Academic Language

Is this sentence in academic language?

The black bear is a super smart animal .

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

The black bear is a highly intelligent creature.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

The black bear can't ever get enough food.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

I think that a black bear could take down a gorilla.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

To judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of; to assess is to...?

• Evaluate

• Analyze

• Infer

• Synthesize

What is the academic meaning of confer?

• To write a formal letter or email to someone.

• To read and study a book or article for academic purposes.

• To have a discussion or exchange ideas with someone in order to make a decision or come to an agreement.

• To give a lecture or presentation to a group of people.

Academic vocabulary: ________: a way of thinking about something.

• perspective

• impression

• sensation

• objective

What is bearing upon or connected with the matter at hand; pertinent.

• Explicit

• Cite

• Infer

• Relevant

What is fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied?

• Delineate

• Infer

• Explicit

• Context

What is to describe or outline with precision? Often used when tracing an argument.

• Transition

• Cite

• Delineate

• Evaluate