Practice Maintaining A Formal Academic Tone (5.4.5) - Module 5: - Critical Study and Independent Inquiry (HL Only)
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Maintaining a Formal Academic Tone

Practice - Maintaining a Formal Academic Tone

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does it mean to maintain a formal tone in academic writing?

💡 Hint: Think about why we don't use casual language in official writing.

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of a colloquial expression.

💡 Hint: Consider how an informal word fits into casual conversation.

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Question 1

Which of the following is an example of maintaining formal tone?

Using 'Kids are fun' instead of 'Children are engaging'
Using 'Research indicates...'
Using 'When you consider the facts'

💡 Hint: Think about which phrase sounds more scholarly.

Question 2

True or False: Using personal anecdotes in academic writing enhances the argument.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider whether personal stories contribute to factual evidence.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Revise a piece of writing where colloquial language is used to achieve a formal tone.

💡 Hint: Look for any conversational expressions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a short paragraph that lacks structure and revise it to reflect a clear thesis, evidence, and analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about logical flow and how each point connects.

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