CAEL CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Vocabulary and Academic Language Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which word is a synonym for 'significant' as used in academic texts?

Accepted Answer

Substantial

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Small

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Simple

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Slight

Question 2

In academic English, what does 'to argue' typically mean in essay writing?

Accepted Answer

To present a reasoned point of view with supporting evidence

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To fight with someone

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To summarize another author's work

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To define a term

Question 3

Choose the word that correctly completes: 'The _______ of the article focused on environmental policy reform.'

Accepted Answer

All of the above can be correct depending on context

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theme

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argument

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thesis

Question 4

What does the academic term 'empirical' mean?

Accepted Answer

Based on observation or experiment

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Based on theory alone

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Based on personal opinion

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Based on historical records

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'consequently' correctly in an academic context?

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The study was short; consequently, the results were less reliable.

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Consequently the book was interesting to read.

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He consequently went to the store.

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The paper consequently had many pages.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of hedging language used in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

The data suggest that climate change may be influenced by human activity.

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This proves that climate change is caused by humans.

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Climate change is definitely caused by humans.

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Everyone knows climate change is human-caused.