ELTIS Academic Writing and Composition Flashcards
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Which sentence uses passive voice correctly?
Answer: The experiment was conducted carefully by the researcher.
Passive voice is formed with 'to be' + past participle; 'was conducted' is the correct structure.
What does 'coherence' mean in academic writing?
Answer: Ensuring ideas flow logically and are clearly connected.
Coherence means the ideas in a piece of writing connect logically, making it easy for readers to follow the argument.
A student wants to introduce a supporting example. Which transition phrase is most appropriate?
Answer: For instance,
'For instance' is a transition phrase used to introduce examples that support a claim.
In academic writing, first-person pronouns like 'I' and 'we' are generally:
Answer: Avoided or used sparingly to maintain an objective tone.
Academic writing typically avoids first-person pronouns to maintain an objective, formal tone.
Which sentence contains a comma splice error?
Answer: The lecture was long, however it was informative.
A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma; 'however' requires a semicolon before it.
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an academic essay?
Answer: To restate the thesis and summarize the main points.
The conclusion restates the thesis in light of the evidence presented and summarizes the essay's key points.