Academic Writing
Which of the following conjunctions of example should not be used in academic work?
A. such as
B. especially
C. like
C
What does et al. mean?
et alia- and others
This word is a synonym of element or part.
segment, component
What term refers to the unnecessary repetition of words or ideas in writing?
Redundancy
How many strings does a standard guitar have?
Six
An essential part of summarising is:
A. reducing the text by 50%
B. finding synonyms for all the verbs
C. fully understanding the text
C
What is the correct author and year format for a journal article in a reference list?
A. John Brill, 2011.
B. Brill, J. B. 2011.
C. Brill, JB, (2011).
D. Brill, J. B. (2011).
D
This word means to show, or clarify, by examples or comparing.
illustrate, demonstrate
Police is here.
Is the sentence grammatically correct in Standard English?
Incorrect.
The police are here. "Police" is a plural noun referring to a group of officers.
This planet is known for its prominent rings and is the sixth from the Sun in our solar system.
Saturn
Which of the following sentences uses the correct language for an academic essay?
A. Although the outcomes of the trial appear conclusive, you should note that sample group was extremely small.
B. Although the outcomes of the trial appear conclusive, it should be noted that the sample group was extremely small.
B
It is better to use passive verbs or impersonal subjects rather than addressing your reader directly.
True or False: The reference list is arranged in the order of resources cited in your assignment.
False.
Reference lists in the Harvard style are arranged alphabetically by the author's surname
This word means easily seen or understood, obvious.
Evident, clear, apparent
What is a sentence that improperly combines two or more independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions?
Run-on sentence
What movie was the first feature-length animated film ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Which of these sentences demonstrates the most effective way to present your opinion?
A. Budget cuts introduced by the government may have contributed to the rise of far-right, populist movements.
B. Budget cuts introduced by the government led directly to the rise of far-right, populist movements.
A
When presenting an opinion or argument it is better to use cautious or tentative language.
What kind of material is being referenced?
Better Health Channel. (2012). Body image and diets. Available from from http://www.betterhealth.vic. gov.au/ bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_image_a nd_diets?open[Accessed 20 November 2024].
A. web page
B. book chapter
C. journal article
A
This word means easy to distinguish from others; it is not similar to them.
distinct, unique, different or individual
What is fragment in writing?
A fragment is a group of words that does not form a complete sentence. It typically lacks either a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.
What is the iconic natural landmark in Arizona known for its immense size and colorful landscape, carved by the Colorado River?
Grand Canyon
Which of these sentences best demonstrates the use of formal academic language?
A. Despite numerous campaigns designed to raise awareness of childhood obesity, successive governments have struggled to get rid of the problem.
B. Despite numerous campaigns designed to raise awareness of childhood obesity, successive governments have struggled to eliminate the problem.
B
In academic writing it is usually best to avoid the use of phrasal verbs as they can often sound too informal.
For a journal article reference what should be italicised?
A. the title of the article
B. the journal name
B
This word refers to a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning.
inference, deduction
What type of grammatical error is illustrated in the following example: 'I enjoy reading, to jog, and swimming'?
An error in parallelism
Which animal baby is called a cygnet?
Swan