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Scientific Writing. "Data doesn't lie, but in raw form, it often doesn't speak clearly, either." "Data don't lie, but in raw form, they often don't speak clearly, either.". Scientific Writing. "Data doesn't lie, but in raw form, it often doesn't speak clearly, either." - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Scientific Writing

A. "Data doesn't lie, but in raw form, it often doesn't speak clearly, either."

B. "Data don't lie, but in raw form, they often don't speak clearly, either."

Scientific Writing

A. "Data doesn't lie, but in raw form, it often doesn't speak clearly, either."

B. "Data don't lie, but in raw form, they often don't speak clearly, either."

(Choice A was the tag line on the webpage of a math software company!)

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A. The war profoundly affected her views.B. The war profoundly effected her views.

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A. The war profoundly A. The war profoundly affectedaffected her views. her views.B. The war profoundly effected her views.

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A. The affects of the war were devastating.B. The effects of the war were devastating.

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A. The affects of the war were devastating.B. B. The effectsThe effects of the war were devastating. of the war were devastating.

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A. The psychiatrist found the patient’s effect worrisome.

B. The psychiatrist found the patient’s affect worrisome.

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A. The psychiatrist found the patient’s effect worrisome.

B. The psychiatrist found the patient’s B. The psychiatrist found the patient’s affectaffect worrisome.worrisome.

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A. She resolved to affect a change in the healthcare system.

B. She resolved to effect a change in the healthcare system.

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A. She resolved to affect a change in the healthcare system.

B. She resolved to B. She resolved to effecteffect a change in the a change in the healthcare system.healthcare system.

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A. The negotiators effected an agreement.B. The negotiators affected an agreement.

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A. The negotiators A. The negotiators effectedeffected an agreement. an agreement.B. The negotiators affected an agreement.

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A. While she waited to be seen in the ER, her personal effects were stolen.

B. While she waited to be seen in the ER, her personal affects were stolen.

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A. While she waited to be seen in the ER, her A. While she waited to be seen in the ER, her personal personal effectseffects were stolen. were stolen.

B. While she waited to be seen in the ER, her personal affects were stolen.

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A. The bacteria that I was trying to grow died.B. The bacteria which I was trying to grow died.

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A. The bacteria A. The bacteria thatthat I was trying to grow died. I was trying to grow died.B. The bacteria which I was trying to grow died.

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A. There is limited data.B. There are limited data.

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A. There is limited data.B. There B. There areare limited data. limited data.

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A. The car, which I didn’t particularly like, finally died.B. The car, that I didn’t particularly like, finally died.

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A. The carA. The car, which, which I didn’t particularly like I didn’t particularly like,, finally finally died.died.

B. The car, that I didn’t particularly like, finally died.

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A. He owed over $1000 to the doctor.B. He owed more than $1000 to the doctor.

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A. He owed over $1000 to the doctor.B. He owed B. He owed more thanmore than $1000 to the doctor. $1000 to the doctor.

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A. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared with her shoes.

B. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared to her shoes.

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A. Her dresses weren’t worth very much A. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared compared withwith her shoes. her shoes.

B. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared to her shoes.

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A. Bob and I were very fond of the piece.B. Bob and me were very fond of the piece.

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A. A. Bob and IBob and I were very fond of the piece. were very fond of the piece.B. Bob and me were very fond of the piece.

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A. That man and I were talking.B. That man and me were talking.

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A. That A. That man and Iman and I were talking. were talking.B. That man and me were talking.

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A. Their data was intriguing.B. Their data were intriguing.

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A. Their data was intriguing.B. Their data B. Their data werewere intriguing. intriguing.

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A. She told Bob and me that the end was near.B. She told Bob and I that the end was near.

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A. She told A. She told Bob and meBob and me that the end was near. that the end was near.B. She told Bob and I that the end was near.

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A. I hope that she and I will reconcile.B. I hope that she and me will reconcile.

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A. I hope that A. I hope that she and Ishe and I will reconcile. will reconcile.B. I hope that she and me will reconcile.

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A. Between you and I, we should have it done in no time.

B. Between you and me, we should have it done in no time.

Scientific Writing

A. Between you and I, we should have it done in no time.

B. Between B. Between you and meyou and me, we should have it done in , we should have it done in no time.no time.

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A. He looks like Bill Clinton.B. He looks as Bill Clinton.

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A. He looks A. He looks likelike Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton.B. He looks as Bill Clinton.

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A. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared with her shoes.

B. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared to her shoes.

Scientific Writing

A. Her dresses weren’t worth very much A. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared withcompared with her her shoes.shoes.

