EAP
Vocabulary
Connectors
Academic Writing
Grammar
100
What does EAP stand for?
English for Academic Purposes
100
Replace "get" with a more academic word.
Many students get poor results because they do not study enough.
Many students achieve poor results because they do not study enough.
100
The university increased funding for student support. ______, more students were able to access counselling services.
A. However
B. In contrast
C. As a result
D. Nevertheless
C. As a result
100
Academic writing for essays is usually divided into 6 stages.
What are they?
1. Understand the title
2. Brainstorm ideas
3. Write an outline
4. Write the essay
5. Check your work
6. Submit finished work
100
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. Students should to develop effective study strategies.
B. Students should developing effective study strategies.
C. Students should develop effective study strategies.
D. Students should developed effective study strategies.
C. Students should develop effective study strategies.
200
What is the main difference between General English and EAP?
General English focuses on communication in everyday situations, while EAP focuses on using English to study and succeed in academic contexts.
200
What does “analyse” mean?
A. To describe something
B. To examine something carefully
C. To memorise something
D. To give your opinion
B. To examine something carefully
200
Many students work while studying. ______, they may have less time for academic work.
A. In addition
B. Consequently
C. Similarly
D. In contrast
B. Consequently
200
This image is an example of which stage?
brainstorming
200
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The results of the study shows a clear trend.
B. The results of the study show a clear trend.
C. The results of the study showing a clear trend.
D. The results of the study has shown a clear trend.
B. The results of the study show a clear trend.
300
EAP OR NOT?
"Hey guys, I reckon university is pretty stressful."
NOT EAP
The language is informal. “Hey guys,” “I reckon” and “pretty bad” are more appropriate for casual conversation than academic writing.
300
The researchers investigated the ______ between sleep quality and academic performance.
A. relate
B. related
C. relating
D. relationship
D. relationship
300
Online learning offers greater flexibility. ______, some students find it difficult to stay motivated.
A. Therefore
B. Furthermore
C. However
D. For example
C. However
300
What is an outline and what does it include?
An outline is a plan for your writing. It will include the main ideas and show how they are organised and the overall structure.
300
Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect?
A. Researchers have identified several factors that affect student performance.
B. Researchers have identified several factors that affected student performance yesterday.
C. Researchers have identify several factors that affect student performance.
D. Researchers identified several factors that have affect student performance.
A. Researchers have identified several factors that affect student performance.
400
EAP OR NOT?
“Social media can have negative effects on students’ academic performance.”
EAP
It uses formal language and clearly communicates an academic idea. It avoids casual expressions.
400
In this sentence, what does significant mean?
The study found a significant difference between the two groups.
A. The difference was large.
B. The difference was important or meaningful according to the study.
C. The difference was surprising.
D. The difference was statistically significant.
B. The difference was important or meaningful according to the study.
400
International students may face language difficulties. ______, they may need additional academic support.
A. Nevertheless
B. For this reason
C. In contrast
D. Similarly
B. For this reason
400
Which option shows the most appropriate development of an academic paragraph?
A. Topic sentence → explanation of the idea → relevant evidence → concluding sentence
B. Topic sentence → several examples → explanation of the main idea → concluding sentence
C. Topic sentence → evidence → explanation of a different aspect of the topic → concluding sentence
D. Topic sentence → explanation → evidence that contradicts the main idea → concluding sentence
A. Topic sentence → explanation of the idea → relevant evidence → concluding sentence
400
Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice in academic writing?
A. Researchers conducted the experiment with 200 university students.
B. Researchers were conducted the experiment with 200 university students.
C. The experiment was conducted with 200 university students.
D. The experiment conducted with 200 university students.
C. The experiment was conducted with 200 university students.
500
EAP OR NOT?
“I think university students should have less homework because it sucks and they don't have time for anything.”
NOT EAP
The topic could be appropriate for an academic discussion, but the language is too informal. “I think” is not necessarily a problem, but “it sucks” and “don't have time for anything” are too conversational and vague.
500
Which combination is least appropriate?
A. conduct research
B. obtain results
C. pose a question
D. make research
D. make research
500
Research suggests that regular class attendance improves academic performance. ______, attendance alone does not guarantee high grades.
A. As a result
B. Nevertheless
C. For example
D. Similarly
B. Nevertheless
500
Which sentence would be the best supporting sentence after the topic sentence below?
Regular feedback can help university students improve their academic writing.
A. For example, feedback can help students identify weaknesses in their organisation and use of evidence.
B. However, regular feedback is not always available in every university course.
C. Therefore, universities should provide more opportunities for students to receive feedback.
D. In conclusion, regular feedback is an important part of academic development.
A. For example, feedback can help students identify weaknesses in their organisation and use of evidence.
500
Which sentence uses hedging most appropriately in academic writing?
A. The findings suggest that regular exercise may improve students' concentration.
B. The findings prove that regular exercise always improves students' concentration.
C. The findings show that regular exercise definitely improves every student's concentration.
D. The findings demonstrate that regular exercise will improve students' concentration in all situations.
A. The findings suggest that regular exercise may improve students' concentration.