Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) Test

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a subordinating conjunction in academic writing?

Although the study was limited, however the results were significant. Although the study was limited, the results were significant. The study was limited, although but the results were significant. Although however the study was limited, the results were significant.

Correct Answer:

Although the study was limited, the results were significant.

Question 2

In academic writing, a passive voice construction is most appropriate when:

The writer wants to emphasize personal opinion. The agent performing the action is unknown or unimportant. The sentence needs to be made shorter. The writer wants to avoid using any verbs.

Correct Answer:

The agent performing the action is unknown or unimportant.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause to provide essential information?

The researcher, who published the findings, won an award. The researcher who published the findings won an award. The researcher, that published the findings, won an award. The researcher which published the findings won an award.

Correct Answer:

The researcher who published the findings won an award.

Question 4

What is the function of a noun clause in the sentence 'The professor explained what the experiment demonstrated'?

It serves as the subject of the sentence. It serves as the direct object of the verb 'explained'. It serves as an adverbial modifier. It serves as a prepositional phrase.

Correct Answer:

It serves as the direct object of the verb 'explained'.

Question 5

Which verb form correctly completes this academic sentence: 'The data _____ that the hypothesis was incorrect.'?

suggest suggests are suggesting have suggested

Correct Answer:

suggests

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