Academic Writing: Complexity & Formality

<p>&quot;The researchers' thorough analysis of the data led to insights.&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By converting verbs into nouns, thus allowing for more information to be encapsulated in fewer words (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Written language often incorporates more subordinate clauses and complex vocabulary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are considered too informal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher proportion of content words compared to function words. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abundance of content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To emphasize the subject matter rather than the writer's personal involvement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The data suggests a positive correlation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To follow the established conventions and expectations of the field. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The researchers declined to provide explanations... (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To present information supported by evidence and avoid exaggerations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Honestly, the experiment was a complete disaster. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual instruction addresses certain needs of a learner. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of complex sentence structures and vocabulary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The data indicate a significant correlation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The investigation elucidates the technological impact on students' learning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prepare them to express and interpret thoughts and ideas using appropriate strategies and language conventions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&quot;My paper, I'll make it clear, talks about the reasons behind why students drop out of college.&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps adhere to accepted rules, forms, and conventions of a writing community or discipline. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using contractions frequently to save space. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Investigate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is intelligent, she is also very kind. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sentence containing too many subordinate or coordinate clauses strung together. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We prefer hiking, swimming, and biking. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because the sun was shining and the birds were singing, it was a beautiful day. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dog barked loudly, it wanted to go outside. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Will submit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The long movie had many scenes, some of which were boring, causing me to almost fall asleep. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After the long and tiring journey. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She likes swimming, hiking, and biking. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He enjoys reading books, playing the guitar, and watching movies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He likes to sing and dancing is fun for him. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I haven't seen that movie, and she hasn't either. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were all ready to leave when the phone rang; they had already packed their bags. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She enjoys painting, drawing, sculpting, etc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The movie was quite boring. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We need to study for the exam. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The results strongly suggest a potential correlation, but further investigation is required. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it was raining, I took my umbrella. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potentially indicates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Although I was tired, I finished my work, and then I went to bed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Running quickly to catch the bus. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The evidence strongly suggests that... (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I went to the store; I had forgotten my wallet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Words like 'I' and 'we' used in writing.

Shortened forms of words like 'can't' or 'won't'.

Language that follows established writing rules for academic settings.

Informal language not suitable for academic writing.

Sentences that include multiple clauses and advanced vocabulary.

Formal language used specifically in academic writing.

Informal language often used in conversation; not formal.

Accepted norms for writing within a discipline or community.

The process of converting verbs or adjectives into nouns.

A style characterized by the use of complex structures and advanced vocabulary.

Commonly used words in academic literature that convey precise meanings.

Phrases that replace clauses with a focus on nouns for brevity and clarity.

Dependent clauses that provide additional information but cannot stand alone.

A formal style of writing appropriate for scholarly communication.

Actions that take unfair advantage of a situation or person.

The process of distinguishing or recognizing differences within items or concepts.

The ratio of content words to total words in a text.

Words that carry meaning, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

A writing style that emphasizes facts over personal opinions.

A writing approach that avoids subjective language and unsupported claims.

Pronouns that refer to others (he, she, they) instead of the writer.

Involvement of personal feelings or opinions in writing.

Statements must be backed up with factual data or examples.

Rules given by institutions on how to present writing effectively.

Words or phrases that express uncertainty or likelihood, such as probable or possible.

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, often expressed as a percentage or fraction.

A sentence that contains a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

A sentence containing one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

A sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Incomplete sentences that lack a main clause or do not express a complete thought.

Sentences that improperly connect independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

Short, disjointed sentences strung together that disrupt flow.

Overly long sentences with too many clauses, making them hard to read.

Joining two independent clauses with just a comma, creating an error.

Using the same grammatical forms to create balance in writing.

A fragment that describes a noun but lacks a verb, creating incompleteness.

A fragment using a gerund but lacking a complete thought.

Verbs ending in -ing that function as nouns in a sentence.

The base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', used to express actions.

Using 'also' in place of 'either' in negative sentences is wrong.

'Already' implies time; 'all ready' means fully prepared.

The verb following 'to' should always be in its base form.

Avoid using 'and' before 'etc.' as it's redundant.

'Quite' means wholly or greatly, not a small amount.