ALCPT ALCPT Vocabulary in Academic Context 5

Question 1

Which word means 'to go against or oppose an idea or claim'?

Accepted Answer

Refute

Answer

To refute means to prove that an argument or claim is wrong or false.

Question 2

A student's argument lacks 'coherence.' This means the argument ___.

Accepted Answer

Does not flow logically and is hard to follow

Answer

Coherence refers to the logical and orderly connection of ideas so they flow clearly.

Question 3

The word 'prevalent' in the sentence 'Smartphones are prevalent on college campuses' means ___.

Accepted Answer

Widely common and widespread

Answer

Prevalent means widely occurring or existing in a particular area or at a particular time.

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'elaborate' as a verb correctly?

Accepted Answer

Please elaborate on your main argument.

Answer

As a verb, elaborate means to add more detail or explain something more fully.

Question 5

In academic writing, what does it mean to 'cite' a source?

Accepted Answer

To give credit to the original author by referencing their work

Answer

Citing a source means giving proper credit to the original author by referencing their work in your writing.

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