English Academic Vocabulary

How could you say 'because' in academic writing?

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

'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

'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

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

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

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

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Vocabulary

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

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

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Vocabulary

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

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Vocabulary

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

• enemies

• partners

• classmates

• relatives