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APA WRITE AND CITE PREPARATION MATERIAL 2025/2026
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A discussion board serves many purposes in a classroom. Which of the following is
NOT an intended purpose of the discussion board?
A
To collaborate with your fellow students and create dialogue.
B
To add relevant information to the lessons learned in class.
C
To share personal stories and social media links.
D
To invite further discussion on topics explored in class.
C
To share personal stories and social media links.
An ideal discussion board post will include three elements. Which of the following
is NOT a key element for a discussion post?
A
Introductory small talk, to create a friendly mood.
B
Your thought on the discussion topic.
C
References that support your thought or opinion.
D
Additional questions or areas for discussion.
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A
Introductory small talk, to create a friendly mood.
A classmate or instructor responds to your discussion board post or asks a
question. Must you always reply?
A
You should reply if you have additional information to add.
B
You should always reply to someone who has taken the time to comment on your
post.
C
You need to reply if there is ample time before the discussion board closes.
D
You need to reply if no one else joins the thread.
B
You should always reply to someone who has taken the time to comment on your
post.
When responding to a classmate's discussion board post, all of the following are
key requirements EXCEPT:
A
Contributing new information to the discussion.
B
Voicing support for the classmate's position.
C
Maintaining a professional tone, even when disagreeing.
D
Proofreading your post for spelling and grammar errors.
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B
Voicing support for the classmate's position.
Which of the following should you NOT use when drafting a discussion board
post?
A
Examples of common knowledge, even if unsupported.
B
References to areas in the lesson or textbook that answer the question.
C
Your personal thoughts and experiences.
D
References to scholarly sources that support your position.
A
Examples of common knowledge, even if unsupported.
There are four types of essays, known as modes of discourse. What is the acronym
that names the types of essays?
A
DINA
B
AMIE
C
EDNA
D
DORA
C
EDNA
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Essay writing relies on which of the following?
A
Thorough research of the topic.
B
Personal knowledge and reflection.
C
Collaboration with peers.
D
Data and results from the study.
B
Personal knowledge and reflection.
Which type of essay is meant to explain something, and includes a thesis
statement, a supporting argument, and a conclusion.
A
Expository
B
Descriptive
C
Narrative
D
Argumentative
A
Expository
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APA WRITE AND CITE PREPARATION MATERIAL 2025/2026
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A discussion board serves many purposes in a classroom. Which of the following is
NOT an intended purpose of the discussion board?
A
To collaborate with your fellow students and create dialogue.
B
To add relevant information to the lessons learned in class.
C
To share personal stories and social media links.
D
To invite further discussion on topics explored in class.
C
To share personal stories and social media links.
An ideal discussion board post will include three elements. Which of the following
is NOT a key element for a discussion post?
A
Introductory small talk, to create a friendly mood.
B
Your thought on the discussion topic.
C
References that support your thought or opinion.
D
Additional questions or areas for discussion.
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A
Introductory small talk, to create a friendly mood.
A classmate or instructor responds to your discussion board post or asks a
question. Must you always reply?
A
You should reply if you have additional information to add.
B
You should always reply to someone who has taken the time to comment on your
post.
C
You need to reply if there is ample time before the discussion board closes.
D
You need to reply if no one else joins the thread.
B
You should always reply to someone who has taken the time to comment on your
post.
When responding to a classmate's discussion board post, all of the following are
key requirements EXCEPT:
A
Contributing new information to the discussion.
B
Voicing support for the classmate's position.
C
Maintaining a professional tone, even when disagreeing.
D
Proofreading your post for spelling and grammar errors.
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B
Voicing support for the classmate's position.
Which of the following should you NOT use when drafting a discussion board
post?
A
Examples of common knowledge, even if unsupported.
B
References to areas in the lesson or textbook that answer the question.
C
Your personal thoughts and experiences.
D
References to scholarly sources that support your position.
A
Examples of common knowledge, even if unsupported.
There are four types of essays, known as modes of discourse. What is the acronym
that names the types of essays?
A
DINA
B
AMIE
C
EDNA
D
DORA
C
EDNA
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Essay writing relies on which of the following?
A
Thorough research of the topic.
B
Personal knowledge and reflection.
C
Collaboration with peers.
D
Data and results from the study.
B
Personal knowledge and reflection.
Which type of essay is meant to explain something, and includes a thesis
statement, a supporting argument, and a conclusion.
A
Expository
B
Descriptive
C
Narrative
D
Argumentative
A
Expository
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