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Charting your course a 15 question voyage through textual positioning

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1. In my opinion, ____ a significant problem.

'This is' clearly introduces the writer's personal viewpoint.

2. I strongly believe that ____ essential for success.

'I strongly believe' emphasizes a strong personal opinion, requiring correct subject-verb agreement.

3. Which sentence best expresses a neutral stance?

Neutral language avoids strong claims and presents information objectively.

4. It is argued that ____ a major factor.

'It is argued that' introduces an argument without explicitly stating the writer's position.

5. Which phrase indicates the strongest agreement?

'I wholeheartedly concur' expresses strong and emphatic agreement.

6. From my perspective, ____ a compelling argument.

'From my perspective' clearly signals the writer's viewpoint.

7. However, ____ counterarguments exist.

'However' introduces a contrasting viewpoint.

8. Which sentence best demonstrates a refutation?

This sentence directly challenges the study's findings.

9. Ultimately, ____ the most likely scenario.

'Ultimately' signals a final conclusion.

10. In contrast, ____ a different perspective.

'In contrast' introduces an opposing viewpoint.

11. Which word best conveys uncertainty?

'Perhaps' expresses a degree of doubt or hesitation.

12. It can be argued that ____ a valid point.

'It can be argued that' introduces a point without committing to a strong position.

13. To summarize, ____ the key findings.

'To summarize' indicates a concluding statement.

14. Which sentence uses hedging language effectively?

Hedging language softens strong claims, making them less assertive.

15. Therefore, ____ a logical conclusion.

'Therefore' signals a logical consequence.

Topics:

Present tenses

Past tenses 1

Present perfect

Present tenses 2

Future 1

Future 2

Countable and uncountable nouns

Referring to nouns

Pronouns and referencing

Adjectives and adverbs

Comparing things

The noun pharse

Modals 1

Modals 2

Reported speech

Verb + verb patterns

Likelihood based on conditions 1

Likelihood based on conditions 2

Presositions

Relative clauses

Ways of organising texts

The passive

Linking ideas

Showing your position in a text

Nominalisation in written English