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Phrasal Verbs vs. Strong Verbs in Academic Writing
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Instructions: Choose the correct term from the choices that fit to the definitions given in each item. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
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phrasal verb
writing
academic writing
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Question 1
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1. Provide reasons for something
Answer
Account for
Associate
Consider
Define
Question 2
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2. State the differences or dissimilarities between two items, concepts, or idea
Answer
compare
consider
contrast
criticise
Question 3
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3. Examine, analyse carefully, and present considerations of two sides of the issue
Answer
define
describe
discuss
explore
Question 4
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4. Assess the strengths, weakness, advantages, or limitations of something e.g. solution
Answer
explain
examine
elucidate
evaluate
Question 5
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5. Prove the plausibility or acceptability of a certain claim or premise
Answer
comment on
criticise
rank
justify
Question 6
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6. Present in condensed form a certain idea from a long passage
Answer
explore
review
summarise
trace
Question 7
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7. Arrange information, ideas, or arguments in order of importance or weight
Answer
differentiate
examine
rank
trace
Question 8
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8. Clarify, elucidate, or interpret the material you intend to present
Answer
enumerate
explain
discuss
outline
Question 9
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9. Examine closely the pieces of evidence and state “how far” can they be plausible or not
Answer
interpret
justify
review
to what extent
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