Vocabulary
Define this word: Attribute
- regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
- a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Why do we use inverted conditionals?
To sound more formal.
In order to properly evaluate an argument or claim, it's important to trust the writer fully in it's professionalism and integrity.
Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect.
It's important to always verify the validity of anyone's claims.
Define this word: Infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
How do we use Inverted conditionals?
should + subject + base form
Should this trend continue, DVDs will become obsolete by the end of the decade.
were + subject + to + base form
Were companies not to adapt, they would risk losing out to competitors.
In order to properly evaluate an argument or claim, it's important to distinguish the writer's opinion from others presented in a text.
Correct or Incorrect?
Define this word: Intrinsic
belonging naturally; essential.
Use invert conditionals with this sentence:
Companies may stop investing in e-books if sales continue to stagnate.
Should sales of e-books continue to stagnate, companies may stop investing in them.
Data.
Define this word: Exceed
- be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing).
-go beyond what is allowed or stipulated by (a set limit, especially of one's authority).
-be better than; surpass.
Use invert conditionals with this sentence:
Investors might well lose faith in the project if sales were to decline any further.
Were sales to decline any further, investors might well lose faith in the project.
What are two ways of supporting an argument in academic writing?
2. Present the data first as a basis for the opinion that follows.
Define this word: Staggering
deeply shocking; astonishing.
Use invert conditionals with this sentence:
If consumers don't adopt early, the product might fail in it's first year.
Were consumers not to adopt early, the product might fail in its first year.
Data is always reliable and we should never question it.
Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect.
Sometimes data can be manipulated in a bias way and not be presented in an objective and critical manner.