6: The Structure of Academic Text

Question 1

A particular topic must be discussed in an objective manner with examples to support opinions.

Answer 1

The Factual - Report Structure

Question 2

offers only facts with no arguments.

Answer 2

factual report

Question 3

contains the main subject presented in the first paragraph of a web page, a short report or other text.

Answer 3

Introduction

Question 4

contains several paragraphs which provide explanatory details about the thesis statement.

Answer 4

Body

Question 5

the final summary of the subject.

Answer 5

Conclusion

Question 6

has/have + been + verb + ing

Answer 6

Present perfect continuous tense

Question 7

This tense often implies that the action or situation will continue in the future.

Answer 7

Present perfect continuous tense

Question 7

describes actions or situations that developed in the past and have continued in the moment of speaking.

Answer 7

Present perfect continuous tense

Question 8

Without time expressions, the ________ refers to a general activity that began in the past and has continued to the present.

Answer 8

Present perfect continuous tense

Question 9

has/have + verb (past participle)

Answer 9

Present perfect tense

Question 10

Describes actions that developed in the past and that have continued in the future.

Answer 10

Present perfect tense

Question 11

It refers to actions or situations that occurred at an unspecified time in the past.

Answer 11

Present perfect tense