12. Grammar: Avanzadas (Enfasis, Estilo, Causa) Flashcards
What is the objective of an academic essay?
To demonstrate understanding, critical thinking, structured organization, and academic-level language.
What does Not only… but also require at the beginning of a sentence?
Inversion of subject and auxiliary verb in the first clause.
How do you express a formal conditional without ‘if’?
Use inversion: Had I known…, I would have…
What is the mistake in: ‘Unless you don’t hurry, you’ll be late’?
Double negative. ‘Unless’ already implies ‘if not’, so don’t use ‘don’t’.
How can you improve the phrase ‘very very important’?
Replace it with formal emphasis: crucial, essential, what truly matters is…
Give an example of inversion with a place expression.
On the wall hung a beautiful painting.
What is a common academic phrase to express cause and consequence?
Due to, as a result, since, therefore, because of this…
What structure is used in: ‘What matters is clarity, not perfection’?
Emphatic structure starting with What matters is…
How can you emphasize contrast in writing?
Use connectors like however, although, in contrast, whereas, despite.
Give an example of a mixed conditional.
If I had studied, I would be confident now.
When is ‘were’ used for all subjects in formal English?
In hypothetical conditions: If she were here, we would start.
What’s the role of a final sentence in an essay?
To deliver a broader perspective or strong closing statement.
How do you express emphasis using inversion after negative adverbs?
Rarely do we see such results. / Never have I…
Give an example of passive voice with emphasis.
It is believed that… / It was reported that…
What is a better phrase for ‘cause and effect’ in academic English?
Causal relationship / The impact of X on Y
