PTE Academic Reading Skills 3 Flashcards
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Which word correctly completes: "The government implemented the policy ______ widespread public opposition."
Answer: despite
"Despite" is a preposition followed by a noun phrase, making it grammatically correct here. "Although" is a conjunction that introduces a clause with a subject and verb, not a noun phrase.
In PTE Academic reading, what is the primary purpose of "scanning" as a reading technique?
Answer: Locating a specific fact or piece of information quickly
Scanning means moving your eyes rapidly through text to find specific information (names, dates, statistics, keywords) without reading everything. It is especially useful for PTE Multiple Choice Single Answer tasks.
The word "proliferation" in academic texts refers to:
Answer: Rapid increase or spread
"Proliferation" means rapid spread or increase in number. Common academic usage: "the proliferation of social media platforms" or "nuclear proliferation." The root is Latin "proles" (offspring).
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a concessive clause?
Answer: Although the results were inconclusive, the study was well-designed.
"Although" introduces a concessive clause, acknowledging a fact while presenting a contrasting or surprising conclusion. Concessive clauses are common in academic argumentation and PTE reading passages.
What does "corroborate" mean in an academic research context?
Answer: To confirm or support a claim with additional evidence
"Corroborate" means to confirm or give support to a statement or theory through additional evidence. Academic writing often discusses whether findings corroborate or contradict existing theories.
Which of the following is an example of a "hedge" in academic writing?
Answer: "It appears that the results support the hypothesis."
Hedging language (e.g., "it appears," "may suggest," "tends to") expresses caution and uncertainty, which is a hallmark of academic writing. PTE reading passages frequently use hedging, and recognizing it helps with comprehension questions.