Ch 5

Academic Grammar

Nominalisation · complex clauses · hedging · impersonal structures

Correct the errors or transform the sentences as instructed. Check your answer with the model.
Exercise 1
Choose the academic version
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
Which sentence is the most academic?
2
Which is a hedged claim?
3
Choose the nominalised version of "The government failed to act quickly."
4
It is widely _____ that early intervention is effective.
5
The data _____ using statistical software.
6
Findings are broadly _____ with previous research.
7
Which verb is most academic?
8
The economy is expanding at a _____ rate.
Exercise 2
Make it academic
6 points
Write the missing word.
1
could argue that the policy is misguided.
2
There is evidence to that sleep affects memory.
3
70% of respondents agreed.
4
The results were significant. (= very, academic)
5
The study that exercise improves mood. (= shows, inanimate subject)
6
The researchers attempted to the cause. (= find out)