English for Acad

(Practice Test)

Test I.

1. How long should an introduction be?

A. Every introduction should be at least five sentences B. The length of the introduction varies with the purpose of
the essay.

C. A good introduction only needs to be one sentences. D. All of the above

2. What should a good conclusion be?

A. reiterates the main points made in the paper. B. states the significance of research findings. C. calls to action.
D. All of the above

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about introduction?

A. An introduction should set the tone and flow into the body of the paper.

B. Start with an obvious, general statement that the reader can agree with.

C. State your position by saying “In this paper, I will show…”

D. All of the above

4. Which of the following is a GOOD strategy for engaging readers in the introductory paragraph?

A. telling a brief story B. starting with a dictionary definition

C. announcing the purpose in a formal way D. none of the above

5. Which of the following best defines an executive summary

A. briefly covers all the main parts of the report.

B. provides a concise statement of the findings and recommendations based on those findings

C. appears on a separate page and is able to stand on its own

D. all of the above

6. What is a thesis statement?

A. It is the central idea of a paper. B. It is the answer to the central question raised in a paper.

C. It is the first sentence of the introductory paragraph. D. both A and B

7. What is a topic sentence?

A. It is the first sentence in a paragraph. B. It is the discussion of each paragraph.

C. It is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph

D. It is the transitional sentence logically connecting two paragraphs together.

8. Which of the following should NOT be included in a concluding paragraph?

A. recommendation for further exploration of the subject

B. new idea not discussed in the main body of the paper

C. short summary of the main idea D. question about the research findings

9. Which language feature of academic writing contains fewer words that refer to the writer or the reader?

A. Complexity B. Formality C. Precision D. Objectivity

10. What language features of academic writing show citations of ideas and acknowledging sources of information?

A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Hedging D. Responsibility

11. Which among the following is NOT a reading strategy?

A. Asking Questions B. Infer and Predict C. Repetition D. Visualize

12. Making connections is one of reading strategies, thus this involves the following, EXCEPT:

A. Text to life B. Text to nature C. Text to self D. Text to text

13. Choose the best summary based from the paragraph given.

Some authorities say that the only true pyramids are the ones built in Egypt. These solid structures have a square or a
rectangular base, smooth sloping sides, and a pointed top. The Egyptian pyramids were designed as burial places for the
pharaohs. However, elsewhere in the world, pyramid-like structures were built. These pyramids were often used as
temples or building for astronomical studies. Notable examples were the Ziggurats of Mesopotamia and many others
scattered around the world.

A. The most famous true pyramids are the ones in Egypt.

B. Pyramids were built in many parts of the ancient world.

C. Although some authorities say, the only true are Egyptian; pyramid-like structures were built in other places.

D. All of the above

14. What is the greatest benefit of using an outline to draft an essay?

A. Outlines allow the writer to compile information and set a direction for essay before jumping to a first draft.

B. An outline is the same thing as the first draft, so once the outline is written the draft is done.

C. With an outline, writers do not have to worry so much about their final product.

D. Writers who use outline always produce successful and engaging essays.

15. Why is using full sentence outline beneficial for most standard essays?

A. Full sentence outlines allow for writing that is more creative.

B. With a full sentence outline, you can guarantee an essay’s success.

C. The numbers and decimal involved in the other outline types are confusing.

D. While the sentence outline may be more time-consuming up front, it makes writing the first draft much easier.

Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if is not.

1. One of the purposes of reading an academic text is to look for a specific information.

2. An academic text makes use of complex jargons to promote a higher level of comprehension.

3. Academic text uses words which tones up claims expressing certainty.

4. Academic text helps fill existing gaps between information.

5. An academic text observes a format.

6. In reading an academic text, it helps acquire new information.

7. An academic text needs less concentration and focus because the terms are simple.

8. It is in academic text that issues are stated to provoke information discussion.

9. A magazine is an academic text.

10. Critique paper is classified as an academic text.

TEST II.

