English for Academic and Professional Purposes –
Quiz
Name: ___________________________
Date: ____________________________
Part I – Text Structure (Multiple Choice)
Directions: Choose the correct text structure used in
each sentence.
1."First, I cleaned the house. Then I watered the
plants."
A. Sequence
B. Problem and Solution
C. Narrative
D. Cause and Effect
2."She studied hard, so she passed the test."
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Sequence
C. Cause and Effect
D. Description
3."Dogs and cats are both popular pets, but dogs are
more loyal."
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Narrative
4."The community lacked water. A deep well was
built to solve the problem."
A. Narrative
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Problem and Solution
5."One morning, Ana saw a puppy in the street. She
brought it home."
A. Narrative
B. Description
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Cause and Effect
6."Earthquakes happen because of sudden
movement underground."
A. Problem and Solution
B. Cause and Effect
C. Sequence
D. Narrative
7."My father is tall and strong. He loves gardening
and taking care of animals."
A. Description
B. Narrative
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast
8."To avoid getting sick, people must wash their
hands and eat healthy food."
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem and Solution
D. Sequence
9."Basketball and volleyball are both team sports, but
basketball is faster."
A. Narrative
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Cause and Effect
D. Description
10,"He was late because of the traffic."
A. Cause and Effect
B. Description
C. Narrative
D. Problem and Solution
Part II – Better Thesis Statement (Write A or B and
explain)
Directions: Choose the better thesis statement in
each pair. Write A or B and explain your answer.
11._______________________________________
_____________________________________
A. Education is important.
B. Education helps people improve their lives and
find better jobs.
12._______________________________________
_____________________________________
A. Smoking is dangerous to health.
B. Smoking should be banned in public areas
because it harms others.
13._______________________________________
_____________________________________
A. Sports are fun.
B. Playing sports improves physical and mental
health.
14._______________________________________
_____________________________________
A. Internet access should be improved in rural areas.
B. Some places have no internet.
15,_______________________________________
_____________________________________
A. Reading books is good.
B. Reading books builds vocabulary and critical
thinking.
16._______________________________________
______________________________________
A. Cellphones are useful in class.
B. Cellphones help students search lessons and
communicate with teachers.
17._______________________________________
______________________________________
A. Working students are tired.
B. Working students need flexible schedules to
manage school and work.
18._______________________________________
_______________________________________
A. Flooding is a problem.
B. The government should clean drainage systems
to prevent flooding.
19._______________________________________
_______________________________________
A. People like traveling.
B. Traveling promotes understanding of different
cultures.
20._______________________________________
_______________________________________
A. School uniforms are worn daily.
B. School uniforms promote equality and reduce
distractions.
Part III – Academic Language Features (F, O, E, C)
Directions: Write the type of language used.
F – Formality
O – Objectivity
E – Explicitness
C – Caution
21."It seems that students may benefit from group
work."_________________
22."Research suggests that online learning improves
flexibility."______________
23."Perhaps the outcome was due to lack of
resources."____________________
24."This study avoids personal
opinion."_________________________
25."The result clearly shows the benefits of healthy
food."_________________
26."The researcher used third-person language
throughout the essay."__________________
27."It is important to plan before
writing."_____________________
28."The findings indicate that students learned faster
with videos."_______________________
29."Some people might say this method is not
effective."______________________________
30."The teacher gave an example to support the
argument."__________________________
31."This essay uses formal tone and avoids
slang."________________
32."The data was collected from three
barangays."_______________
33."There could be other reasons why the test
scores dropped."____________
34."It is suggested that the project be
revised."____________
35."The research shows a clear relationship between
study time and grades."__________
Part IV – Academic Vocabulary and Phrases
Directions: Read each sentence. Choose the best
academic phrase to complete it.
36.The study was __________ to show how students
learn online.
A. designed
B. done
C. built
D. formed
37.The __________ of the essay is to explain the
topic clearly.
A. cause
B. result
C. goal
D. ending
38.The data was __________ from student
interviews.
A. taken
B. gather
C. collected
D. seen
39.The essay must present ideas in a __________
way.
A. fun
B. clear
C. messy
D. cool
40.The writer used facts to __________ her point.
A. fight
B. prove
C. discuss
D. Fix
Part I – Text Structure (Multiple Choice)
A. Sequence
C – Caution (uses “suggested”)
E – Explicitness (clearly shows connection)
C. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
Part IV – Academic Vocabulary and Phrases
A. designed
D. Problem and Solution
C. goal
A. Narrative
C. collected
B. Cause and Effect
B. clear
A. Description
B. prove
C. Problem and Solution
B. Compare and Contrast
A. Cause and Effect
Part II – Better Thesis Statement (Write A or B and
explain)
(Correct answer is marked with explanation)
11. B – It explains how education helps and is more
specific.
12. B – Gives a clear argument and reason for
banning smoking.
13. B – Explains the benefits of sports, not just a
vague statement.
14. A – Makes a claim and proposes improvement.
15. B – Gives the purpose and benefit of reading.
16. B – Specific on how cellphones help students.
17. B – Identifies a problem and suggests a solution.
18. B – Suggests an action to solve the problem.
19. B – Explains the benefit of traveling, not just a
general fact.
20. B – Explains the purpose and benefit of school
uniforms.
Part III – Academic Language Features (F, O, E, C)
C – Caution (uses “seems” and “may”)
O – Objectivity (based on research, not personal
opinion)
C – Caution (uses “perhaps”)
O – Objectivity
E – Explicitness (clearly states benefit)
F – Formality (3rd person is formal tone)
E – Explicitness
E – Explicitness (clearly states what findings show)
C – Caution (uses “might say”)
E – Explicitness
F – Formality
O – Objectivity
C – Caution (uses “could be”)
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