Understanding Reporting Verbs in Academic Writing

The video tutorial from eapfoundation.com covers the use of reporting verbs in academic writing. It explains the different types of reporting verbs, their meanings, and how they can be categorized by strength as weak, neutral, or strong. The tutorial also discusses the grammatical aspects of using reporting verbs, including tense and sentence structure. Additionally, it provides bonus information on using the phrase 'according to' and how to properly cite sources without a reporting verb. The video aims to enhance understanding of how to effectively use reporting verbs in academic contexts.

What is the primary purpose of reporting verbs in academic writing?

• To express personal opinions

• To report what someone has said or written

• To create fictional stories

• To describe historical events

Which of the following is NOT a common use of reporting verbs in everyday English?

• Reported speech

• Describing past events

• Citing sources

• Expressing future plans

What is the role of reporting verbs in connecting citations?

• They separate the citation from the text

• They are used only in footnotes

• They connect the citation with the paraphrase or summary

• They replace the citation

How are reporting verbs categorized in academic writing?

• By their origin

• By their length

• By their frequency of use

• By their general meaning

Which of the following verbs has a general meaning of 'agree'?

• Dismiss

• Criticize

• Concur

• Refute

What is the general meaning of the verb 'oppose'?

• Agree

• Disagree

• Accuse

• Explain

Which verb has the general meaning of 'explain'?

• Oppose

• Clarify

• Conclude

• Accuse

Which verb is used to express a conclusion?

• Explain

• Accuse

• Oppose

• Discover

Which verb is used to express an accusation?

• Blame

• Concur

• Describe

• Inform

Which verb is used to express an addition?

• Contribute

• Explain

• Oppose

• Accuse