Reporting Verbs
Use one of the following verbs to complete the sentence: discuss, claim, argue
Schmidt (2010) _______ that the process of language acquisition is important in childhood.
Schmidt (2010) claims that the process of language acquisition is important in childhood.
Is ‘the’ used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
Students should prepare for the increased workload at university.
Incorrect
Students should prepare for an increased workload at university.
Change the following sentence into passive voice.
Students write a lot of essays at university.
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
A lot / Many essays are written at university.
Change a verb in the sentence to create a nominalised sentence.
The internet has allowed us to develop many new businesses.
The internet has allowed the development of many new businesses.
Combine the two sentences into ONE relative clause sentence.
The meeting finished at 2pm. Shareholders attended the meeting.
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
The meeting, which was attended by shareholders, finished at 2pm.
Use one of the following verbs to complete the sentence: argue, complain, discuss
NASA (1987) ______ that governments should continue to fund space projects.
NASA (1987) argues that governments should continue to fund space projects
Is ‘the’ used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
There has never been the more exciting time to be alive.
Incorrect
a more exciting time
Change the following sentence into passive voice.
Someone weighed our luggage at the airport.
ANSWER:
The luggage was weighed at the airport.
Change a verb in the sentence to create a nominalised sentence.
Historians admire Nelson Mandela for his political work in South Africa.
Historians have admiration for the political work of Nelson Mandela.
Combine the two sentences into ONE relative clause sentence.
The experiment was conducted in a laboratory. The experiment results were inconclusive.
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
The experiment, which was conducted in a laboratory, was inconclusive.
Use one of the following verbs to complete the sentence: assume, claim, describe
Uvarov (2001) ______ that the causes of the revolution can be traced back to the 18th century.
Uvarov (2001) claims that the causes of the revolution can be traced back to the 18th century
Is ‘the’ used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
The 1980’s was a time of innovation and saw the development of many new inventions.
Correct
the 1980s – time period
the development – specific items
Change the following sentence into passive voice.
You create the effect by adding water.
ANSWER:
The effect is created by adding water.
Change a verb in the sentence to create a nominalised sentence.
The COVID-19 virus requires us to adapt to new rules and restrictions.
The COVID-19 virus requires adaptation to new rules and regulations.
Can ‘that’ be omitted from this relative clause sentence?
The cost of electricity did not explain all the financial problems that the company had.
Yes
‘that’ is the object of the sentence
Use one of the following verbs to complete the sentence: exaggerate, propose, indicate
Brown (2012) ________ that Abbott’s proposal was unacceptable in her opinion.
Brown (2012) indicates that Abbott’s proposal was unacceptable in her opinion.
Is ‘the’ used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
I would like to thank team for all their hard work in producing the final proposal on time and under budget.
Incorrect
to thank the team
Change the following sentence into passive voice.
People say that youth is wasted on the young.
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
It is said that youth is wasted on the young.
Change a verb in the sentence to create a nominalised sentence.
Writers need to vary their storylines to remain interesting to the public.
Writers need variation(s) in storylines to remain interesting to the public.
Can ‘which’ be omitted from this relative clause sentence?
Researchers rely on the computer programs which calculate the odds.
No
‘which’ is the subject of the sentence
Use one of the following verbs to complete the sentence: cast doubt on, suggest, argue
Davidson (2006) ______________ previous research in the field.
Davidson (2006) casts doubt on previous research in the field.
Is ‘the’ used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
APA Referencing system has two essential components: the in-text citations and the final list of references.
Incorrect
The APA referencing system.. – specific type
Change the following sentence into passive voice.
The researchers analysed the results carefully to make sure they had not misinterpreted them.
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
The results were carefully analysed to check for misinterpretation.
Change a verb AND an adjective in the sentence to create a nominalised sentence.
We produce more when we are happy.
Production increases with happiness.
Choose ‘who’, ‘whom’ or ‘whose’ to complete the sentence.
For students ________ first language is English, Mandarin can be an incredibly difficult language to learn.
whose