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Which of the following is NOT a type of vocabulary used in academic contexts?
Which of the following is NOT a type of vocabulary used in academic contexts?
- General words (correct)
- Technical words
- Nominalisation
- Non-general 'academic' words
What is one challenge in defining academic vocabulary?
What is one challenge in defining academic vocabulary?
- The definition of 'academic contexts' is unclear (correct)
- Academic vocabulary is only used in written contexts
- There is a lack of research on academic vocabulary
- The vocabulary used in academic contexts is constantly changing
Which type of academic vocabulary do writers tend to focus on?
Which type of academic vocabulary do writers tend to focus on?
- Technical words
- Nominalisation (correct)
- Non-general 'academic' words
- General words
What does the term 'nominalisation' refer to in relation to academic vocabulary?
What does the term 'nominalisation' refer to in relation to academic vocabulary?
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What does the text mention as a factor that influences the academic vocabulary needed for writing?
What does the text mention as a factor that influences the academic vocabulary needed for writing?
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