ELTIS ELTIS Academic Writing and Composition 5

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

The course requires reading, writing, and giving presentations.

Answer

All three items in the list use the same -ing form, creating parallel structure.

Question 2

A student copies a sentence from a website into an essay with no quotation marks but adds a citation. What is the problem?

Accepted Answer

Exact words must be in quotation marks even when cited

Answer

Using a source's exact wording without quotation marks is still considered plagiarism, even with a citation.

Question 3

Which is the most effective topic sentence for a body paragraph about the benefits of studying abroad?

Accepted Answer

Studying abroad helps students develop independence and cross-cultural communication skills.

Answer

A strong topic sentence states the paragraph's main point clearly and specifically.

Question 4

Choose the correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

Each of the students has submitted his or her essay.

Answer

"Each" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "has" and a singular pronoun.

Question 5

Which sentence is wordy and needs to be made more concise?

Accepted Answer

Due to the fact that it was raining, the event was postponed until a later date.

Answer

"Due to the fact that" can be replaced with "Because," and "until a later date" is redundant with "postponed."

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test