ELTIS Academic Writing and Composition Flashcards
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Which sentence best demonstrates correct use of a transition word to show contrast?
Answer: The study was thorough; however, the sample size was small.
'However' correctly signals contrast between two independent clauses when separated by a semicolon.
In an academic paragraph, the topic sentence should:
Answer: State the main idea of the paragraph.
The topic sentence introduces the paragraph's main idea, guiding the reader about what the paragraph will discuss.
Which word choice is most appropriate for an academic essay?
Answer: The results exceeded initial projections significantly.
Academic writing requires formal vocabulary; 'exceeded initial projections' is appropriately precise and formal.
A student writes: 'In conclusion, this essay has showed that climate change is real.' What error does this sentence contain?
Answer: An incorrect verb form (showed instead of shown).
'Has showed' is grammatically incorrect; the correct past participle form is 'has shown.'
Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement?
Answer: Inadequate time management is the primary reason most first-year college students underperform academically.
A thesis statement presents a specific, arguable claim that the essay will support with evidence.
When paraphrasing a source in academic writing, a student should:
Answer: Restate the idea in their own words and cite the source.
Paraphrasing requires restating ideas in your own words while still crediting the original source with a citation.