ESOL Academic English 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly to show cause?

Accepted Answer

She passed the exam because she studied hard.

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She studied hard, however she passed the exam.

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She passed the exam, she studied hard.

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Although she studied hard and she passed the exam.

Question 2

In academic writing, what does the term 'thesis statement' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A sentence in the introduction that states the paper's main argument.

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A summary of all sources used in the paper.

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The concluding paragraph of an essay.

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A list of evidence supporting the topic.

Question 3

Which word best replaces 'show' in a formal academic sentence?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate

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Prove

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Tell

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Exhibit

Question 4

A student writes: 'The results was significant.' What is the grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

Subject-verb disagreement

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Wrong verb tense

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Misplaced modifier

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Incorrect article usage

Question 5

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea of that specific paragraph.

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To introduce the entire essay topic.

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To list the supporting details of the paragraph.

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To conclude the argument of the essay.

Question 6

Which transition word signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Consequently

Question 7

In the sentence 'The data suggest a strong correlation,' why is 'suggest' used instead of 'suggests'?

Accepted Answer

'Data' is a plural noun in formal academic usage.

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'Data' is always treated as singular in academic writing.

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The sentence is in the subjunctive mood.

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The verb follows an irregular pattern.