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Scholarly Word Choices
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Which vague Synonym should never be use in scholarly writing? "There are numerous activities to _____________
finalize
accomplish
complete
do
2
Simplify: Investigators were involved in the study of classical music.
Investigators were involved studying.
Investigators studied classical music.
3
Which vague Synonym should you never use in scholarly writing?
items
stuff
objects
units
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Which vague Synonym should you never use in scholarly writing?"Her point was _________________ clear.
very
notabley
exceedingly
unquestionably
5
Which vague Synonym should you never use in scholarly writing?
inferior
meager
insignificant
small
6
Cut out empty/extra words: His third speech, was an outstanding speech.
His speech was outstanding.
His third speech was outstanding.
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Which vague Synonym should never be used in scholarly writing? Darwin had many projects to ______ before his speech."
finalize
prepare
do
accomplish
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Which vague Synonym should you never use in scholarly writing? "The students made numerous _________________ in school."
accomplishments
achievements
efforts
things
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Which vague Synonym should you never use in scholarly writing? "The analysis was ______________."
great
reputable
exceptional
skillful
10
Cut out empty/extra words: I was late due to the fact that my car would not start.
I was late because my car would not start.
I was late, as a matter of fact, my car would not start.
11
Eliminate the redundancies: The single father was determined in his mind to rise above his struggles.
The single father was determined in his mind.
The single father was determined to rise above his struggles.
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Which vague Synonym should you never use in scholarly writing? "The reach of his thesis was ______________ ."
extensive
copious
big
limitless
13
Simplify: There is another model that tells the story of Darwin's Evolutionary Theory.
There is another model telling the story of Darwin's Evolutionary Theory
Another model tells the story of Darwin's Evolutionary Theory.
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Cut out empty/extra words: In my opinion, our current immigration policy is misguided.
My opinion is that our current immigration policy is misguided.
Our current immigration policy is misguided.
15
Eliminate the redundancies: Daniel is now employed at a private hospital working as a nurse.
Daniel works at a private hospital working as a nurse.
Daniel works at a private hospital as a nurse.
16
Simplify: We took a side trip to Florida, which is the home of Mickey Mouse.
We took a side trip to the home of Mickey Mouse.
We took a side trip to Florida, the home of Mickey Mouse.
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Cut out empty/extra words: We are unable to provide funding at this time.
We are unable to provide funding in fact.
We are unable to provide funding now.
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Which vague Synonym should you never use in scholarly writing? "Shakespeare wrote ________________ of plays.
a multitude
numerous
a consciderable number
a lot