ELPAC Academic Language

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What is NOT an example of a text?

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movie

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What does it mean to talk about something briefly or casually? (verb)

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mention

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What are facts provided about something? (noun)

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Information

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What does it mean to infer? (verb)

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to read between the lines; to find the hidden meaning

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What does it mean to show or prove to be right or reasonable? (verb)

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Justify

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What is a paragraph?

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A group of sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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What is a passage?

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A section of written text.

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What is an article?

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A written work published in a print or online medium.

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What is the meaning of 'support' in an academic context?

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Evidence or reasoning that backs up a claim.

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What does 'relevant' mean?

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Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.