CAEL CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Vocabulary and Academic Language Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which word best completes this academic sentence: 'The researchers sought to _______ the existing theory by conducting a series of controlled experiments.'

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validate

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ignore

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simplify

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copy

Question 2

In an academic context, what does the term 'methodology' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The system of methods used in research

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The conclusion of a study

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A list of references

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The hypothesis of a study

Question 3

Choose the correct academic word: 'The data _______ a significant correlation between sleep deprivation and reduced cognitive performance.'

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indicates

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says

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tells

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speaks

Question 4

Which phrase is most appropriate in academic writing when introducing a contrasting idea?

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However

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But then again

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Anyways

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On the flip side

Question 5

What is the meaning of the academic word 'synthesize' in the context of the CAEL exam?

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To combine information from multiple sources into a cohesive whole

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To argue against sources

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To summarize a single source

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To translate content into simpler language

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an academic collocation?

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Conduct research

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Do a research

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Make a research

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Take a research