Critical Reading: Evaluating Report Structure and Tone Quiz

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1. Which of the following is a key feature of a well-written report?

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Reports rely on structure, evidence, and objectivity.

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Critical Reading: Evaluating Report Structure And Tone Quiz - Quiz

Go beyond the data and assess the quality of the communication! In this evaluating reports structure tone quiz, you'll perform a high-level review of formal texts. You'll practice assessing the effectiveness of the report's structure, verifying the objectivity of the writer's tone, and judging the overall clarity. Each question enhances... see moreyour critical reading skills.
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2. True or False: A good article always includes at least one direct quote from an expert or witness.

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Many articles do, but it’s not required if information is paraphrased accurately.

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3. Which part of a report provides background or context for the topic?

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The introduction sets up the topic and purpose.

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4. Which sentence shows a neutral tone?

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It reports facts without judgmental language.

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5. Match each section (a–b) with its main purpose (1–2).

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Methods describe the process; results present findings.

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6. Which of the following best defines the “body” of a report?

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The body develops and supports the main ideas.

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7. True or False: Articles and reports both require a clear central idea supported by evidence.

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Both forms organize around a focused purpose and main idea.

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8. An author’s ______ reveals how they feel about the topic.

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Tone shows attitude through word choice and style.

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9. Which feature is most likely found in a news article but not in a formal report?

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News articles use headlines to attract attention.

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10. Which statement shows bias?

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Name-calling or emotional phrasing signals bias.

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11. Match each example (a–b) with the correct type of source (1–2).

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Primary = original information; secondary = interpretation.

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12. True or False: Reports should use first-person pronouns to make them more personal.

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Reports should maintain an impersonal, formal tone.

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13. Which sentence best shows proper citation in a report?

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Proper citations credit sources and strengthen credibility.

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14. In “The article highlights the importance of sleep for teenagers,” the word highlights means ______.

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“Highlights” means to draw attention to or stress.

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15. True or False: A well-structured article ends by reinforcing the main idea or calling readers to reflect.

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Conclusions wrap up the topic and reinforce the central message.

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Which of the following is a key feature of a well-written report?
True or False: A good article always includes at least one direct...
Which part of a report provides background or context for the topic?
Which sentence shows a neutral tone?
Match each section (a–b) with its main purpose (1–2).
Which of the following best defines the “body” of a report?
True or False: Articles and reports both require a clear central idea...
An author’s ______ reveals how they feel about the topic.
Which feature is most likely found in a news article but not in a...
Which statement shows bias?
Match each example (a–b) with the correct type of source (1–2).
True or False: Reports should use first-person pronouns to make them...
Which sentence best shows proper citation in a report?
In “The article highlights the importance of sleep for teenagers,”...
True or False: A well-structured article ends by reinforcing the main...
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