- •Some words and expressions for ordering and arranging the parts of an essay2.
- •Indicate which of the three linkers is the correct one.
- •2. Add the linking devices in the boxes to each paragraph
- •1. Incorporating one of the sentences below, write a paragraph which demonstrates a range of structures and a range of descriptive vocabulary4.
- •2. Replace each word or phrase underlined with one of the more formal words given.
- •3. Look at the examples of formal language and rephrase the underlined phrases into informal language.
- •Inversion is a useful way of adding emphasis both when you are speaking and when you are writing.
- •1. Match the sentences halves.
- •2. Use inversion to make these sentences more emphatic.
- •1. Translate the sentences paying special attention to the words in bold.
- •Rewrite these sentences using the verb in brackets and making any other necessary changes.
- •1. Underline the nominalised phrases in these examples.
- •2. Rewrite each sentence using all the prompt words.
- •Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (Do not change the word given.)
- •1. Look at the newspaper snippets and match the words in bold with their explanations.
- •2. Look at the extracts from essays and use the words in bold from the previous exercise to improve their style, making the underlined words more formal.
- •1. Match the words often found in academic writing with their explanation.
- •2. Which of the five verbs from the previous exercise best fits in each sentence?
- •Match the adjectives often found in academic writing with their explanation.
- •Which of the five adjectives best describes each of these things?
- •Answer these questions which use vocabulary from b.
- •1. Give your own examples making use of these phrases
- •2. Here are some phrases we use to show we are undecided and are considering issues. Underline the ones which are typical of academic writing.
- •3. All these gaps, except one, can be filled by the same verb. What is the verb and what is the exception?
- •4. Rewrite each of the following sentences using prompt words so that it is as close as possible in meaning to the printed sentence.
- •Fill each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word.
Inversion is a useful way of adding emphasis both when you are speaking and when you are writing.
Notice the use of inversion in these sentences.
Little did he imagine what his proposal would ultimately lead to!
Under no circumstances are credit cards accepted here.
1. Match the sentences halves.
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a. to take out their insurance if she took out a loan. b. becoming very dependent on lenders. c. take out a loan if you know you can’t afford the repayments. d. asked for a loan for cosmetic surgery. e. to arrange loans over the telephone. f. we extend their credit. |
2. Use inversion to make these sentences more emphatic.
We didn’t find out about his research until much later.
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We only realized what had happened when we arrived back home.
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We not only lost our passports but also all our money.
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We had hardly got there when the fire alarm went off.
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He has little idea of what’s in store for him.
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This was the first time the race had been won by a European athlete.
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It is unusual to have goods returned to us because they are faulty.
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World governments will begin to act only when the famine gets worse.
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Her business was so successful that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50.
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If the government were forced into another election, it would be the favourite to win.
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Academic style is famous for using plethora of words of Latin and Greek origin6.
Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets to make them “more academic”.
a. All pupils must wear school uniform. (obligatory)
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b. There are a great many different animals which are indigenous to Australia. (variety)
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c. Burglaries happen every day in this part of town. (occurrence)
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d. Most people think that the mountaineer must have died in the blizzard. (presumed)
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e. Giving up work to bring up a child and the loss of income which happens as a result is difficult for many women. (consequent)
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f. What is the opinion of people in your country on the role of the United Nations? (perceive)
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g. Cambridge University Press has been in existence since 1534. (founded)
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h. Modern films tend to make violence seem more glamorous than it really is.(glamorize) ...........................................................................................................
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