1. What is a thesis statement?

A. It is the central idea of a paper.

B. It is the answer to the central question raised in a paper.

C. It is the first sentence of the introductory paragraph.

D. both A and B.

2. What should a good conclusion be?

A. reiterates the main points made in the paper.

B. states the significance of research findings.

C. calls to action.

D. All of the above

3. What is a GOOD strategy for engaging readers in the introductory paragraph?

A. telling a brief story B. starting with a dictionary definition

C. announcing the purpose in a formal way D. none of the above

4. Choose the best summary based from the paragraph given.

Some authorities say that the only true pyramids are the ones built in Egypt. These solid structures have a square or a
rectangular base, smooth sloping sides, and a pointed top. The Egyptian pyramids were designed as burial places for the
pharaohs. However, elsewhere in the world, pyramid-like structures were built. These pyramids were often used as
temples or building for astronomical studies. Notable examples were the Ziggurats of Mesopotamia and many others
scattered around the world.

A. The most famous true pyramids are the ones in Egypt.

B. Pyramids were built in many parts of the ancient world.

C. Although some authorities say, the only true are Egyptian; pyramid-like structures were built in other places.

D. All of the above

5. How long should an introduction be?

A. Every introduction should be at least five sentences.

B. The length of the introduction varies with the purpose of the essay.

C. A good introduction only needs to be one sentences.

D. All of the above

6. Which of the following best defines an executive summary

A. briefly covers all the main parts of the report.

B. provides a concise statement of the findings and recommendations based on those findings

C. appears on a separate page and is able to stand on its own

D. all of the above

7. What is the topic sentence?

A. It is the first sentence in a paragraph. B. It is the discussion of each paragraph.

C. It is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

D. It is the transitional sentence logically connecting two paragraphs together.

8. Which of the following statements is TRUE about introduction?

A. An introduction should set the tone and flow into the body of the paper.

B. Start with an obvious, general statement that the reader can agree with.

C. State your position by saying “In this paper, I will show…”

D. All of the above

9. Which language feature of academic writing contains fewer words that refer to the writer or the reader?

A. Complexity B. Formality C. Precision D. Objectivity

10. Why is using full sentence outline beneficial for most standard essays?

A. Full sentence outlines allow for writing that is more creative.

B. With a full sentence outline, you can guarantee an essay’s success.

C. The numbers and decimal involved in the other outline types are confusing.

D. While the sentence outline may be more time-consuming up front, it makes writing the first draft much easier.

11. What language features of academic writing show citations of ideas and acknowledging sources of information?

A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Hedging D. Responsibility

12. What is the greatest benefit of using an outline to draft an essay?

A. Outlines allow the writer to compile information and set a direction for an essay before jumping to a first draft.
B. An outline is the same thing as the first draft, so once the outline is written, the draft is done.

C. With an outline, writers do not have to worry so much about their final product.

D. Writers who use outline always produce successful and engaging essays.

13. Which among the following is NOT a reading strategy?

A. Asking Questions B. Infer and Predict C. Repetition D. Visualize

14. Making connections is one of reading strategies, thus this involves the following,EXCEPT:

A. Text to life B. Text to nature C. Text to self D. Text to text

15. Which of the following should NOT be included in a concluding paragraph?

A. recommendation for further exploration of the subject

B. A new idea not discussed in the main body of the paper

C. A short summary of the main idea

D. A question about the research findings

TEST III.

Activity 3. Direction: Identify the text structure based on the given statement. Write your answers on a separate sheet.

_________1. This text structure is “how are things in the text similar or different.”

_________2. The text structure that discusses what is specifically being described.

_________3. The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened and why it happens.

_________4. This text structure tells what the conflict is, or problem, and how it was solved.

_________5. The text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives steps is…

_________6. “Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead” are signal words for…

_________7. Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow
the directions. Before long, our car was done.

_________8. Which type of text structure answers the question of what happened and why?

_________9. Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

_________10. The sentence structure that narrates a story.

TEST IV.

a. Explains how to do it or how it happens

b. Specifies only the consequences of the action

c. Shows what is in common and what is different

d. Give the reader a mental picture

e. Narrates a story or an event

f. presents the action and its result

g. suggests appropriate actions to address certain issue

TEST V.

1. What is a thesis statement?

A. It is the controlling idea that you will develop in your paper.

B. It is a sentence that elaborates the topic sentence.

C. It supports the main idea of in a paragraph.

2. Which of the following is NOT an element of a thesis statement?

A. Focus B. Argument C. Evidence

3. All of the statements below are true about thesis statement, EXCEPT:

A. t is a claim or stand that needs to be developed in an essay.

B. It acts as an adequate support to expound the main idea.

C. It must be debatable and supported with evidence.

4.Identify the most effective thesis statement.

