1. The document contains a practice exam for a course on basics of academic writing. It includes 20 multiple choice questions testing key concepts like the features of academic writing, avoiding plagiarism, citation formats, and components of a research paper. 2. The exam is followed by longer answer questions requiring explanations of concepts such as summarizing techniques, thesis statements, and paraphrasing with examples. Students are also asked to write an essay and prepare a CV as part of the assessment. 3. The practice exam evaluates students' understanding of foundational elements of academic writing like structure, research methods, and proper citation of sources.

1. TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
DARCHULA MULTIPLE CAMPUS
ANNUAL INTERNAL EXAMINATION 2074
Bachelor Level (4Yrs.) / Education / II Year Roll No: ………………………
Basics of Academic Writing (Eng.Ed.424)
Group ""A" 1 × 20 = 20
Attempt ALL the questions. Tick (√) the best answers.
1. Which of the following features belong to academic writing?
a. Formality, objectivity, hedging, consistency
b. Informality, consistency, hedging, complexity
c. Subjectivity, accuracy, complexity, hedging
d. Consistency, formality, subjectivity, complexity
2. How can we avoid the charge of plagiarism?
a. Integrating quotations into the text giving credit to the source.
b. Creating citations following a format.
c. Paraphrasing and summarizing in our own words.
d. All of the above
3. The structural and semantic connectedness of the items that exists within the text is
called…
a. Reference
b. Argument
c. Discussion
d. Cohesion
4. Which of the following phrases is particularly used to give a single example?
a. For example
b. A case in point
c. For instance
d. Such as
5. Which of the following is the proper format of in-text citation, according to APA
Manual?
a. (Saud, 2015, p.20)
b. (Saud, 2015, page 20)
c. (Saud, 2015, P.N. 20)
d. (Saud, 2015, page no. 20)
6. Which of the following does NOT express the language of 'classification'?
a. Classified
b. Grouped

2. c. Varieties
d. Revision
7. Why are definitions useful in academic writing? Because…
a. they contribute to clarity principle
b. they contribute to honesty principle
c. they contribute to reality principle
d. they contribute to relevancy principle
8. What kind of information about the subject is provided by a restrictive relative clause
used in a definition?
a. Extra information
b. Basic information
c. Delayed information
d. Previous information
9. In which section of a research paper ' Explanation, Interpretation & Analysis' are done?
a. Introduction
b. Discussion
c. Results
d. Methods
10. What is the third stage of academic writing process?
a. Getting started
b. Reworking the draft
c. Getting to draft one
d. Working with a draft
11. In which part of the writing process is it most important to know the rules of grammar
and punctuation?
a. Planning
b. Revising
c. Editing
d. Gathering
12. In which invention technique is the subject viewed from six different viewpoints?
a. Listing
b. Cubing
c. Looping
d. Outlining
13. Which of the following aspects is least important to consider while planning to write a
text?
a. Audience
b. Content
c. Purpose
d. Organization

3. 14. Summaries are always quite a bit shorter than the original text, perhaps ……..percent
shorter.
a. 99
b. 50
c. 75
d. 25
15. A written list of questions that are answered by a number of people is called ……
a. Test item
b. Question paper
c. Questionnaire
d. Test paper
16. In a research report, tools for 'Data Collection' is the component of ……..
a. Results
b. Discussion
c. Introduction
d. Methodology
17. What is also called 'pilot sentence' in academic writing?
a. Thesis
b. Thesis Statement
c. Topic Sentence
d. Factual Statement
18. What is included in a book review?
a. Author's name
b. Content
c. Year of publication
d. All of the above
19. How does an academic argument begin?
a. With a statement that is debatable
b. With a statement that is factual
c. With a statement that is not debatable
d. None of the above
20. Why should an academic writer use 'generalization'?
a. To compare the contrasting ideas
b. To simplify the complex ideas and data
c. To extend the concept
d. To give some examples

4. TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
DARCHULA MULTIPLE CAMPUS
ANNUAL INTERNAL EXAMINATION 2074
Bachelor Level (4Yrs.) / Education / II Year Full Marks: 100
Basics of Academic Writing (Eng.Ed.424) Time: 3 hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt ALL the questions.
Group "B" 8 × 7 = 56
1. Discuss the features of academic writing.
2. What is plagiarism in academic writing? How can a writer avoid the charge of
avoiding plagiarism?
Or
Explain the key elements to begin academic writing?
3. Mention any 8 elements of academic writing and explain one in detail.
4. How can we arrange supporting materials in a draft of the text? Explain in brief.
Or
What are the functions of the introduction of a text? Describe them in brief.
5. Why is the 'summary' needed in academic writing? State and explain the '5 R'
techniques used in writing summaries.
6. What do you mean by thesis statement and topic sentence in academic writing?
7. Explain the techniques used to paraphrase a text in academic writing with
examples?
Or
Write any seven proofreading symbols with their description and meaning.
8. What are the components of a journal articles? Explain them in brief.
"Group "C" 2 × 12 = 24
9. Write an essay on 'Women Empowerment in Nepal'.
Or
Write a review of a book you have recently read.
10.Prepare your complete curriculum vitae (CV) to submit with an application for the
position of lower secondary level English teacher.