Practice Maintaining a Formal Academic Tone - 5.4.5 | Module 5: - Critical Study and Independent Inquiry (HL Only) | IB Grade 11 English
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5.4.5 - 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?

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

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of a colloquial expression.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how an informal word fits into casual conversation.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

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'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which phrase sounds more scholarly.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider whether personal stories contribute to factual evidence.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for any conversational expressions.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about logical flow and how each point connects.

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