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This skill helps you choose words that sound clear, formal, and exact in academic writing. It matters because precise language makes your ideas easier to follow and your arguments more credible.
You should already be able to read short academic texts and understand common sentence meaning. You should also be comfortable with basic grammar and simple context clues.
Not confident yet? Work through Argument and cohesion first.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
A formal synonym for "show" (in results) is:
Working: Demonstrate is the academic choice for showing evidence.
In University and tertiary foundation English, this usually appears in academic writing, reading, and study skills work. It supports tertiary coursework and professional entrance tests by helping you use the careful language expected in formal tasks.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
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6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.