NBT Academic Vocabulary and Language 2

Question 1

In academic contexts, 'to synthesise' information means to:

Accepted Answer

Combine ideas from multiple sources into a coherent whole

Answer

Synthesis in academic contexts means combining ideas, findings, or perspectives from multiple sources to create a new, unified understanding. It is a higher-order thinking skill.

Question 2

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of an academic register?

Accepted Answer

The results of the experiment demonstrate a significant correlation

Answer

Academic register uses formal, precise language and avoids colloquialisms and slang. 'Demonstrate' and 'significant correlation' are appropriate academic terms.

Question 3

What does the word 'empirical' mean when used in academic research?

Accepted Answer

Based on observation or experience

Answer

Empirical means based on or verified by observation, experimentation, or experience rather than theory or pure logic. Empirical evidence is gathered through direct testing.

Question 4

Choose the correct definition of 'ubiquitous':

Accepted Answer

Found everywhere; present in all places

Answer

Ubiquitous means present, appearing, or found everywhere. In academic writing, it is used to describe phenomena that are extremely widespread.

Question 5

In the phrase 'the study yielded inconclusive results,' what does 'inconclusive' mean?

Accepted Answer

The results did not lead to a clear conclusion

Answer

Inconclusive means not leading to a firm conclusion or result. The prefix 'in-' negates 'conclusive,' meaning the evidence was insufficient to draw a definite conclusion.

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NBT Academic Vocabulary and Language 2