Academic Language

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of academic writing?

• Formality 

• Objectivity

• Use of slang

• Complex

Why is objectivity important in academic writing?

• It allows for personal opinions to be expressed freely.

•  It ensures that writing is based on facts and evidence rather than emotions.

• It makes the writing more relatable to a general audience.

• It encourages the use of informal language.

Which of the following sentences is an example of formal language?

• "The results are pretty good."

•  "I think the study is interesting."

•  "You should check this out."

• "The results are satisfactory."

In the context of academic writing, what is the significance of avoiding contractions?

• It makes the writing longer.

•  It helps maintain a formal tone.

•  It makes the writing easier to read.

• It is a requirement for all types of writing.

What is the primary purpose of rewriting colloquial sentences into formal language?

• To make the writing sound more casual.

• To improve clarity and professionalism in academic contexts.

• To confuse the reader with complex vocabulary.

• To shorten the length of the writing.