Academic Writing Conventions and Practices

What is Academic English primarily used for?

• Casual conversations with friends

• Social media posts and chatting at university

• Lectures, seminars, books, and journals in educational settings

• Personal diaries and creative writing

Why is Academic English considered essential for success in school, especially colleges and universities?

• It helps students make friends easily.

• It is the language used in all formal educational contexts.

• It allows for more creative expression.

• It is easier to learn than everyday English.

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Which of the following best describes the vocabulary used in Academic English?

• It primarily consists of slang and colloquialisms.

• It includes academic and subject-specific words.

• It is identical to everyday conversational vocabulary.

• It avoids all simple words.

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What is the primary audience for the formal style of Academic English?

• Close friends and family

• General public

• Scholarly audiences

• Young children

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Which of the following are generally NOT allowed in Academic English?

• Formal vocabulary and objective tone

• Slang, contractions, and first-person pronouns

• Hedging language and cautious statements

• Subject-specific terminology

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What is the characteristic tone of Academic English?

• Emotional, subjective, and informal

• Casual, humorous, and personal

• Cautious, objective, and balanced

• Assertive, opinionated, and direct

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Which sentence is more appropriate for academic writing?

• I think that the first-person pronoun is not commonly used in academic English.

• The first-person pronoun is not commonly used in academic English.

• In my opinion, the first-person pronoun is not commonly used in academic English.

• We believe the first-person pronoun is not commonly used in academic English.

Why should personal phrases like "I think" or "in my opinion" be avoided in academic writing?

• They make the writing too long.

• Teachers prefer demonstrable proof instead of personal opinions.

• They are considered too formal.

• They are only used in creative writing.

Why are absolute words like "always" or "never" generally avoided in academic English?

• They make sentences too short.

• They don't allow for exceptions.

• They are considered too informal.

• They are difficult to spell.

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Which statement is more appropriate for academic writing?

• For today's high school graduates, technical training is always a good idea.

• For today's high school graduates, technical training can be a good idea.

• Technical training is never a bad idea for high school graduates.

• Every high school graduate needs technical training.