Vocab
What does the phrasal verb make up mean?
invent a story / create a lie
Turn into passive: “They deliver newspapers every morning.”
Newspapers are delivered every morning.
Name an academic website that helps generate citations.
Purdue OWL
Give a correct formal greeting.
Dear Professor ___ / Dear Dr. ___
Give a collocation meaning “be extremely famous for many years.”
be a household name
Use a modal: “I’m sure she didn’t hear me.”
She can’t/couldn't have heard me.
What TWO things must be included in a paraphrase?
(1) different wording, (2) a citation.
Rewrite formally: “Send me the slides.”
Could you please send me the slides?
What’s a word for “a strange, unexplained event”?
a supernatural event
Rewrite: “Perhaps he forgot to set his alarm.” using a modal
He might have forgotten to set his alarm.
Correct the in-text citation: (jones. 2021 p,44)
(Jones, 2021, p. 44)
Write one sentence politely asking for clarification.
Could you please clarify what is required for the assignment?
“She always tries to ________ by wearing bright clothes.”
stand out
Choose the correct option:
“I ______ get my driving license that day.”
a) could
b) was able to
was able to
what indent should references have
hanging
What is a good closing line for an academic email?
Thank you for your time and assistance. / Kind regards.
Create a short 3–4 sentence mystery mini-story using ALL FOUR of these items correctly:
run into (phrasal verb)
a clever hoax (collocation)
to vanish
Rewrite the sentence below so that it:
uses a perfect modal
uses the passive voice
keeps the same meaning.
Original sentence:
People are almost certain that someone accidentally deleted the entire database last night.
The entire database must have been deleted accidentally last night.
It must have been the case that the entire database was deleted accidentally last night.
Identify ALL APA problems in it and explain how to correct them:
Many experts argue that technology has changed how young people learn (Brown 2020). they spend more time using digital tools than reading printed materials. According to smith, 2021, “students prefer interactive materials now”(p. 52).
Many experts argue that technology has changed how young people learn (Brown, 2020). They spend more time using digital tools than reading printed materials. According to Smith (2021), “students prefer interactive materials now” (p. 52).
Write a formal email (4–5 sentences) requesting an extension for a deadline because of an unexpected problem, without saying exactly what the problem is. Include:
polite request
brief but vague explanation
reassurance you will complete the task
professional ending
Dear Professor ___,
I am writing to request a short extension for the upcoming deadline due to an unexpected personal issue. I am still working on the assignment and can complete it promptly with a little extra time. I would greatly appreciate your understanding.
Kind regards, ___