Academic writing 1: giving opinions

Exercise 32.2

Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets, so that it keeps the same meaning.

1. The example of Mrs Brown clearly illustrates the need for better medical services in the area. (ILLUSTRATION)
2. A doctoral thesis must always make it clear where it got its information. (SOURCES)
3. Dr Kahn's results provide clear evidence that our theory is correct. (IRREFUTABLE)
4. The article begins by concisely summarising the background to the research project. (CONCISE)
5. The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a young man. (ACCOUNT)
6. Janet's theory has been attacked recently in a number of journals. (COME)