What is a stated thesis statement?

The roadmap to what content will be covered within an essay

What must you include when writing an article?

Title, name, introduction, main body and conclusion

Define 'paraphrasing'.

Retaining the basic meaning while changing the words

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert

How do you develop your paragraphs?

Start with a topic sentence and build on that.

Which one of the following is a complex sentence?

Although they came, they forgot to buy flowers for me

Academic tone: Choose the best version.

The science students sat for their examination.

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1
A summary is ...
a compact version of original text & includes main points
to reproduce someone's work by acknowledging the source
does not include your opinion, comments or evaluations
All of the above
2
What is a stated thesis statement?
The roadmap to what content will be covered within an essay
A very important part of an essay
A sentence which helps to develop the body of the essay
Appears at the middle or end of the introductory paragraph
3
How many sections are there in the ENG1034 paper?
2
1
3
4
What must you include when writing an article?
Title, name, introduction, main body and conclusion
Title, introduction, body and conclusion
Name, main body points, conclusion and suggestion
Title, name, topic sentences and conclusion
5
Define 'paraphrasing'.
An important skill in academic writing.
Retaining the basic meaning while changing the words
Making a brief statement of the main points
Expressing someone else's message or ideas correctly
6
What is the word limit for Section B?
250 words
400 words
300 words
7
As a writer, a student is responsible for providing evidence to support claims in his writing.
False
True
8
Where is the venue of the ENG1034 paper?
UE-8-7
UE-10-7
9
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A day without sunshine is like night
Kaer & Amy tried to create their perfect holiday itinerary
If you are sick, you are advised to seek medical treatment
I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert
10
When is your ENG1034 exam date? And at what time?
10 July 2018; 2pm
9 July 2018; 2pm
10 July 2018; 9am
9 July 2018; 9am
11
Academic writing lacks rules and practices.
True
False
12
Are you going to do your best in the exam?
Maybe, yes.
Hmm...depends. (Teacher: facepalm)
Perhaps, yes.
Yes, definitely!
13
How do you develop your paragraphs?
Cite the author(s) or quote from their work.
This depends on the outline.
Start with a topic sentence and build on that.
Use signalling words and phrases to connect them.
14
How many hours is the ENG1034 paper?
3 hours 10 minutes
3 hours 15 minutes
3 hours
15
The focus of academic writing is the writer.
True
False
16
The title of the article can be more than ten words.
False
True
17
Which one of the following is a complex sentence?
The student has 2 degrees, & he plans to do prof. cert soon
Nik and Amreet conducted the research last year
Although they came, they forgot to buy flowers for me
18
What is the word limit for Section C?
600 words
700 words
750 words
19
Academic tone: Choose the best version.
The group of science students sat for their examination.
The science students sat for their examination.
20
What is academic language?
Avoids saying the same thing twice.
All of the above
A language which is formal, objective and cautious.
Refrains from using contractions, exclamation marks & slangs

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