Which of the following statements is NOT true about clarity in academic writing?
A: It is better to use simple language and avoid sentence structures that are too complicated.
B: It is necessary to keep a balance between abstraction and concreteness because too many abstract words may confuse readers.
C: Nouns are more formal than verbs, so writers should not use too many verbs.
D: Complex phrases are usually difficult to read and thus may not communicate ideas effectively.
A: It is better to use simple language and avoid sentence structures that are too complicated.
B: It is necessary to keep a balance between abstraction and concreteness because too many abstract words may confuse readers.
C: Nouns are more formal than verbs, so writers should not use too many verbs.
D: Complex phrases are usually difficult to read and thus may not communicate ideas effectively.
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- Which of the following statement is NOT correct about the language of the speech？（ ） A: Avoid using too many clauses run together in one sentence. B: To make our language more picturesque, you may use quotations, questions, shocking statement, etc. C: Use no more than 3 parallel structures at the same time. D: Express your meaning accurately with the fewest words you can.
- In order to produce high quality visuals, you should _____________.( ) A: use many animations B: use a complicated font C: not use too many words D: use different colors
- Which of the following statement is true?____. A: The ability to use language separates human beings B: We can be certain that animals have a culture too C: Social scientists doubt if animals have a culture too D: Some traditional ideas about the difference between human beings and animals may be wrong
- Which of the following may express the central idea of a sentence ?( ) A: Nouns B: s C: Adjectives D: Verbs
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