English for Academic and Professional Purposes Midterm Reviewer Quiz
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Which type of text is written by professionals or experts in a particular field?

  • Textbooks
  • Essays
  • Academic language
  • Academic text (correct)
  • What is the language used in textbooks, classrooms, tests, and each discipline called?

  • Academic text
  • Formal language
  • Academic language (correct)
  • Specialized language
  • What is the difference between academic language and everyday spoken English?

  • Academic language is used in social interactions
  • Academic language is less structured
  • Academic language uses more complex vocabulary (correct)
  • Academic language is less formal
  • What is the defining characteristic of academic texts?

    <p>They are based on facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of essays?

    <p>To show how deep you have learned a topic or lesson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of language is used in textbooks, classrooms, tests, and each discipline?

    <p>Academic language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of essays?

    <p>To show how deep one has learned a topic or lesson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of text is specifically designed to help learners for specific subjects or disciplines?

    <p>Textbooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of academic texts?

    <p>They are written in formal language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between academic language and everyday spoken English?

    <p>Academic language is used in schools, while everyday spoken English is used in social interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Academic Texts

    • Professionals or experts in a particular field write academic texts.
    • Academic language is used in textbooks, classrooms, tests, and each discipline.
    • Academic language is more formal and precise than everyday spoken English. It focuses on clarity, conciseness, and objectivity.
    • Clarity, conciseness, and objectivity are defining characteristics of academic texts.
    • Textbooks are specifically designed to help learners for specific subjects or disciplines.
    • The purpose of essays is to present a reasoned argument or analysis of a topic.

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    Test your knowledge of English for Academic and Professional Purposes with this Midterm Reviewer quiz. This quiz will cover topics such as academic texts and their defining characteristics, including their critical, objective, and specialized nature. You will also be tested on your understanding of academic language and its formal style and tone. Put your knowledge to the test and prepare for your upcoming midterm with this comprehensive review quiz.

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