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What type of organization pattern is commonly found in social science texts?

  • Problem-solution
  • Comparison and contrast (correct)
  • Cause-effect
  • Sequence

Which of the following is a term commonly associated with Economics?

  • Symbol
  • Market (correct)
  • Gothic
  • Mood

What is a distinctive feature of language in mathematics texts?

  • Dominant use of figures of speech
  • Use of connotative language
  • Use of symbols (correct)
  • Descriptive language

Which type of text often emphasizes both creativity and content equally?

<p>Literature and the Arts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common terms in Political Science?

<p>Communism, monarchy, executive branch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is more likely to include graphic data in its readings?

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

What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?

<p>To eliminate repetition and add transitions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should a summary not include unessential information?

<p>To maintain focus on the author's key ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes academic language from everyday spoken English?

<p>It involves specialized vocabulary and structures for academics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of academic vocabulary in different disciplines?

<p>To teach about the content specific to each discipline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should a summary not contain personal criticisms?

<p>To maintain objectivity and focus on the author's work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should students do to ensure the quality of their academic writing?

<p>Have someone else read their work for feedback (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do 'x', 'y', and 'z' often stand for in mathematics?

<p>Variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is common in natural science texts like physics and biology?

<p>Technical terms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do prefixes like 'uni', 'semi', and 'multi' help understand in science texts?

<p>Root words (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equal sign '=' typically function as in the language of math?

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

Which of the following is characteristic of science texts?

<p>Diagrams and drawings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does text structure refer to in a passage?

<p>Organization of information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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