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Long Quiz in
EAPP
Name:_________________________________ Date: __________________
Class Number: ____________________ Rating:_________________

General Instructions: Read each statement carefully and answer each item by providing what is being
asked below. Write your answers in a 1 whole sheet of paper. Do not write anything on the test
paper. This test is good for 45 MINUTES ONLY. Be sure to end on or before the allotted time. GOD
BLESS!

I. Write "YES" if the sentence is grammatically correct and "NO" if it isn't.

1. Can I have one of you're biscuits?- NO

2. Do you know when your coming over?- NO

3. Their's a new student lounge at the library's rooftop. - NO

4. They're quite excited for next week's field trip.- YES

5. The sofa looks elegant with it's new cover. - NO

6. It's not a surprise that he had the highest score. - YES

7. We could of gone there today. -NO

8. You should of warned me the first time. - NO

9. I would have done it if you really forced me to. -YES

10. The bakery sold less cakes than before. -NO

11. There are now fewer students who come to class on time. -YES

12. Me and John are off to the park.- NO

13. You can always count on John and I.- NO

14. Don't blame Gerard. It was me who woke you from a sound sleep.-YES

15. I didn't drink your coffee! It was him! - YES

I. Multiple Choice. Read the following questions/statements and write your answer in capital letters
on your answer sheet. (15 points)

1. It is considered as the most important principle in paragraph making.

A. Coherence C. Objectivity
B. Emphasis D. Unity

2. This feature refers to the clarity of relationships in the text.

A. Explicit C. Precise
B. Objective D. Responsible

3. Academic text writing must avoid colloquial and slang expressions.

A. Complex C. Objective
B. Formal D. Precise

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4. The author must see to it that facts and results presented are reliable and verifiable.
A. Explicit C. Precise
B. Objective D. Responsible

5. IMRAD is an acronym for _______

A. Introduction, Meaning, Results and Discussion
B. Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Definition
C. Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion
D. Introduction, Materials and Methods, Resources, and Definition

6. Which punctuation mark is rarely seen in academic textbooks?

A. : a colon C. ? a question mark
B. ; a semi-colon D. ! an exclamation mark

7. Which of the following sentences is written in a more academic style?

A. Prices went down steadily in the last year.
B. Prices decreased steadily in the last year.

8. What should you avoid in academic writing?

A. objectivity C.formal terms
B. vague terms D. punctuation

9. Is it acceptable to give your personal opinion in an academic paper?

A. No, never.
B. Yes, but only if it is specifically asked for.
C. Yes, but only if you present the other side as well.
D. Yes, it is always acceptable to give your personal opinion.

10. It is generally better to avoid idioms in academic writing?

A. True C. Sometimes
B. False D. Never

11. What does referencing mean in an academic context?

A. looking up information C. giving a review to a colleague or professor
B. giving a recommendation D. giving credit to the source of your information

12. Which of the following sentences would be inappropriate in an academic paper?

A. The committee can't understand the reason for the labour dispute.
B. The committee cannot understand the reason for the labour dispute.

13. Which style of writing is better in an academic context?

A. The chart shows that… C. We can see from the chart that...
B. I can see from the chart that… D. As you can see from the chart that...

14. How could an ideal academic writing be summarized?

A. formal, objective, and using references C. informal, objective, and using references
B. formal, subjective, and using references D. Informal, creative, and not using references

15. Which of the following words is more suited to academic English?

A. Liar C. Honesnot
B. Unhonest D. Dishonest

III. Modified True or False. Read the following statements carefully and analyze if the statement is
true or false. If the statement is true, kindly write the word, “TRUE” and if it is false, kindly identify the

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error in the statement and write the wrong term/s on your answer sheet with the corresponding
correction in Capital letters. (5 points)
Ex: There are three types of main idea.
Answer: THREE--TWO

16. A paragraph can have more than one idea. MORE THAN ONE- ONLY ONE
17. Fictional texts may express ideas in an implicit manner. TRUE
18. For a paragraph to be considered a good one, it has to be lengthy. WELL-DEVELOPED
19. Coherence refers to the inter-connectedness of sentences in a paragraph. unity
20. Academic texts are products of pure imagination and usually features the use of figurative
language. ACADEMIC TEXTS- FICTION

IV. Enumeration. Give the complete answer of what is being asked below. (20 points)

21-24. Give four (4) examples of academic texts. (4 pts.)

Articles
Conference Papers
Reviews
Theses and Dissertations
25-30. Discuss the 3 elements of a good paragraph. (2 pts. each)
Unity
Coherence
Emphasis
31-34. Give the four types of logical orders in making a paragraph. (4pts)
Chronological order
Spatial order
Inductive order
Deductive order
35-40. Discuss the 3 types of paragraph emphasis. (2 pts. Each)
Emphasis by proportion— talks about that the subordinate ideas should be given less
substance while ideas which have greater importance should be given more substance.

In the Emphasis by pause— the emphasis is established by making chapter divisions, paragraph
breaks as well as mark of punctuation.

The Emphasis by position— elaborates that the beginning and end of the paragraph are
considered as crucial points were emphasis should be placed, emphasis are usually positioned
in these places.

V. Essay. Answer the questions below, neatly. Remember to include the elements of a good
paragraph and proper grammar while doing so. (30 points)

Rubric:
Neatness – 2
Relevance and Content – 4
Grammar – 4
Total: 10

1) Why should we not use “Fluency in English” as a basis for competence?

2) Why do we need to learn how to write a god paragraph?

3) Explain this Chinese Proverb: “A gem cannot be polished without friction.

VI. Illustration. Show the proper outline format of a five paragraph-essay (I-B-C). (10pts)

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Essay Outline

I. Introduction Thesis: _____________________

II. Body Paragraph #1- Topic Sentence: _____________

A. supporting idea

B. supporting idea

III. Body Paragraph #2- Topic Sentence: ____________

A. supporting idea

B. supporting idea

IV. Body Paragraph #3- Topic Sentence: ____________

A. supporting idea

B. supporting idea

V. Conclusion

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