CALP Academic Grammar and Syntax

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a subordinating conjunction in academic writing?

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Although the study was limited, the results were significant.

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Although the study was limited, however the results were significant.

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The study was limited, although but the results were significant.

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Although however the study was limited, the results were significant.

Question 2

In academic writing, a passive voice construction is most appropriate when:

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The agent performing the action is unknown or unimportant.

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The writer wants to emphasize personal opinion.

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The sentence needs to be made shorter.

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The writer wants to avoid using any verbs.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause to provide essential information?

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The researcher who published the findings won an award.

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The researcher, who published the findings, won an award.

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The researcher, that published the findings, won an award.

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The researcher which published the findings won an award.

Question 4

What is the function of a noun clause in the sentence 'The professor explained what the experiment demonstrated'?

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It serves as the direct object of the verb 'explained'.

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It serves as the subject of the sentence.

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It serves as an adverbial modifier.

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It serves as a prepositional phrase.

Question 5

Which verb form correctly completes this academic sentence: 'The data _____ that the hypothesis was incorrect.'?

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suggests

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suggest

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are suggesting

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have suggested

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

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The study aimed to collect, analyze, and report data.

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The study aimed to collect, analyzing, and reporting data.

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The study aimed at collecting, to analyze, and reporting data.

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The study aimed to collect data, analyzing it, and then reporting.

Question 7

In the sentence 'Having reviewed the literature, the researcher identified a gap in the field,' what is the grammatical term for 'Having reviewed the literature'?

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A participial phrase

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A gerund phrase

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An infinitive phrase

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A prepositional phrase