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    Academic Writing
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  • How many types of clauses are there? List them.
    Two. Dependent and independent clauses.
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  • How many types of conjunctions are there? List them.
    Three. Co-ordinate, subordinate and correlative conjunctions.
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  • Although no reservations are required, it is advisable to book in advance. "Although no reservations are required" is a(n)...
    dependent clause, subordinate clause, clause of concession
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  • Give 3 examples of conjunctive adverbs.
    However, therefore, nevertheless, nonetheless, besides, also, moreover, furthermore, consequently, still, likewise, similarly, thus, afterward, then, instead
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  • List 3 common sentence mistakes.
    Run-on, comma splice, sentence fragment, choppy/ stringy sentence.
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  • What does a conclusion do?
    Signal the end of the essay Remind the reader of your main points Leave your reader with your final thoughts on the topic
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  • How many types of sentences are there? List them.
    Simple/ compound/ complex/ compound- complex sentences
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  • How many types of complex sentences are there? List them.
    Three. Complex sentences with Adverb/ Adjective and Noun Clauses.
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  • What are 3 examples of correlative conjunctions?
    both...and/ not only... but also/ neither...nor/ either...or
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  • What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
    A summary is much shorter than a paraphrase.
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  • In what way, writing a summary is similar to writing a paraphrase?
    You have to use your own words and sentence structures. You cannot change the meaning of the original.
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  • What is there in an introduction?
    General statement and a thesis statement.
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  • What are some common mistakes when writing a thesis statements?
    The thesis is too general or too specific, and it only makes a simple statement.
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  • How do you rebut an opposing argument?
    State the idea Explain why people have this idea Concede partially to the idea Refute the idea Bring the reader round to your view
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  • List some organisation of argumentative essays.
    Block pattern and point-by-point pattern
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  • What can you include in a conclusion?
    suggest a solution, call for action, make a prediction, quote an authority on the topic, make a recommendation
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