ESOL Academic English 3

Question 1

Which citation style is most commonly required in social science academic papers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

APA

Answer

APA (American Psychological Association) style is the standard citation format for social sciences, education, and psychology in the US.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'paraphrase' a source in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Restate a specific idea from a source in your own words.

Answer

Paraphrasing means restating a specific passage or idea from a source using your own words and sentence structure while retaining the original meaning.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a hedging expression used in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

The data may suggest that...

Answer

Hedging language like 'may suggest' expresses appropriate caution and acknowledges uncertainty, which is valued in academic writing.

Question 4

A professor asks for an 'annotated bibliography.' What must each entry include?

Accepted Answer

The citation plus a brief evaluative summary of the source.

Answer

An annotated bibliography includes the standard citation followed by a short paragraph that summarizes and evaluates the source's content and relevance.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the passive voice in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

The compound was discovered in 1990.

Answer

The passive voice ('was discovered') is preferred in academic writing when the action is more important than who performed it.

(ESOL) English to Speakers of Other Languages Practice Test

(ESOL) English to Speakers of Other Languages Practice Test

ESOL Academic English 3