Writing Structure
What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?
What's the past simple form of the verb write?
Wrote
Which word is not a synonym for 'problem': Issue, solution, or challenge?
Solution
What two linking words or phrases can you use to start a conclusion?
Any two: In conclusion, To sum up, Finally, To conclude, etc.
Correct the mistake: 'The results of the experiment shows a clear trend.'
The results of the experiment show a clear trend.
What is a common way to start an article to engage the reader?
By asking a question
Explain the difference between "its" and "it's".
"Its" is a possessive pronoun, and "it's" is a contraction of "it is".
What's the noun form of the verb explain?
Explanation
Which of these words shows contrast: Moreover, whereas, or similarly?
Whereas
Correct the mistake: 'On one hand, scientists think the project will...'
On the one hand, scientists think the project will...
How should ideas be connected within an email, article, or story to ensure good organisation?
By using paragraphs, linking words, and cohesive devices.
Change this sentence to the present perfect: The professor teaches courses on economics.
The professor has taught courses on economics.
Which word is not a synonym for 'impact': Result, process, or effect?
Process
Give two phrases you can use instead of 'For example.'
For instance, Such as, etc.
Correct the mistake: 'Many people were effected...'
Many people were affected...
What kind of tenses are essential for telling a story?
Narrative tenses: past simple (events), past continuous (background), past perfect (earlier events).
Change this sentence to the passive voice: 'The researcher conducted the experiment.'
The experiment was conducted by the researcher.
Explain the difference between interested and interesting.
Interested describes a person feeling interest, and interesting describes something that causes interest.
Create an example sentence that correctly uses a linking word or phrase to add information.
Possible answer: Furthermore, studies show that exercise can improve mental health.
Correct the mistake: 'The theory was accepted, it received some criticism.'
Possible answers: The theory was accepted, but it received some criticism. / Although the theory was accepted, it received some criticism.
Name one thing that the last sentence of a conclusion paragraph should do.
Possible answers: offer a final thought, make a call to action, leave a thought-provoking question, suggest further research, etc.
Change this sentence to reported speech: John Adams: "Further research is needed."
Possible Answers: According to John Adams, further research is needed. / John Adams suggests further research is needed.
What's the meaning of the verb analyse? Give an example sentence using the word.
Possible answer: To study or examine something in detail, e.g. This essay will analyse the impact of social media on teenagers.
Why are linking phrases important in academic writing? Give two reasons.
Possible answer: They help to show connections between ideas and improve the flow of the essay.
Correct the mistakes in academic style: Researchers say it is a big deal.
Possible answer: Researchers claim it is significant.