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40 minutes is plenty of time to write 250 words of good academic English?
FALSE
Academic English should be written in very short, simple sentences
FALSE
Understanding and answering the question is not as important as using good academic English
FALSE
It is very important to make sure your essay fully answers the essay question and only the question
TRUE
It’s better to write in an impersonal way. You should avoid using such words as “I-we-you” very often
TRUE
It is not really important if some sentences are repetetive or redundant. More important is the use of academic English
FALSE
The minimum is 250 words but the more words you write the more points you will get
FALSE
It is very important to impress the examiner by being creative and writing something interesting in your introduction paragraph
FALSE
It is a good idea to use phrases such as “it is possible that …” or “it can seem…”
TRUE
You must never use phrasal verbs in academic writing
FALSE
One of the most important things is to show that you know a wide range of vocabulary and you can use it accurately
TRUE
You should use rhetorical questions (questions used for dramatic effect and not in need of an answer) in your essay
FALSE
Some phrasal verbs are more informal and you should avoid using the informal ones
TRUE
It is a good idea to memorise and use plenty of fixed expressions
FALSE
You should write more about your own personal experience than about general ideas
FALSE
There is no need to use exclamation marks (!) in academic writing
TRUE
You will lose points if the examiner does not agree with your ideas
FALSE
It is a good idea to include lots of jokes if you can. Examiners appreciate a good laugh
FALSE
It is worth spending at least a couple of minutes thinking about what you are going to write and how you are going to write it
TRUE
The examiner should be able to read your handwriting
TRUE
Intolerant political views are inappropriate in academic writing and may lose marks
TRUE
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