CAEL CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Grammar and Sentence Structure Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

In academic English, which tense is most commonly used to report the findings of a study?

Accepted Answer

Simple present or simple past

Answer

Future simple

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Present continuous

Answer

Past perfect continuous

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional structure in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

If the sample size increases, the results are more reliable.

Answer

If the sample size will increase, the results are more reliable.

Answer

If the sample size increased, the results will be more reliable.

Answer

If the sample size would increase, the results are more reliable.

Question 3

What punctuation correctly joins two independent clauses in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

A semicolon or a comma with a coordinating conjunction

Answer

A comma alone

Answer

A colon alone

Answer

No punctuation is needed

Question 4

Identify the correct use of articles in this sentence: 'The researcher used __ unique method to analyze __ data.'

Accepted Answer

an / the

Answer

a / the

Answer

the / a

Answer

a / a

Question 5

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

Rushing to finish, the essay was completed by the student.

Answer

The professor explained the theory clearly.

Answer

The professor, who was tired, explained the theory.

Answer

The students read the assigned chapter carefully.

Question 6

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although the student studied hard, she did not pass the exam.

Answer

The student studied hard.

Answer

The student studied hard, and she passed the exam.

Answer

The student studied; she passed the exam.