Academic Language

• What is a characteristic of mathematics that makes it easily recognizable?

  It uses symbols in place of words.
• What do letters like x, y, and z represent in mathematics?

  They stand for a variable or the unknown.
• What are typical features of math texts?

  Notations, numbers, and formulas.
• Why is it important to understand the social meanings assigned to mathematical symbols?

  Because they can have different meanings in different contexts.
• What does the term "universe" mean in statistics?


  It refers to the total count of the subjects under study.
• How is the linking verb "is" used in mathematics?

  It indicates equivalence, such as in "3 is the square root of 9."
• What is an example of a prime number?

  5 is a prime number.
• What type of vocabulary is common in business texts?

  Special vocabulary or jargon.
• What is an example of jargon used in business texts?

  Remit.
• What are some examples of terms found in business texts?

  Loan, collateral, and price list.
• Why is it important to learn the conventions of business writing?

  To familiarize oneself with standard formats and practices.
• What is essential for sustaining business relationships?

  Cordiality is essential to keep the customer.
• How should negative communications, like complaints, be handled in business?

  They must still be polite.
• What is a polite expression to use in business communication?

  "Could you please..."
• What are some specific disciplines within social sciences?

  Political Science, Economics, Sociology, and Psychology.
• What is a term associated with Political Science?

  Monarchy.
• What is a term associated with Economics?

  Market.
• What is a term associated with Sociology?

  Discrimination.
• What is a term associated with Psychology?

  Depression.
• Why is knowledge of how to analyze graphic data advantageous in social sciences?

  Because graphs and tables are common features in the field.
• What are the main branches of Natural Sciences mentioned?

  Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• What is common in Natural Sciences regarding language?


  Technical terms, symbols, and abbreviations are common.
• What is an example of a technical term in Natural Sciences?

  Power.
• What must you know to understand many technical terms in Natural Sciences?

  You must know some prefixes, root words, and suffixes.
• What is a characteristic of sentences in science texts?

  They are dense and information-heavy.
• How does the structure of scientific sentences affect reading comprehension?

  They suggest slow reading for comprehension and retention of facts.
• What is a term used in Literature and the Arts?

  Gothic.
• What type of language is predominantly used in Literature and the Arts?

  Connotative language is predominantly used.
• Why is vivid language important in Literature and the Arts?

  It is used to create images and impressions.
• How do literary texts relate to reality?

  They may not have a one-to-one correspondence with the situation they depict.
• What is a unique characteristic of language in literature?

  Literary texts may violate language rules.
• What is the task for the quiz in group work?

  • Write terms/jargon specific to:
  • 3 Science
  • 3 Technology
  • 3 Engineering
  • 3 Mathematics
  • Write the definition of each term.
  • Use each term in a sentence.