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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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
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  • 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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