CALP Academic Grammar and Syntax 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional structure appropriate for academic writing?

Accepted Answer

If the temperature rises, the reaction accelerates.

Answer

A first conditional (if + simple present, simple present) is used for real or possible conditions, making it appropriate when stating general academic principles.

Question 2

Which option correctly identifies the error in this sentence: 'The effects of climate change is visible in many regions.'?

Accepted Answer

The verb 'is' does not agree with the plural subject 'effects'.

Answer

Subject-verb agreement requires a plural verb ('are') to match the plural subject 'effects'; 'is' is singular and creates a grammatical error.

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of an appositive phrase in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky, a Soviet psychologist, developed the zone of proximal development.

Answer

An appositive phrase renames or identifies the noun it follows and is set off by commas; 'a Soviet psychologist' is correctly placed and punctuated after 'Vygotsky'.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a nominalization (converting a verb to a noun) in academic style?

Accepted Answer

A significant increase in prices was observed.

Answer

Nominalization transforms 'increased' into 'increase' (a noun), enabling a more formal, impersonal academic register that emphasizes the process over the agent.

Question 5

What grammatical function does the word 'however' serve in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctive adverb

Answer

'However' is a conjunctive adverb that connects two independent clauses by showing contrast and must be preceded by a semicolon or period when joining clauses.

CALP - Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Practice Test

CALP - Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Practice Test

CALP Academic Grammar and Syntax 2