Upper Secondary · English

Expository and problem-solution writing: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Expository and problem-solution writing.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which part of an academic essay is designed to grab the reader's attention and provide background information on the topic?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following verbs is the most appropriate academic substitute for the phrasal verb 'look into'?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the objective and formal style required in academic writing?

Question 4

1 mark

In formal Academic Writing, which of the following practices is generally considered standard when referring to the work of other researchers?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following transition words is used to introduce a result or a consequence in an academic essay?

Question 6

2 marks

In Academic Writing, what is the specific purpose of including a thesis statement at the end of an introductory paragraph?

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Question 7

4 marks

Consider the following sentence from a student's draft research proposal:
"The researchers found out that the results were totally different from what they expected in the first place."

(a) Identify two phrasal verbs or informal intensifiers in the sentence that should be replaced to achieve a more formal academic tone. (2 points)
(b) Rewrite the sentence using formal academic vocabulary and a more objective structure. (2 points)

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