The Features of Academic Language

What are the features of academic language?

• Informal and colloquial

• Complex and technical

• Simple and everyday

• Emotional and expressive

Which language is commonly used in academic and professional settings?

• Slang language

• Academic language

• Regional dialects

• Texting language

What is the purpose of academic language?

• To confuse readers

• To communicate complex ideas

• To exclude certain individuals

• To entertain the audience

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic language?

• Precise and specific

• Objective and neutral

• Informal and casual

• Logical and coherent

What is the tone of academic language?

• Casual and relaxed

• Emotional and subjective

• Formal and objective

• Humorous and entertaining

What type of vocabulary is commonly used in academic language?

• Simple and basic

• Technical and specialized

• Slang and colloquial

• Regional and dialectal

Which of the following is NOT a feature of academic language?

• Clarity and precision

• Conciseness and brevity

• Subjectivity and bias

• Coherence and cohesion

What is the level of formality in academic language?

• Informal and casual

• Neutral and objective

• Slang and colloquial

• Formal and professional

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of academic language?

• To inform and educate

• To persuade and convince

• To entertain and amuse

• To analyze and evaluate

What is the structure of academic language?

• Loose and disorganized

• Random and chaotic

• Clear and organized

• Confusing and jumbled