PERPETUAL SUCCOUR ACADEMY, INC.

National Rd., Poblacion Dos, Malabuyoc, Cebu

Teacher-made Learner’s Home Task

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Quarter 1 Week 2

I. MELC Uses knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she needs

II. Objective/s Knowledge: determine language style in academic writing;

Skills: differentiate language style used in academic texts from various disciplines;
and
Values/Attitude: construct paragraphs using academic language.
III. Subject Matter
LANGUAGE USE IN ACADEMIC WRITING
References
IV. Procedure A. Motivation

Let’s Answer This!

Directions: Use the given subject and verb in constructing your own sentence. Observe subject-verb
agreement in your sentences. You may add “s” or “es” to the verb. Write your answer in your notebook.

SUBJECT VERB SENTENCE

United States Make
The students Excel
English language Help
The books Improve
The journey Enhance
The patient Cry
Mrs. Cruz Appeal
Filipino people Provide
A child Love
The lecturer Explain

B. Readings

What is an Academic Language?

Academic language represents the language demands of school (academics). Academic language includes
language used in textbooks, in classrooms, on tests, and in each discipline. It is different in vocabulary and
structure from the everyday spoken English of social interactions. Each type of communication (both
academic and social) has its purpose, and neither is superior to the other.

Academic writing is generally quite formal, objective (impersonal) and technical as illustrated in the diagram
below.

It is formal by avoiding casual or conversational language, such as contractions or informal vocabulary. It is

impersonal and objective by avoiding direct reference to people or feelings, and instead emphasizing objects,
facts and ideas. It is technical by using vocabulary specific to the discipline.

Exercise 1:

Directions: What do you think is the most correct answer in the following instances. Write your answer in
your notebook.

1. Instead of the informal 'I have read', use ( I think, The essay has )
2. The phrase 'turn out to be' is informal. Instead, use: ( become , end up )
3. Instead of 'paid for', use ( given, funded )
4. ‘Job' is a little too informal. Instead write ( role, gig, )
5. Instead of ‘funny’ use ( laughable, ironic )
6. Instead of 'picked out', use( selected, taken )
7. Rather than “stand for” write ( be, represent )
8. The term 'music fans' is informal. Instead, use ( audience, goers )
9. As a substitute for 'killing', use ( assassination, political murder)
10. Instead of 'given off', use (created, s )

Exercise 2: Sentence Construction

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 Directions: Transform the simple sentence into compound or complex sentences. Write your answer in your
notebook. The first one is done for you.

1.The exam is difficult. It is also exasperating.

Answer: The exam is difficult and exasperating.

2.Captain Lewis allowed his men to make important decisions in a democratic manner. This democratic
attitude fostered spirit of togetherness and commitment on the part Louis’ fellow explorers.

3. He studied the biological and natural sciences. He learned how to categorize and draw animals accurately.

4.Mark Twain is the author of Huckleberry Finn. Huckleberry Finn is a classic American novel

5.My friend likes coffee. She likes tea. She doesn’t like milk.

6. John F. Kennedy was inaugurated into office in January of 1961. He was assassinated in November of
1963.

7. Some students become nervous around computers. Other students seem to enjoy new challenges.

8. Jae Hee comes from Korea. Kyung Eun comes from Korea. Jae Hyun comes from Korea.

9. I am going to buy the skateboard. It is blue.It has red wheels. It has a picture of a dragon on top.

10. My father is 45 years old. He plays football. He goes jogging. He does not play tennis anymore. His wrist
was broken. This happened two years ago.

Application/ Multiple Choice

Assessment
Directions: Choose the word that best answers the given questions. Write the letter of your answers in your
notebook.

1. As long as you know your tutor, you don't need to use a formal style of writing. It's good to be friendly.
A. Some tutors like you to be formal but some don't mind as long as you do the work.
B. You only need to be formal in exams, not regular coursework.
C.It's good to be friendly but always use formal English when you write assignments.
D. Formal English is too old-fashioned these days

2. Contractions are:
A. what happens when you have a baby
B. when someone says the opposite to you
C. when something is too narrow
D. a shortened form of a word

3. Which example is correct?

A. However, the main reasons are time, money and cost.
B. However the main reasons, are time, money, and, cost.
C. However, the main reasons are time money and cost.
D. However, the main reasons, are time money, and cost. 22

4. Which is correct?
A. They were effected badly by the incident
B. The incident effected them badly.
C. They were affected badly by the incident.
D. The affects of the incident were bad.

5. Choose the right one:

A. It's bowl's empty.
B. Its bowl's empty.
C. Its' bowls' empty.
D. It's bowls empty.

6. 'Information on the internet is 'free'. Anyone can use it without having to reference it.'
A. True
B. False
C. It depends on how important the assignment is.
D. You only need to reference authors' work on the internet

7. What is an academic language...

A. is a set of vocabulary terms used in schools

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B. comes as second nature to native speakers, but is difficult for ELLs to acquire
C. is the linguistic register that students are expected to use in school subjects
D. All of the above

8. When do you use formal language?

A. In an academic essay.
B. When you talk to a friend.
C. When you write a text message.
D. In sending emails.

9. What does it mean to write academically?

A. To write in order to pass final exams
B. To write paper for scholars
C. To write using proper English language
D. To avoid copy pasting from the Internet

10. The term, "VERY OFTEN" may be improved using a more appropriate academic word which is:
A. Frequently
B. Rarely
C. Seriously
D. Stubbornly

Prepared by:

Ma. Joan R. Ferrolino

Subject Teacher

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