A. The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

B. The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by the wealthy.

5. What is an outline?

A. A technique that uses free flow of ideas by listing down everything that comes to mind.

B. A design to follow when writing a structure, a discourse, or a article.

C. A technique that links a word or phrase to different related topics or ideas.

TEST VI.

1. What academic writing that tells what the project is all about, the reasons of conducting the project as well the
process of carrying it out?

A. Research Paper C. Concept Paper B. Critique Paper D. Position Paper

2. Another name of concept paper is

A. Summary of Document C. Review B. Document D. Report

3. Why is a concept paper necessary?

A. It gives opportunity to fund sources. C. It explains the idea clearly. B. It document the steps orderly.

D. It brings societal change.

4. Which is NOT an important part of a concept paper for academic research?

A. Statement of the Problem C. Rationale B. Timeliness D. Budget

5. What detail should you include in writing the project description part?

A. Review of Related Studies C. Expected Outcome B. Proponent’s Agency D. Budget

6. This way of presenting the concept uses examples to develop the ideas in the paragraph.

A. Explanation C. Explication B. Clarification D. Definition

7. Why do you need to include the distinguishing feature in formal sentence definition?

A. To present the unique qualities of a term. B. To recognize it from the other terms.

C. To be different in some terms. D. To be specific in meaning.

8. A concept paper is purposely written in order to

A. Present a feasible project worth future funding. B. Show ones skill in conceptualizing ideas.

C. Get possible source of income. D. Communicate ones intention.

9. You are planning to conduct a study on the “Effectivity of Online Learning on Physics Subject to Grade 12 students.
You are tasked by your Research teacher to present a concept paper on that topic. Which format are you going to use?

A. Concept Paper for Academic Research C. Book Review format

B. Concept Paper for Project D. Thesis format

10. Synchronous learning is online or distance education that happens in real time, whereas asynchronous learning
occurs through online channels without real-time interaction. This is an example of

A. Informal Definition C. Clarification

B. Formal Definition D. Explication

TEST VII.

1. What academic writing that tells what the project is all about, the reasons of conducting the project as well the
process of carrying it out?

A. Research Paper C. Concept Paper

B. Critique Paper D. Position Paper

2. Another name of concept paper is

A. Summary document C. Review

B. Document D. Report

3. Why is a concept paper necessary?

A. It gives opportunity for fund sources C. It explains ideas clearly.

B. It documents the steps clearly. D. It brings societal change.

4. Which is NOT an important part of a concept paper for academic research?

A. Statement of the Problem C. Rationale

B. Timeliness D. Budget

5. What detail should you include in writing the project description part?

A. Review of Related Studies C. Expected Outcome

B. Proponent’s agency D. Budget

6. This way of presenting the concept uses examples to develop the ideas in the paragraph.

A. Explanation C. Clarification

B. Explication D. Definition

7. Why do you need to include the distinguishing feature in formal sentence definition?

A. To present the unique qualities of a term.

B. To recognize it from the other terms.

C. To be different in some terms.

D. To be specific in meaning.

8. Which of the following is a purpose of writing a concept paper?

A. To present a feasible project worth future funding

B. To show ones skill in conceptualizing ideas

C. To get possible source of income

D. To communicate ones intention

9. Which of the format should you use if you are planning to conduct a study on the “Effectivity of Online Learning on
Physics Subject to Grade 12 Students?”

A. Concept Paper for Academic Research C. Book Review format B.

Concept Paper for Project D. Thesis format

10. This type of definition makes use of a parenthetical

explanation.

A. Informal definition C. Clarification B. Formal definition D. Explication

TEST VIII.

