Academic Writing

Word
Category
Application
An agenda
is a set of issues
to be discussed in a meeting.
A Master’s degree
is an academic award
for postgraduate students, given on
successful completion of a
dissertation.
A grant
is a sum of money
given for a specific purpose.
A seminar
is an academic class
meeting with a tutor for study.

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Complete the following definitions by inserting a suitable category word or phrase

from the box (there are more words than gaps).
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Part 2:
Elements of Writing
material theory behaviour organisation organs
instrument process period grains profession
(a) A barometer is a scientific _______________ designed to measure atmospheric
pressure.
(b) Kidneys are _______________ that separate waste fluid from the blood.
(c) A multinational company is a business _______________ that operates in many
countries.
(d) Reinforced concrete is a building _______________ consisting of cement, sand,
aggregate and steel rods.
(e) Bullying is a pattern of antisocial _______________ found in many schools.
(f) Recycling is a _______________ in which materials are used again.
(g) A recession is a _______________ of reduced economic activity.
(h) Cereals are _______________ widely grown for food production.
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Write definitions for the following:
(i)
A lecture is ______________________________________________________________ .
(j)
Tuberculosis (TB) is ______________________________________________________ .
(k) The Red Cross is _________________________________________________________ .
(l)
An idiom is ______________________________________________________________ .
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Write two definitions from your own subject area:
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