ATS 1340 EAP : PROGRAM PRE-TEST ( answers in very last session !) CHOOSE T = TRUE / F = FALSE / DK = DON ’ T KNOW 1 . Academic writing will change according to the purpose of different parts of a text .
T F DK 2 . Longer , more expressive sentences are required in the Introduction . T F DK 3 . It is a good idea to start a critical essay with a quote or a proverb or an attention grabbing statistic . T F DK 4 . Use of the future tense is recommended for the Introduction of a critical essay . T F
DK 5 . In the conclusion , it can be effective to switch over to the present perfect tense . T F
DK 6 . Lecturers prefer students to write paragraphs of 300 words or more . T F DK 7 . 10 pt font is not acceptable in most forms of academic writing . T F DK 8 . Variation in grammatical accuracy is permitted depending on what part of the essay is being composed . T F DK 9 . The Introduction does not really play a significant role in the development of a critical essay . T F DK 10 . Signposting sentences and review paragraphs help to develop the overall coherency and fluency of a student ’ s academic writing . T F DK 11 . At least 80 % of your sentences must follow the subject �verb � object pattern , T F
DK 12 . Critical essays in English should mostly be expressed in the passive voice . T F DK 13 . Too many categorical statements ( 100 % certainty ) reduce the academic quality of your discussion . T F DK 14 . It is best to commence new sections and paragraphs with simple sentences that adhere to the subject �verb � object pattern . T F DK 15 . 12-15 words is an optimal length for the topic sentences of your body paragraphs .
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16 . Long , sophisticated sentences that highlight a very high level diction display the range of your vocabulary and your skill in managing complex syntaxes and should be employed in a student ’ s academic writing . T F DK 17 . Nominalization occurs when nouns are turned back into verbs . T F DK 18 . Phrasal verbs tend to impart a slightly less formal quality to a student ’ s academic writing . T F DK 19 . Short , subject �verb � object patterned sentences are best in academic writing .
T F DK 20 . Every paragraph or two , the student should employ a figure of speech to maintain the reader ’ s engagement and to showcase the writer ’ s literary flair . T F DK 21 . Too many long quotes in your writing is undesirable . T F DK 22 . Finishing a paragraph on a quote is an effective dramatic device . T F DK 23 . The use of the pronouns ‘ we ’, ‘ us ’ and ‘ our ’ is best avoided in a critical essay . T F DK
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