1. This refers to the method of human communication consisting the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

a. vocabulary b. texts c. language d. academic

2. This is defined as critical, objective, specialized texts and relatively formal in structure and style.

a. academic text b. language c. comprehension d. structure

3. The following are characteristics of academic text, except;

a. direct b. figurative c. exact d. researched

4. Which of the following characteristics of language is NOT true?

a. systematic b. conventional c. arbitrary d. arbitrary

5. The following are functions of language, except;

a. communication b. expression of identity c. emotional release d. respiration

6. The following suggest the ways in determining the language used in academic text from various discipline, except:

a. Identify the text and then analyze the genre, academic structure and academic vocabulary

b. Identify and analyze the explicit instruction/deconstruction concerning the text; consider multiple models if necessary

c. Bring academic language to the surface: identify its usage to a particular discipline.

d. Consult immediately an expert of language

7. Academic text is usually written by

a. poet b. experts or professional in a given field

c. well-known official d. anonymous individual

8. Academic language includes language used in

a. textbooks b. classrooms

c. each discipline d. elsewhere

9. Academic texts include

a. research paper b. reviews

c. singing competition d. critiques

10. Language may be used as

a. spoken b. written

c. spoken or written d. none of the above

For items 11 to 15, identify the discipline on which the following descriptions of term

belong.

11.Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

a. Chemistry b. Biology c. Law d. Politics

12.Order is an authoritative mandate, command, or direction issued by a court

under its seal.

a. Law b. Politics c. Business d. Finance

13.Process is a summons or writ requiring a person to appear in court.

a. Politics b. Business c. Law d. Biology

14.Data are known or assumed as facts which serve as the basis of calculation.
a. Law b. Philosophy c. Politics d. Statistics

15. Trade is the action of buying and selling goods and services.

a. Commerce b. Law c. Politics d. Finance

TEST IX.

1. What is called a formal system used to organize ideas in your paper?

a. outline b. main idea c. supporting idea d. thesis statement

2. Which consists of short phrases dealing with different issues which could be arranged in a variety of ways in your
paper?

a. outline b. topic outline c. sentence outline d. thesis statement

3. Which consists of full sentences that are normally used when your paper focuses on complex details?

a. outline b. topic outline c. sentence outline d. thesis statement

4. Which guides us to a full understanding of the main idea?

a. main idea b. supporting idea c. sentence outline d. thesis statement

5. Which of the following terms refer to a chief point that sums up the author’s primary message?

a. sentence outline b. main idea c. supporting idea d. thesis statement

6. How long is a thesis statement?

a. 1-2 words b. 1-2 pages c. 1-2 sentences d. 1-2 paragraph

For items 7-10, refer to this outline:

Classification of Plants

I.Flowering

A. Spore- Bearing

1. mosses

2. Ferns

B. Naked Seeds

1. Gymnosperms

II.Non-Flowering

A. Monocots

1. onion

2. orchids

B. Dicots

1. peanuts
2. beans

7. Which is the most important idea?

a. dicots b. flowering c.non-flowering d. flowering and non-flowering

8. Which is the least important idea?

a. ferns b. dicots c. monocots d. naked seeds

9. In the given outline, which item is in the wrong place?

a. ferns b. onion c. beans d. dicots

10.If you will add another main point in the outline, what Roman Numeral should be used?

a. I b. II c. III d. IV

For items number 11-13, refer to this outline:

Introduction

Body

I. Main Idea

A. Supporting Idea

1. Sub- supporting Idea

2. Sub- supporting Idea

B. Supporting Idea

1. Sub- supporting Idea

2. Sub- supporting Idea

II. Main Idea

A. Supporting Idea

1. Sub- supporting Idea

2. Sub- supporting Idea

B. Supporting Idea

1. Sub- supporting Idea

2. Sub- supporting Idea

Conclusion

11. Which is the attention grabber that makes the essay sound interesting?

a. body b. conclusion c.main ideas d. introduction

12. Which includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author’s ideas?

a. body b. conclusion c.main ideas d. introduction

13. Which wraps all the arguments and points of the author?
a. body b. conclusion c. main ideas d. introduction

14. Which of the following is not part of an outline?

a. body b. comment c. conclusion d. introduction

15. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an outline?

a. An outline is used to help you make predictions about content

b. An outline is used to organize information into chronological order

c. An outline is used to identify information that needs to be researched.

d. An outline is used to arrange information according to main ideas, major details, and supporting details.

TEST X.

________1. a map or blue print of an essay

________2. an outline that consists of a short phrase

________3. a chief point of an author about atopic

________4. an outline that is written in full e. introduction sentence

________5. part of an outline that contains g. topic outline attention grabber

________6. the section that wraps all i. conclusion arguments

________7. the content of the paper that includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author’s
ideas

________8.a paragraph containing facts, statements, and examples

________9. presents the central idea of the paper

________10. indicates the main points of the author

TEST 11.

