4 Are these statements true or false?. Use a dictionary if necessary. If the statement is false, explain why. If two things are mutually exclusive, one makes the other impossible.
If two methods of doing something are compatible, they cannot both be used.
If two things are equated, they are said to be similar or the same.
If there are parallels between two phenomena, they are very different from each other.
If there is an overlap between two things, they share some properties.
Phrasal Verbs in Academic English
Although phrasal verbs occur most frequently in more informal spoken and written English, they are also not uncommon in an academic context. You will hear them used in lectures and will read them in serious journals. From this input only go/look back over and work out are not appropriate for a formal written assignment. A Phrasal verbs and one-word synonyms Phrasal verbs often have one-word synonyms. These are usually of Latin origin and sound more formal than their phrasal verb equivalent but both are appropriate when writing or talking about academic subjects. Vary your language by using both.
phrasal verb
synonym
example
put forward (an idea/view/opinion/ theory/plan)
present
In her latest article Kaufmann puts forward a theory which is likely to prove controversial.
