LPE2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

SEM 1, 2020/21
FINAL EXAM (SAMPLE SET) – ANSWER KEY

SECTION A (30 marks)

ITEMS 1-2 (2 marks)

1. 6
2. 7

ITEMS 3-4 (6 marks)

3. (i) 4 (1 mark)
(ii) This control not only allows them to coordinate their education around their
commitments but also ensures that they are learning at the best time.
(2 marks)

4. (i) 8 (1 mark)
(ii) Flexible learning allows students to decide when and how they will learn by
tailoring their course to their own capabilities. (2 marks)

ITEMS 5-8 (4 marks)

5. however / nevertheless / nonetheless / still

6. Firstly / first
7. also
8. For example / For instance

ITEMS 9-10 (4 marks)

Sentence Wrong word form Correct word form
number (0.5 mark each) (1 mark each)
(0.5 mark
each)
9. 2 performing performance

10. 7 participate participants

ITEMS 11-12 (4 marks)

Sentence Wrong verb tense Correct verb tense

number (0.5 mark each) (1 mark each)
(0.5 mark
each) 1
11. 3 resulting resulted

12. 5 allowed allows

ITEMS 13-17 (10 marks)

● Award 2 marks for each correct answer.

● Award 0 for the question if the sentence number is wrong.

● Deduct 0.5 mark for any spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical error in each
sentence.

13. Sentence number: 2 (1 mark)

Computer users need to take measures to decrease their risk of becoming the
victims of cybercrime by adhering to a few simple Internet usage rules. (1 mark)

14. Sentence number: 5 (1 mark)

By minimising the amount of time computers are powered on and connected to the
Internet, people can reduce their vulnerability to hacking attacks. (1 mark)

15. Sentence number: 9 (1 mark)

Cyber criminals frequently disguise malicious software as images or documents
attached to email messages, so / ;therefore, / ;thus, / ;hence, / ;for this reason,
users should never open or download email attachments from unknown senders.
(1 mark)

16. Sentence number: 11 (1 mark)

Many people maintain accounts on literally dozens of different websites, and they
create easy to remember passwords. (1 mark)

17. Sentence number: 13 (1 mark)

In order to avoid such problems, people should use unique and complex
passwords for each of their accounts. (1 mark)
SECTION B (12 marks)

● Award 3 marks for each correctly formed sentence.

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● Award 0 if the coordinator/conjunctive adverb/subordinator is not appropriate.

● Deduct 0.5 mark for any spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical error in each
sentence.

ITEMS 18-19 (6 marks)

18. Job interviews are usually face-to-face meetings, but /
;however, / ;nevertheless, / ;nonetheless, in recent years, telephone interviews
and Skype interviews have become more commonplace.

19. Job interviews are very challenging and competitive,

so / ;therefore, / ;thus, / ;hence, it is important that all interview candidates are
fully prepared for it.

ITEMS 20-21 (6 marks)

20. It is highly recommended that interview candidates read the organisation's
website and social media profiles because / as / since employers expect these
candidates to have knowledge about their organisation.

21. Job interview candidates need to be mindful with regards to their internet
presence because / as / since potential employers might check their social media
accounts as part of the pre-employment screening process.

Total marks

SECTION A ITEMS 1-4 8 marks

ITEMS 5-8 4 marks
ITEMS 9-10 4 marks
ITEMS 11- 4 marks
12
ITEMS 13- 10 marks
17
SECTION B ITEMS 18- 6 marks
19
ITEMS 20- 6 marks
21
TOTAL (PO3) 42 marks

● Key in the total marks into the SMP.