
oppressed. (Rousseau 57)
a. Paraphrase C. Quotation
b. Summary D. Reporting

18. In his essay, “The Origin of Civil Society,” Rousseau questions his observations of humanity, which indicate that a
person’s free nature and his or her actual social status are in conflict.
a. Paraphrase C. Quotation
b. Summary D. Reporting

19. When you use the work of another writer, you must provide documentation in all of the following cases EXCEPT
when
a. You replicate the exact words of the author, within quotation marks
b. You use the exact ideas of the writer but change the wording
c. You write your thoughts or reflections after reading the author’s text
d. You use the writer’s organizational plan or examples

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IV. Read the following questions and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

20. This is basically anything that can be used in a school or classroom. It can include school books, newspapers,
articles, textbooks and anything that has been written by someone with experience in the field.

a. Reaction paper C. literature

b. Academic text D. studies

21. An academic text, besides building knowledge, contains__________________, often supported by a research of
any kind or an analysis which brings about a reflection or hypothesis in any particular academic field, and which
then can be turned into a reliable source.

a. Specific information C. specific knowledge

b. Experience D. structure

22. An academic text has the following features, except one. What is it?

a. Text structure C. purpose

b. Perspective D. reaction

23. Academic texts are structured in different ______________.

a. Purpose C. aim
b. Goal D. subject

24. This type of text structure features a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental picture

a. Cause and effect C. Process/procedure

b. Description D. sequence pattern

25. This structure presents the causal relationship between a specific event, idea, or concept and the events, ideas,
or concept that follow.

a. Cause and effect C. Process/procedure

b. Comparison and contrast D. sequence pattern

26. This type of structure sets up a problem or problems, explains the solution, and then discusses the effects of the
solution.

a. Cause and effect C. problem and solution

b. Comparison and contrast D. sequence pattern

27. This text structure gives readers a chronological of events or a list of steps in a procedure.

a. Cause and effect C. problem and solution

b. Comparison and contrast D. sequence pattern

28. It is the framework around which you construct in academic writing.

a. Structure C. style
b. Content D. language

29. It refers to the subject, idea, or topic you are going to discuss or focused on in academic writing.

a. Structure C. style
b. Content D. language

30. It refers to the approaches on how you are going to organize academic writing.

a. Structure C. style
b. Content D. language
31. It can be Filipino, English or mother tongue specifics that you can employ in academic writing which will depend
on the readers.

a. Structure C. style
b. Content D. language

32. It is a type of writing that is based on analysis. It is the process of breaking down ideas to increase the reader’s
understanding.

a. Writing a Review C. writing a diary entry

b. Academic writing D. writing a reaction paper

33. The following are the different purposes in writing an academic text, except one. What is it?

a. To provide a solution to a problem

b. To persuade reader to accept a point of view
c. To report a fact that has been taken from reliable source
d. To show one’s skill in writing

34. Which of the following statements implies the importance of academic writing?

a. Academic writing aims to communicate

b. Academic writing aims to influence other’s thought
c. Academic writing develops skills in evaluating, analyzing, criticizing, comparing and synthesizing
d. All of the above

35. ________________ will improve communication skills and this will benefit college students after graduation in
their field of expertise or chosen profession.

a. Writing a Review C. writing a diary entry

b. Academic writing D. writing a reaction paper

36. It is a technique of reducing the length of a text but retaining the main points.

a. Outlining C. Summarizing
b. Paraphrasing D. Citing sources

37. It is a technique of rewriting a text so that the language is substantially different while the content stays the same.

a. Outlining C. Summarizing
b. Paraphrasing D. Citing sources

38. It presents a picture of the main idea and the supporting ideas of any subject.

a. Outlining C. Summarizing
b. Paraphrasing D. Citing sources

39. What are the elements of effective paraphrasing?

a. Has a different structure to organize?

b. Has many different vocabularies
c. Retains the same meaning
d. All of the above

40. It is an intellectual crime that is mostly committed by writers.

a. Intellectual property theft C. plagiarism

b. Counterfeit D. fraud
41. How is plagiarism committed?

a. By taking ideas or words from a source and acknowledging the source of information
b. By taking ideas or words of others without acknowledging its source
c. By summarizing, paraphrasing and outlining
d. By citing the source of information

42. Which of the following is not a reason to avoid plagiarism?

a. Copying the work of others will nog help you develop your own understanding
b. Plagiarism may lead to failing a course.
c. Plagiarism is not an intellectual crime.
d. Plagiarism is easily detected by teachers and computer software.

43. Evaluate the given sentences, which one is most acceptable in academic writing?

A. You need to back up your argument with data.

B. The kids who were interviewed were also asked to answer the test.
C. The newly-installed system enabled the offices to dismiss their outdated files.
D. Participants of the study identified taking care of the children, looking after their clothes and other stuff as their
common chores.

44. Below are the characteristics of an academic text except one, which is NOT?

A. Academic text is an educational text.

B. Academic text is basically anything that is used in schools or classrooms.
C. Academic texts use jargons or specialized language of the field.
D. Academic text is opinionated, backed up with information that is not valid and reliable, and usually cites further
references.

45. Read and analyze the sentences. Which among the sentences shows formality in writing?

A. This paper will determine the factors affecting writing.

B. It’s going to be ages before you realized your mistakes.
C. You shouldn’t always believe what you read in magazine.
D. Our plans to continue our studies fell through when the professor disapproved our research proposal.

46. Read and analyze the sentences. Which among the sentences shows formality in writing?

A. It’s a bit scary to walk alone at night.

B. My paper will determine the problems encountered by ESL teachers in teaching reading.
C. Studies carried out by linguist show that words and expressions are chosen to suit the academic writing.
D. Cabinet ministers discussed yesterday the proposed amendments on the laws on workers’ compensation.

47. Read and analyze the sentences. Which among the sentences shows formality in writing?

A. I will do it through surveys and interviews.

B. Your paper talks about the reasons behind school attrition.
C. This study will determine the factors affecting reading and writing.
D. I’ve studied a range of books to identify the reading and writing problems.

48. Which of the following sentences does NOT show objectivity in writing?
A. I badly need to conduct a research.
B. The investigator did not expect the results.
C. The researchers need to conduct the experiment.
D. This study aims to measure the communicative competence of Bilingual learners.
 49. It is the central idea or the argument of planning essays and presentations, what is this?

A. Outlining C. Topic sentence

B. Paraphrasing D. Thesis statement

50. Which of the following statements BEST describes Academic Texts?

A. Academic texts are research-based and creative/imaginative.

B. Academic texts are factual and use the first-person point of view.
C. Academic texts refer to writings that are formal and intended for a lay audience.
D. Academic texts use opinions of educated scholars rather than that of the author’s.

BONUS!

V. Write FACT if the sentence states a fact and OPINION if the sentence states an opinion. Write the answer on
the blank provided.

51. Exercise is the only sure way to lose weight ___________________

52. Alexander the Great is one of the military leaders in world history. ___________________
53. Babies generally start to talk between 18 and 24 months of age. ___________________
54. Italian is an easier language to learn than Spanish. ___________________
55. English is the best subject in the world. ___________________