ESL ESL Academic English & Test Preparation

Question 1

Which transition word best introduces a contrasting idea in an academic essay?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Similarly

Question 2

What is a thesis statement in an academic essay?

Accepted Answer

The main argument or central claim of the essay

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The conclusion paragraph

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A list of sources cited

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An introductory hook

Question 3

Which type of vocabulary is most appropriate for an academic research paper?

Accepted Answer

Formal, discipline-specific terminology

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Slang and informal expressions

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Conversational language

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Abbreviations and text-speak

Question 4

In academic writing, what does "paraphrasing" mean?

Accepted Answer

Rewriting someone's ideas in your own words

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Copying text word-for-word

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Adding direct quotes

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Summarizing an entire book

Question 5

On a standardized English test, what does "inference" mean when answering reading questions?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a conclusion based on evidence in the text

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Finding a word in the dictionary

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Memorizing vocabulary lists

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Identifying the author's name

Question 6

In academic writing, which sentence structure is generally preferred?

Accepted Answer

Clear, complete sentences with proper punctuation

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Short, simple sentences only

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Run-on sentences joined by commas

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Fragments used for stylistic effect