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12 Cards in this Set
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Factor (N)
A factor is one of the things that influence whether an event happens or the way that it happens. What adjectives tend to be used with factor? What was the most important factor for you in coming to study in the UK? |
Establish (V)
To establish something is to set up or introduce something new that lasts for a long time. What grammatical structure does it tend to be used with? Discuss anything that has been established for a long time in your country. When was it established? |
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Research (N)
What preposition often follows the noun research? What verbs tend to be used with research? What research are you interested in doing? Why? |
Concept (N)
A concept is an idea of something. How has your concept of the world changed since you were a child? What are the key concepts in a democracy? |
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Evaluate (V)
To evaluate is to judge, or determine the significance or value of something. What is the noun? How effective are exams in evaluating a student's progress? |
Analyse (V)
To analyse is to examine something in detail in order to understand or explain it. What kinds of things are often analysed? What is the noun? What preposition is usually used with it? Do you always analyse exam questions? Explain how you do it. |
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Occur (V)
To occur is to take place, come about. What is the noun? What changes have occurred in your life since you came to the UK? |
Estimate (V)
To estimate is to make an evaluation or rough calculation, of the worth, quantity, or size of something or to form an opinion about something. It is estimated that the world's natural resources will become depleted in 50 years time. Do you agree/disgree? Why? |
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Issue(N)
An issue is a topic or an important problem for debate or discussion. What adjectives tend to be used with it? What can be done to raise awareness of environmental issues? |
Economy (N)
The economy is the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money. What policies can be implemented to stimulate the economy? |
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Detrimental (ADJ)
Detrimental describes something which is harmful or damaging to something else. What noun is often used with it? What preposition is used after it? Are there any recent policies which have been detrimental to you in anyway? |
Effect or Impact (N)
To have an effect or impact is to have a strong influence of one thing on another. What preposition follows these nouns? What adjectives tend to be used with them? The current economy has had a significant impact on unemployment rates. Has the economy had an impact on unemployment figures in your country? If so, how? |
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Affect (V)
To affect is to change or influence something. If something affects something else, it has an effect on it. It is known that poor housing significantly affects educational achievement. What other factors may affect educational achievement? |
Allow (V)
To allow is to give someone permission to do or have something or give them the opportunity to do something. What is the grammatical pattern of allow? Is smoking allowed in public places in your country? Do you agree/disagree with this decision? What will your Degree or MA allow you to do in the future? |
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Encourage (V)
To encourage is to suggest that someone does something that you believe would be good or to provide conditions that help something happen. What is the grammatical pattern of encourage? What is the noun? Student participation is essential in seminars. How can students be encouraged to participate more? Did you need encouragement to come here? Who encouraged you to come to the UK? Why? |
Relevant (Adj)
Relevant describes something which is directly connected with and important to what is being discussed or considered. What preposition tends to be used after it? What nouns tend to be used with it? Is this activity relevant to your academic studies? If so, why? |
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Significant (Adj)
Significant describes something which is very large in size or very important. What is the noun? What is the adverb? Write sentences to show their use. A significant number of students live on campus. Do you intend to live on or off campus next term? Has there has been a significant increase in International students studying abroad from your country? Why/Why not? |
Data (N)
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Fundamental (Adj) essential to the existence, development, or success of something
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Crucial (Adj) something that is crucial is extremely important because it has a major effect on the result of something.
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Vital (Adj) very important, necessary, or essential
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Major (Adj) N.B. usually used with a noun i.e. not alone e.g. a major problem.
If something is described as 'major' it means it is important, serious or significant. What other nouns are used with major? What is one of the major problems facing our planet today? What might be the major cause of this problem? What changes could be made to solve it? |
Considerable (Adj)
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