NBT Academic Literacy 2

Question 1

In an academic text, a 'thesis statement' most commonly refers to:

Accepted Answer

The central argument or claim the author intends to prove

Answer

A thesis statement presents the central argument or claim that the entire paper or essay will develop and support.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'counterargument' in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

An opposing view that challenges the author's position

Answer

A counterargument presents an opposing perspective that the author then typically addresses or refutes to strengthen their own position.

Question 3

When an author uses the phrase 'in contrast to previous studies,' this signals:

Accepted Answer

A comparison that highlights a difference from prior work

Answer

'In contrast to' is a discourse marker that signals the author is about to highlight a difference or disagreement with what came before.

Question 4

An academic text states: 'The correlation between sleep deprivation and reduced cognitive performance is well-documented.' What does 'well-documented' imply?

Accepted Answer

Multiple credible studies support this relationship

Answer

'Well-documented' implies substantial evidence from credible sources supports the stated relationship.

Question 5

Which reading strategy is most useful when you need to locate a specific fact in a long article?

Accepted Answer

Scanning for keywords related to the fact

Answer

Scanning involves moving your eyes quickly over the text to locate specific keywords or information without reading every word.

(NBT) National Benchmark Test Practice Test

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NBT Academic Literacy 2