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What is a key characteristic of complex written language in academic texts?
What is a key characteristic of complex written language in academic texts?
- Limited grammatical complexity
- Shorter texts with simpler vocabulary
- More varied and lexically complex vocabulary (correct)
- Fewer subordinate clauses
Which type of language should be avoided in formal writing?
Which type of language should be avoided in formal writing?
- Technical terms related to the topic
- Colloquial words and expressions (correct)
- Informal vocabulary
- Emotive language
In academic texts, what type of facts are presented?
In academic texts, what type of facts are presented?
- Opinion-based facts
- Embellished facts for emphasis
- Inaccurate and vague facts
- Accurate and precise facts (correct)
What kind of language is preferred in academic texts to emphasize information and arguments?
What kind of language is preferred in academic texts to emphasize information and arguments?
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What does it mean for an academic text to be explicit?
What does it mean for an academic text to be explicit?
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Which of the following is a requirement for academic texts?
Which of the following is a requirement for academic texts?
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What is a crucial aspect of organizing academic texts?
What is a crucial aspect of organizing academic texts?
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Which term best describes making decisions about the strength of claims in academic texts?
Which term best describes making decisions about the strength of claims in academic texts?
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'Well-planned' refers to which aspect of academic text creation?
'Well-planned' refers to which aspect of academic text creation?
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What does summarizing involve?
What does summarizing involve?
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