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Writing Skills MCQs

Creative Writing MCQs

Essay Writing MCQs

Report Writing MCQs

Summary Writing MCQs

What should you do if a summary is too vague?

A. Ignore it.
B. Add specific details and examples.
C. Make it longer without clarity.
D. Keep it vague.

Answer: Add specific details and examples.

What is the role of a peer review in the writing process?

A. To edit the essay for grammar
B. To provide feedback and suggestions for improvement
C. To finalize the bibliography
D. To rewrite the entire essay

Answer: To provide feedback and suggestions for improvement

What is the purpose of using headings and subheadings in a report?

A. To confuse the reader
B. To organize information and improve readability
C. To make the report longer
D. To eliminate the need for a conclusion

Answer: To organize information and improve readability

Which of the following is a common feature of a narrative essay?

A. Use of statistical data
B. Personal storytelling
C. Analytical reasoning
D. Formal tone

Answer: Personal storytelling

What does ‘academic integrity’ refer to?

A. Avoiding casual language
B. Using credible sources
C. Honesty and ethical behavior in academic work
D. Including personal opinions

Answer: Honesty and ethical behavior in academic work

What is ‘fantasy’?

A. Fiction that incorporates magical or supernatural elements
B. Fiction that emphasizes character and theme over plot
C. The emotional tone of the writing
D. The character's motivation

Answer: Fiction that incorporates magical or supernatural elements

What is a longitudinal study?

A. A study conducted over a short time
B. A study that follows subjects over an extended period
C. A cross-sectional analysis
D. An opinion-based report

Answer: A study that follows subjects over an extended period

What can hinder effective summarization?

A. Focusing on key ideas.
B. Ignoring the text's main arguments.
C. Being clear and concise.
D. Incorporating unnecessary details.

Answer: Incorporating unnecessary details.

What type of summary might be needed for a lengthy academic article?

A. An executive summary.
B. A narrative summary.
C. A poetic summary.
D. A personal reflection.

Answer: An executive summary.

What does the term ‘content structure’ refer to in report writing?

A. The organization and flow of information in a report
B. Creating irrelevant sections
C. Ignoring the audience
D. Focusing solely on grammar

Answer: The organization and flow of information in a report