College Writing 3-1
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<strong>Writing</strong> Assignment'l 29<br />
Academic writing requires more formal written English. Usually,<br />
contractions are seldom used, and informal vocabulary is avoided. Do the<br />
exercises below to review some vocabulary differences between informal<br />
spoken English and more formal written English.<br />
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In each sentence, circle the underlined word or phrase that is more<br />
appropriate for academic writing. After you finish, compare answers<br />
with two classmates'.<br />
Example:<br />
Health magazines should get rid of /i91gq: their food ads.<br />
1. The Thco Bell ad shows a bunch of / many young people eating<br />
chicken soft tacos.<br />
2. The Ferrari ad is way cool / very striking.<br />
3. Marketers should not crowd their ads with too much written<br />
glgg/ information.<br />
4. Some ads are very eye-catching, but they advertise useless<br />
junk / products.<br />
5. It is OK / acceptable to use attractive people in ads as long as they<br />
are appropriately clothed.<br />
6. Little kids / children usually pay attention to ads that show toys or<br />
baby animals.
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