ELTIS ELTIS Academic Writing and Composition 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses passive voice correctly?

Accepted Answer

The experiment was conducted carefully by the researcher.

Answer

Passive voice is formed with 'to be' + past participle; 'was conducted' is the correct structure.

Question 2

What does 'coherence' mean in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring ideas flow logically and are clearly connected.

Answer

Coherence means the ideas in a piece of writing connect logically, making it easy for readers to follow the argument.

Question 3

A student wants to introduce a supporting example. Which transition phrase is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

For instance,

Answer

'For instance' is a transition phrase used to introduce examples that support a claim.

Question 4

In academic writing, first-person pronouns like 'I' and 'we' are generally:

Accepted Answer

Avoided or used sparingly to maintain an objective tone.

Answer

Academic writing typically avoids first-person pronouns to maintain an objective, formal tone.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a comma splice error?

Accepted Answer

The lecture was long, however it was informative.

Answer

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma; 'however' requires a semicolon before it.

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