English Academic Vocabulary

How could you say 'because' in academic writing?

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.SL.8.6

What does this word mean? Use the context to try and figure it out.

'Writing at academic level is an acquired skill that can literally take years to master'

• obtained

• special

• difficult

• easy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

'borrowing some of the words and phrases listed below is a great way to articulate your ideas more effectively'

• To make

• To lose

• To communicate

• To show

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

'Don’t repeat yourself, but rather elaborate on a certain point that needs further explanation'

• Go into more detail

• ignore

• say the same thing in a different way

• make a new point

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Vocabulary

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________ of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vocabulary

I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

• enemies

• partners

• classmates

• relatives

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A