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What is a common issue with using 'lazy verbs' in writing?
What is a common issue with using 'lazy verbs' in writing?
Which term is often used to describe verbs like 'Demonstrate' and 'Present' in scientific writing?
Which term is often used to describe verbs like 'Demonstrate' and 'Present' in scientific writing?
Why should 'lazy verbs' not be coupled with nonhuman subjects in writing?
Why should 'lazy verbs' not be coupled with nonhuman subjects in writing?
What should writers focus on when improving readability in scientific writing?
What should writers focus on when improving readability in scientific writing?
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How does using 'lazy verbs' with nonhuman subjects impact the clarity of scientific writing?
How does using 'lazy verbs' with nonhuman subjects impact the clarity of scientific writing?
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Which of the following is a common issue associated with colorless 'red flag' verbs in writing?
Which of the following is a common issue associated with colorless 'red flag' verbs in writing?
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What is the main purpose of using livelier verbs in scientific writing?
What is the main purpose of using livelier verbs in scientific writing?
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How do 'lazy verbs' impact the role clarity in scientific writing?
How do 'lazy verbs' impact the role clarity in scientific writing?
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What is a common grammatical error highlighted in the text?
What is a common grammatical error highlighted in the text?
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Which term describes a verb that is not clearly aligned with its subject in a sentence?
Which term describes a verb that is not clearly aligned with its subject in a sentence?
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How can the sentence 'Using our inoculation procedures, infected hamsters developed granulomata' be corrected to ensure proper subject-verb agreement?
How can the sentence 'Using our inoculation procedures, infected hamsters developed granulomata' be corrected to ensure proper subject-verb agreement?
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What is a possible consequence of using 'lazy verbs' in scientific writing?
What is a possible consequence of using 'lazy verbs' in scientific writing?
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Which factor should be considered when revising the sentence 'Considering the limitations of the sample size, the conclusions should be interpreted with caution'?
Which factor should be considered when revising the sentence 'Considering the limitations of the sample size, the conclusions should be interpreted with caution'?
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What technique is recommended to fix dangling participles in sentences?
What technique is recommended to fix dangling participles in sentences?
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'Our inoculation procedures produced granulomata in infected hamsters.' illustrates proper:
'Our inoculation procedures produced granulomata in infected hamsters.' illustrates proper:
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'When we used our inoculation procedures, infected hamsters developed granulomata.' shows improvement in:
'When we used our inoculation procedures, infected hamsters developed granulomata.' shows improvement in:
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Why is it essential to align subjects and verbs correctly in scientific writing?
Why is it essential to align subjects and verbs correctly in scientific writing?
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Which term describes verbs that lack specificity or clarity in relating to their subjects?
Which term describes verbs that lack specificity or clarity in relating to their subjects?
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