ELC1012 Week 1 recap (Academic Writing Style)

ELC1012 Week 1 recap (Academic Writing Style)

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10 Qs

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ELC1012 Week 1 recap (Academic Writing Style)

ELC1012 Week 1 recap (Academic Writing Style)

Assessment

Quiz

English

University

Easy

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a recommended alternative for the colloquial expression "a lot of"?

A great deal of

A considerable amount of

A bunch of

Numerous

Answer explanation

"A bunch of" is more informal and less precise than the other options. "A great deal of," "a considerable amount of," and "numerous" are all suitable formal alternatives for "a lot of."

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is considered a cliché and should be avoided in academic writing?

In conclusion

Furthermore

In a nutshell

Subsequently

Answer explanation

"In a nutshell" is considered a cliché and should be avoided in academic writing as it oversimplifies complex ideas. In contrast, terms like "In conclusion" and "Furthermore" are more formal and acceptable.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended replacement for the vague adjective "good" in academic writing?

Nice

Awesome

Organized

Cool

Answer explanation

In academic writing, the adjective 'good' is often too vague. 'Organized' is a more precise term that conveys clarity and structure, making it a suitable replacement for 'good' in this context.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these words should be avoided to maintain objectivity in academic writing?

Significant

Substantial

Fantastic

Crucial

Answer explanation

The word 'fantastic' is subjective and conveys personal opinion, which undermines objectivity in academic writing. In contrast, 'significant', 'substantial', and 'crucial' are more neutral and appropriate for scholarly discourse.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct way to write "it's" in academic writing?

its

it is

it's

it has

Answer explanation

In academic writing, "it's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has". However, contractions are generally avoided in formal contexts. Therefore, the correct way to write it is "it is".

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an appropriate way to start a sentence in academic writing?

And

But

Because

However

Answer explanation

'However' is appropriate to start a sentence in academic writing as it indicates a contrast or exception. In contrast, 'And', 'But', and 'Because' are typically used to connect clauses rather than start sentences.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended alternative for "not many" in academic writing?

A small number of

Few

Not a lot of

Barely any

Answer explanation

In academic writing, 'few' is a more precise and formal alternative to 'not many.' It conveys a small quantity without the informal tone of 'not a lot of' or 'barely any,' making it the best choice.

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