1. What is a thesis statement?

a. It expresses the author’s opinion in a text. b. It is one’s claim on a given topic.

c. It is the author’s comment on an issue. d. All of the above.

2. Which is not true about thesis statements?

a. It serves as a roadmap of your paper. b. It states the main idea about the topic or issue.

c. A thesis statement can be a quote from a famous person. d. A thesis statement requires evidence or proof.

3. How long should a thesis statement be?

a. one word c. one paragraph b. one sentence d. one text

4. Which is true about thesis statements?

a. It is an announcement. c. It is a fact. b. It is arguable. d. It is a question.

5. Where is thesis statement located in an academic text?

a. first paragraph c. last paragraph b. second paragraph d. anywhere in the text

6. Which is a thesis statement about Angel Locsin?

a. Angel Locsin should receive an award for her charity and humanitarian efforts.

b. Angel Locsin is a respected actress in showbiz.

c. What makes Angel Locsin a real-life Darna?

d. Not just a film and television actress, Angel Locsin is also a commercial model and fashion designer.

7. Which among the following is true about thesis statements?

a. It tells the reader what the academic text is about.

b. There could be one or more thesis statements found in an academic text.

c. Thesis statements and topic sentences are similar.

d. Thesis statements are found in every paragraph of an academic text.

8. Which is a thesis statement?

a. Which is better, desktops or laptops? b. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Education

c. Most Filipino students prefer modular learning to online learning.

d. The key to defeat this pandemic is discipline and self-control.

9. Which among the following is a strong thesis statement?

a. Research is an essential subject in Senior High School.

b. Corporal punishment is harmful as it only worsens children’s behavior.

c. J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, is a good writer.

d. Pollution and mining in the Philippines should be stopped.

10. Which is the most appropriate thesis statement on the use of educational technology in schools?

a. Educational technology includes computers and other software application to aid classroom learning.

b. What is educational technology?

c. This paper discusses the uses and benefits of educational technology in the classroom.

d. Educational technology is a helpful tool that improves students’ academic performance.

For numbers 11-15, write T if the statement is correct. Write F is the statement is false.

_________ 11. Third person point of view is used in making thesis statements.

_________ 12. A thesis statement should be supported with facts to make it more effective and convincing.

_________ 13. A thesis statement provides direction of your paper.

_________ 14. A thesis statement should be specific, not broad or general.

_________ 15. A thesis statement should not be an argument about an issue to avoid confusion among readers.

TEST 12.

1.) A thesis statement expresses the _________________________ of an academic text.

2.) A thesis statement serves as a/an _________________________ of a paper.

3.) Thesis statements should never be a/an _________________ because it’s not debatable and does not clearly state
the author’s claim on an issue.

4.) A strong thesis statement should take a/an ___________________ on a topic.

5.) To keep the paper manageable, the thesis statement should be ________________.

6.) A thesis statement should not be too ________________ to avoid vague and confusing claims.

7.) A thesis statement is located ____________________ in an academic text.

8.) To support the author’s claim, the writer must provide _____________________ in a form of facts, surveys or
reports.

9.) If a thesis statement is stated at the beginning of an academic text, followed by supporting details, it is said that ideas
are organized in ___________________ order.

10.) However, if a thesis statement is presented after its supporting details, then ideas are arranged in
__________________ order.

11.) ________________________ thesis statements clearly and directly express the main idea of a text while (12.)
________________________ thesis statements do not.

13.) A _______________ thesis statement is arguable, debatable or argumentative.

14.) A __________________ thesis statement is written in a form of phrase, question or announcement.

15.) Without a __________________ , an academic text is unfocused and unclear.

TEST 13.

________1. A summary is about the author’s arguments and details. It is not your personal opinions or judgments.

________2. In summarizing, the writer must use his own words.

________3. In summarizing, the writer must restate the most important ideas of the text.

________4. A summary should be between 10 to 25 percent of the original text’s length (1 percent for novels).

________5. If the summary is more than 25% of the original text’s length, the writer needs to delete more details and
keep only the important information.

________6. Summarizing is a short restatement of an original text but not necessarily including the main ideas.

________7. Summarizing is important in academic writing.

________8. In summarizing, it is important that the writer should acknowledge the source or author of the information
in the original text.
________9. Comparing your summary with the original text is important.

________10. Summarizing is similar with paraphrasing.