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English -VI ( Academic Writing )

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In a dissection lab, students are examining the relationship between the heart and the lungs. They correctly identify that the heart is located medial to the lungs. This anatomical directional term means the heart is:

A. Closer to the surface
B. Towards the head
C. Away from the midline
D. Towards the midline ✓
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient undergoes a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into a body cavity. This procedure requires an understanding of the relationship between different body planes. If the tube is inserted along the long axis of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves, it is following the:

A. Coronal plane
B. Transverse plane
C. Midsagittal plane ✓
D. Oblique plane
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Jun 6, 2026

A student writes: “The patient was very old.” To improve objectivity and precision, this should be rewritten as:

A. "The patient was ancient."
B. "The patient was an 82-year-old male." ✓
C. "The patient was not young."
D. "The patient had lived for a long time."
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The final check before submitting an academic paper should be:

A. A plagiarism check
B. A grammar and spell check
C. Proofreading for typos and formatting errors
D. All of the above ✓
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

When paraphrasing, it is important to:

A. Change the meaning of the original source.
B. Maintain the original meaning of the source while using your own words. ✓
C. Use quotation marks around your paraphrase.
D. Omit the citation if you change enough words.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which statement best shows the synthesis of two sources?

A. "Ali (2022) found X. In contrast, Khan (2023) found Y, suggesting that the topic remains contested." ✓
B. "Ali (2022) found X. Khan (2023) found Y."
C. "Ali's (2022) study on X is very interesting."
D. "This essay will discuss the findings of Ali (2022) and Khan (2023)."
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The most critical component of a research report’s ‘Title’ is that it should be:

A. Long and mysterious.
B. A single word.
C. Concise and descriptive of the study's main topic. ✓
D. A catchy marketing slogan.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a key difference between writing for an academic audience and writing for a lay audience (e.g., patients)?

A. Academic writing can use technical jargon, while writing for patients must use simple, clear language. ✓
B. Academic writing should be subjective, while patient education materials should be objective.
C. Academic writing does not require references.
D. Patient education materials should be as long and detailed as possible.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A strong paragraph cannot exist without:

A. A direct quotation.
B. At least five different sources.
C. A clear topic sentence. ✓
D. A complex, compound-complex sentence.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

“The study’s conclusions are predicated on the assumption that the sample was representative.” “Predicated on” means:

A. contradicted by
B. unrelated to
C. based on ✓
D. harmful to
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which is the correct way to cite a direct quote?

A. Khan (2023) stated that "nurses need more training" (p. 45).
B. Khan stated that "nurses need more training" (2023, p. 45).
C. Khan (2023) stated, "Nurses need more training" (p. 45). ✓
D. Khan stated, "Nurses need more training." (Khan, 2023, p. 45).
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

“The final report is due ______ Friday, June 10th, 2025.”

A. on ✓
B. at
C. in
D. by
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Jun 6, 2026

A key aspect of critical thinking in academic writing is:

A. Accepting all published information as true.
B. Questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence, and considering alternative viewpoints. ✓
C. Only reading sources that confirm your own opinion.
D. Writing down the first idea that comes to mind.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The difference between “i.e.” and “e.g.” is:

A. "i.e." means "for example," while "e.g." means "that is."
B. "i.e." means "that is" (in other words), while "e.g." means "for example." ✓
C. They are interchangeable.
D. "i.e." is used for lists, while "e.g." is used for definitions.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In academic writing, a ‘caveat’ is:

A. A type of chart.
B. A warning or note of caution. ✓
C. A strong conclusion.
D. A research hypothesis.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The most professional way to close an academic email to a professor is:

A. "Cheers,"
B. "Best,"
C. "Sincerely," or "Respectfully," ✓
D. "Laters,"
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

“The patient’s condition seemed to be improving, all of a sudden it got worse.” This sentence needs to be corrected because it is a:

A. Fragment
B. Dangling modifier
C. Comma splice ✓
D. Simple sentence
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The goal of a persuasive academic essay is to:

A. Inform the reader about a topic.
B. Confuse the reader with complex data.
C. Convince the reader to accept a particular point of view. ✓
D. Entertain the reader with a good story.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A literature review that is organized by different topics or themes is using a ______ structure.

A. chronological
B. thematic ✓
C. alphabetical
D. random
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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