EXPLICITNESS-Academic writing demands the

use of sign posts that allow readers to trace the

relationships in the parts of the study.
If you intend to show a change in your line of argument, make it clear by
using however.
Example:
• It is apparent that the government hopes to provide assistance to the
poor. However, giving dole outs to the “poorest of the poor” does not
work in the long term.
Based on the examples given, write a sentence for each of the following
expressions that would make your idea explicit.
1. HOWEVER
______________________________________________________________2.
THIS IS DUE TO THE
______________________________________________________________
3. SIMILARLY
______________________________________________________________
4. IN ADDITION
______________________________________________________________
5. IN ADDITION
______________________________________________________________
Restructure the sentences by using nominalization.
1. The project was implemented to make sure that services are not
delayed.
2. The investigators established a time to determine the chain of events
relating to the crime.
3. The committee imposed a seven-day deadline for the members to
submit their requirements.
4. The artists created a beautiful mural to pay tribute to the survivors of
the disaster.
5. A number of students reported several cases of theft within the area.
Restructure the sentences by using passivization.
1. The children gave several inputs to improve the operations of the
facility.
2. Nurses conducted workshops for those in far-flung areas on health
and sanitation.
3. The company acquired a number of contractors to render service to
its consumers.
4. Marketers need to make a quota every month to maintain sustainable
growth.
5. Guitar players constantly practice to ensure fault-free performance.
Rewrite the paragraph below to make its language sound more academic. Take into consideration
the kind of language required for research writing. Use the lines provided.
(25 points)

The rice shortage that recently affected a number of countries in the Asian region showed how
unpredictable nature can be if we continue being apathetic about improving rice production. Call it
the calm before the storm, we see now a lot of people queuing for a bag or two of NFA rice. Worse,
for some, observing a full square meal a day is no longer possible. This leads us to reflect on how
we can help to counter this strongly felt problem. At restaurants, we see a lot of leftover servings of
rice knowing that hungry tummies in resettlement areas exist. On my way to school, I witness
families sheltered in shanties at the town pulling through lunch with mere kropek and noodles at
hand. Along the area, I see the tradeoff-students disregarding the value of rice servings and
modest viands where plates are left on the table just that.