Academic Writing: Phrasal Verbs
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What is a characteristic of phrasal verbs in the context of academic writing?

  • They consist of just one word.
  • They are always too informal for academic contexts.
  • They can be used properly to impress graders. (correct)
  • They should only be used in everyday conversations.

    • What does the phrasal verb 'account for' mean?

  • To record a situation.
  • To calculate expenses.
  • To consider something in your thought process. (correct)
  • To justify an action.

    • Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'carry out'?

  • Perform
  • Execute
  • Investigate (correct)
  • Conduct

    • What does the phrase 'cut back on' imply?

    <p>To reduce consumption. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In academic writing, which of the following phrasal verbs would be used to express the action of postponing something?

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

    Which phrasal verb means to disregard something as a possibility?

    <p>Rule out (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'take into consideration' imply?

    <p>To include something in a decision-making process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phrasal verbs suggests acting without the luxuries of something?

    <p>Do without (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of 'ruling out' an option?

    <p>Identifying an option as impossible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'put off' something?

    <p>To postpone or delay an event (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the speaker take after speaking to the neighbor and landlord?

    <p>He called the police (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the speaker encouraged to use phrasal verbs in writing?

    <p>They can enhance vocabulary scores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker imply about informal or slang phrasal verbs?

    <p>They should be avoided in formal writing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the speaker's frustration with the neighbor?

    <p>Frequent parties and loud music (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'not ruling out' signify in negotiations?

    <p>Leaving an option available for consideration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What suggestion is made regarding the use of phrasal verbs in writing?

    <p>Use them only if they are formal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'account for' in financial planning?

    <p>Include all relevant factors in calculations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the phrase 'carry out'?

    <p>To execute or perform a task (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When someone 'looks into' something, what are they doing?

    <p>Investigating to find more information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'cut back on' different from 'cut down'?

    <p>Cut back on indicates spending less but still spending (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'do without' something?

    <p>To be successful or survive without it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'follow through' imply in the context of completing tasks?

    <p>To complete a task or keep a promise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to frown upon something?

    <p>To disapprove or view it negatively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might someone 'resort to' an action?

    <p>When all other options have been exhausted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a 'surprise expense'?

    <p>Emergency car repair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In financial contexts, 'cut down' usually refers to what action?

    <p>Reducing total expenses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'collocations' refer to in language usage?

    <p>Commonly used phrases or word pairs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'carry out an experiment' means what?

    <p>To conduct or perform an experiment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'cutback' in a business context?

    <p>A reduction in expenses leading to job losses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Academic Writing: Phrasal Verbs

    • Phrasal verbs are acceptable and even beneficial in academic writing, unlike popular belief.
    • Phrasal verbs, a combination of verb and preposition, often have specialized meanings in academic settings

    Common Phrasal Verbs for Academic Writing

    • Account for: Consider something when making plans or budgets; synonymous with "take into account"
    • Take into account/consideration: Include something in your thought process for planning or budgeting (similar to "account for")
    • Carry out: To perform an action, especially in experiments or other specific contexts
    • Look into/find out: Investigate to discover additional information (synonyms to one another)
    • Cut down/cut back on: Reduce spending or lessen involvement in something ("cut back" also functions as a noun — "cutback")

    Less Common, Yet Beneficial Phrasal Verbs

    • Do without: Have the ability to succeed or survive without something
    • Follow through: Complete a task; keep a promise
    • Frown upon: Disapprove or not accept something; not generally a bad thing, just unpopular
    • Resort to: Use something as a final option, often not desired but necessary
    • Rule out: Consider something impossible, make it unavailable as an option.
    • Put off: Postpone to a later time

    Avoiding Common Mistakes

    • Be aware of the distinction between phrasal verbs and their individual parts of speech (noun/verb) to correctly use them.
    • Be careful not to mix up similar-sounding phrasal verbs like "look into" and "look out."
    • Use collocations (word groupings) properly to enhance academic writing. Avoid mixing up phrasal verbs and find the best fit for context.

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    This quiz covers the use of phrasal verbs in academic writing, highlighting their importance and appropriateness in a formal context. Explore common and less common phrasal verbs that can enhance your writing. Test your understanding of how to effectively incorporate these expressions in your academic work.

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