Reporting Verbs

What are the types of reporting verbs?

• say, tell, ask, reply, answer, explain, suggest, argue, claim, state

• shout, whisper, sing, dance, jump, sleep, eat, run, swim, laugh

Give an example of a reporting verb.

• said

• told

• asked

• mentioned

How are reporting verbs used in academic writing?

• Reporting verbs are used to summarize the main points of a research paper in academic writing.

• Reporting verbs are used to provide evidence or support for a claim in academic writing.

• Reporting verbs are used to express the writer's personal opinions in academic writing.

• Reporting verbs are used to attribute information or ideas to a specific source in academic writing.

What is the significance of reporting verbs in research papers?

What role do reporting verbs play in literature reviews?

• Reporting verbs analyze the methodology used in the literature review.

• Reporting verbs summarize the main points of the literature review.

• Reporting verbs provide evidence to support the literature review.

• Reporting verbs attribute ideas and findings to the original authors or researchers.

Which type of reporting verb is used to express certainty?

• declarative verb

• imperative verb

• interrogative verb

• assertive verb

What is the purpose of using reporting verbs in academic writing?

• To summarize the main points of the research

• To provide evidence for the writer's claims

• To add unnecessary complexity to the writing

• The purpose of using reporting verbs in academic writing is to attribute information or ideas to their original sources.

Provide an example of a reporting verb commonly used in research papers.

• discovered

• concluded

• revealed

• found

How do reporting verbs help in establishing credibility in academic writing?

• Reporting verbs are used to provide personal opinions in academic writing.

• Reporting verbs are only used in scientific research papers.

• Reporting verbs are not necessary in academic writing.

• Reporting verbs attribute information to credible sources and experts.

What are the common mistakes to avoid when using reporting verbs in literature reviews?

• Using vague or general reporting verbs, not providing enough context or explanation for the reported information, overusing reporting verbs, and not properly integrating the reported information into the overall flow of the literature review.

• Underusing reporting verbs and not including enough reported information in the literature review

• Providing too much context or explanation for the reported information

• Using specific reporting verbs instead of vague or general ones