Language in use: science and formal writing

Multiple choice English Grade 10 English 10 questions

Language in use

Curriculum topic

Grade: Grade 10
Subject: Английский язык
Term: 1
Lesson: № 12
Section: 1st term 24 hours Unit 1: Science and scientific phenomena

Learning objectives

10.5.4use style and vocabulary for formal writing in a variety of writing genres related to general and syllabus topics
10.6.16use a wide range of conjunctions on a wide range of familiar general and learning topics
10.5.3write on a range of topics in general and in the curriculum, taking into account grammatical rules
10.6.3use complex adjectives and adjectives used in the place of pronouns and some structures indicating a comparative degree, as well as a variety of intensifying adjectives within the framework of topics familiar to the student on general and curriculum topics
10.6.15use infinitive forms of a variety of verbs and adjectives related to a range of topics, both general and syllabus topics; use the gerund form after several verbs and auxiliaries; use verbs consisting of some forms of auxiliaries and phrases
10.4.5Deduce meaning from context in extended texts on a wide range of familiar general and academic topics, as well as on some unfamiliar topics
10.5.6Write coherently at the level of the text, using a variety of connectors on familiar general and academic topics
10.5.5develop coherent arguments, supported by examples and justifications as necessary, for a wide range of writing genres on familiar general topics and curricula, with support
10.6.14use a number of dependent auxiliary words after nouns and adjectives and a variety of auxiliary words after verbs in a variety of topics familiar to learners, both in general and in the curriculum

Sample questions

1

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal scientific report?

The experiment was conducted under controlled conditions. The experiment was done, like, really carefully. We did the experiment in a pretty controlled way. We kind of tested it with controlled stuff.
2

Choose the correct word: ___ the sample was heated to 200 °C, it showed no change.

Although Because of Despite In spite of
3

Choose the correct form: The researchers managed ___ the unknown substance.

identified identify identifying to identify