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English -VI ( Academic Writing )

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“The patient complained of dizziness; therefore, the nurse implemented fall precautions.” The word ‘therefore’ is a linking device that shows:

A. Contrast
B. A cause-and-effect relationship ✓
C. An example
D. A time sequence
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A ‘thesis statement’ is not:

A. A statement of fact. ✓
B. The main argument of the paper.
C. A debatable claim.
D. A roadmap for the essay.
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Reflective writing in nursing is important because it:

A. Helps nurses link theory to practice and improve their clinical decision-making. ✓
B. Is the easiest type of academic writing.
C. Does not require any evidence or examples.
D. Is only done for fun.
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Choose the sentence with the correct use of a possessive apostrophe.

A. The womens' ward is on the third floor.
B. The women's ward is on the third floor. ✓
C. The womens ward is on the third floor.
D. The woman's ward are on the third floor.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scholarly academic source?

A. It has been peer-reviewed.
B. It includes a list of references.
C. It is written by an expert in the field.
D. It is published on a personal, anonymous blog. ✓
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The purpose of writing a “letter to the editor” for a professional journal is typically to:

A. Apply for a job.
B. Respond to a recently published article or raise an issue for discussion among peers. ✓
C. Submit a full-length research paper.
D. Complain about the journal's subscription fee.
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Which sentence provides the most objective description for a case report?

A. "The patient was a very pleasant 68-year-old man."
B. "A 68-year-old male was admitted with a chief complaint of chest pain." ✓
C. "This poor old man was brought to the hospital with terrible chest pain."
D. "A 68-year-old man, who was obviously a heavy smoker, came in."
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“A number of studies ______ shown a link between smoking and lung cancer.”

A. has
B. have ✓
C. is
D. was
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A ‘running head’ in APA format is:

A. A short title that appears at the top of every page of the paper. ✓
B. The main title of the paper.
C. A list of headings used within the paper.
D. The author's last name and page number.
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“Common knowledge” is information that can be included in an academic paper without citation. Which of the following is an example of common knowledge?

A. The specific results of a 2023 clinical trial.
B. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. ✓
C. A direct quote from a nursing theorist.
D. A statistic about nurse staffing ratios from a recent journal article.
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An effective academic argument is typically:

A. A passionate plea based on emotion.
B. A balanced presentation of a claim supported by logical reasoning and credible evidence. ✓
C. A summary of one expert's opinion.
D. A list of facts without any analysis.
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Which statement is an opinion rather than an evidence-based claim?

A. "The study found a 15% reduction in infection rates after the intervention."
B. "Hand hygiene is the most important aspect of nursing care." ✓
C. "According to WHO (2023), proper hand hygiene can prevent up to 50% of avoidable infections."
D. "The sample size for the study was 250 patients."
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The “Introduction” section of an essay is often compared to a funnel because it:

A. Is the longest section of the essay.
B. Moves from a broad, general topic to a specific thesis statement. ✓
C. Filters out all unnecessary information.
D. Is narrow at the beginning and wide at the end.
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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

A. The patient was stable; however, he remained on the monitor. ✓
B. The patient was stable, however; he remained on the monitor.
C. The patient was stable; and he remained on the monitor.
D. The patient was stable; because he remained on the monitor.
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In academic writing, what is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

A. To introduce the topic of the next paragraph.
B. To summarize the paragraph's main point and link it back to the thesis statement. ✓
C. To present a new piece of evidence.
D. To ask the reader a rhetorical question.
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“Academic integrity” refers to:

A. The act of upholding honesty and avoiding plagiarism, cheating, or data fabrication in academic work. ✓
B. The physical structure of the university building.
C. The process of getting good grades.
D. The ability to write very quickly.
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Case Study (Documentation Ethics): A student nurse is writing a case report for an assignment. To maintain patient confidentiality, she must:**

A. Use the patient's full name and medical record number.
B. Remove all identifying information (e.g., use a pseudonym, change dates, omit specific locations). ✓
C. Ask the patient for permission to use their name in her paper.
D. Only show the report to her friends.
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Case Study (Argumentation): A student writes, “The government should fund nursing research.” To turn this opinion into a strong academic argument, the student needs to add:**

A. A statement that doctors agree with this idea.
B. Evidence demonstrating how funding nursing research leads to improved public health outcomes. ✓
C. A sentence saying that this is a very important issue.
D. A more emotional and passionate tone.
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Case Study (Clarity in Writing): Which charting entry is clearest and least ambiguous?

A. "Patient drank some water."
B. "Patient drank an adequate amount of fluid."
C. "Patient consumed approx. 200mL of water at 10:00." ✓
D. "Patient was thirsty and had a drink."
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