ESOL Academic English 5

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

The experiment failed; the temperature was too high.

Answer

A semicolon joins two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 2

What is 'plagiarism' in an academic context?

Accepted Answer

Presenting another person's ideas or words as your own without proper attribution.

Answer

Plagiarism is the unethical act of using someone else's words, ideas, or work without giving them proper credit, regardless of whether it is intentional.

Question 3

In academic vocabulary, what does 'empirical' mean?

Accepted Answer

Based on observation, experimentation, or measurable evidence.

Answer

Empirical knowledge is derived from direct observation, experimentation, or measurable data rather than theory or personal opinion.

Question 4

A student must write an 'abstract' for a research paper. What should it contain?

Accepted Answer

A brief summary of the research purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.

Answer

An abstract is a concise summary (typically 150–250 words) that covers the study's purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of parallel structure in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

The study examined rates, causes, and outcomes.

Answer

Parallel structure requires that items in a series use the same grammatical form; 'rates, causes, and outcomes' are all nouns, making the list parallel.

(ESOL) English to Speakers of Other Languages Practice Test

(ESOL) English to Speakers of Other Languages Practice Test

ESOL Academic English 5