Check-up game of Academic style in Writing | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Is this writing in an academic style?

Yes, it is.

Is this writing in an academic style? Why (not)?

No, it isn't. This is an informal letter/ email and the author used contraction "s"

Rewrite this sentence in a more academic style: "You can’t always trust the numbers in that report"

The numbers in that report are unreliable.

What is the more academic word (formal word) of "around"?

approximately

Is this writing in an academic style?

Yes, it is.

What is the more academic word (formal word) of "kids"?

Children

Rewrite this sentence in a more academic Style: "Sadly, serious crime like murder is going up."

It can be rewritten as: "Serious crime, such as murder, is increasing"

Please point out the inappropriate elements in the following sentence: "Years ago they allowed women to vote."

The phrase "Years ago" is imprecise. We need to make it clearer by giving a certain year such as in 1987.Or we can rewrite it using Passive Voice

Is it an academic style when you use CONTRACTIONS?

No, it isn't. You should not use contractions (e.g. "can't, won't, don't....) in academic writing

Is it an academic style when you use COLLOQUIAL or IDIOMATIC expressions?

No

Is it an academic style when you use tentative language (e.g., may/ can/ could, tends to, seems, appears) in your writing?

Yes, it is.

Is it an academic style when you use CITATIONS?

Yes, it is.

Is it an academic style when you use ACCURATE VOCABULARY in your writing?

Yes

What is the more academic word (formal word) of "go up "?

increase/ rise

Is this writing in academic style?

No, it isn't. It is a personal diary.