B. Her dresses weren’t worth very much compared to her shoes.

mnemonic: when things are inherently similar, they are generally grouped with each other

Your scientific studies will more commonly be seeking distinctions among things previously understood to be similar (than similarities among inherently different things)

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A. To whom did you betray my secret?B. To who did you betray my secret?

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A. A. To whomTo whom did you betray my secret? did you betray my secret?B. To who did you betray my secret?

Scientific Writing

A. Who owns that mean dog?B. Whom owns that mean dog?

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A. A. WhoWho owns that mean dog? owns that mean dog?B. Whom owns that mean dog?

Scientific Writing

A. The person about who you speak is a fool.B. The person about whom you speak is a fool.

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A. The person about who you speak is a fool.B. The person B. The person about whomabout whom you speak is a fool. you speak is a fool.

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A. People whom live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

B. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

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A. People whom live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

B. People B. People whowho live in glass houses shouldn’t throw live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.stones.

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A. It’s my head on the line.B. Its my head on the line.

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A. A. It’sIt’s my head on the line. my head on the line.B. Its my head on the line.

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A. Its head was on the chopping block.B. It’s head was on the chopping block.

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A. A. ItsIts head was on the chopping block. head was on the chopping block.B. It’s head was on the chopping block.

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A. Virgil is the candidate who we hope to elect.B. Virgil is the candidate whom we hope to elect.

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A. Virgil is the candidate who we hope to elect.B. Virgil is the candidate B. Virgil is the candidate whomwhom we hope to elect. we hope to elect.

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A. Your cigarette tastes good, like a cigarette should.B. Your cigarette tastes good, as a cigarette should.

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A. Your cigarette tastes good, like a cigarette should.B. Your cigarette tastes good, Your cigarette tastes good, asas a cigarette should. a cigarette should.

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A. Over 30 disease states can result in the clinical characteristics of dementia.

B. More than 30 disease states can result in the clinical characteristics of dementia.

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A. Over 30 disease states can result in the clinical characteristics of dementia.

B. B. More thanMore than 30 disease states can result in the 30 disease states can result in the clinical characteristics of dementia.clinical characteristics of dementia.

Scientific Writing

A. Fewer men are in the class than women.B. Less men are in the class than women.

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A. A. FewerFewer men are in the class than women. men are in the class than women.B. Less men are in the class than women.

Scientific Writing

A. Fewer restrictive measures are needed.B. Less restrictive measures are needed.

Scientific Writing

A. Juan Zabala is a twenty-nine-year-old Mexican whom the San Francisco police charged with breaking into a 1991 Honda Accord.

B. Juan Zabala is a twenty-nine-year-old Mexican who the San Francisco police charged with breaking into a 1991 Honda Accord.

Scientific Writing

A. Juan Zabala is a twenty-nine-year-old Mexican A. Juan Zabala is a twenty-nine-year-old Mexican whomwhom the San Francisco police charged with the San Francisco police charged with breaking into a 1991 Honda Accord.breaking into a 1991 Honda Accord.

B. Juan Zabala is a twenty-nine-year-old Mexican who the San Francisco police charged with breaking into a 1991 Honda Accord.

Scientific Writing

A. Cream and chocolate are comprised in chocolate sauce.

B. Cream and chocolate are composed of chocolate sauce.

Scientific Writing

A. Cream and chocolate A. Cream and chocolate are comprised inare comprised in chocolate chocolate sauce.sauce.

B. Cream and chocolate are composed of chocolate sauce.

Scientific Writing

A. I hope that my sister and I will reconcile.B. I hope that my sister and me will reconcile.

Scientific Writing

A. I hope that A. I hope that my sister and Imy sister and I will reconcile. will reconcile.B. I hope that my sister and me will reconcile.

Scientific Writing

A. He told Dan and me that they would meet us at noon.

B. He told Dan and I that they would meet us at noon.

Scientific Writing

A. He told A. He told Dan and meDan and me that they would meet us at that they would meet us at noon.noon.

B. He told Dan and I that they would meet us at noon.

Scientific Writing

A. I always thought it was further to the moon.B. I always thought it was farther to the moon.

Scientific Writing

A. I always thought it was further to the moon.B. I always thought it was B. I always thought it was fartherfarther to the moon. to the moon.

Scientific Writing

A. Between you and I, we should have it done in no time.

B. Between you and me, we should have it done in no time.

Scientific Writing

A. Between you and I, we should have it done in no time.

B. Between B. Between you and meyou and me, we should have it done in , we should have it done in no time.no time.

Scientific Writing

A. He died of unknown causes.B. He died from unknown causes.

Scientific Writing

A. He A. He died ofdied of unknown causes. unknown causes.B. He died from unknown causes.

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A. She could have made it further in life.B. She could have made it farther in life.

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A. She could have made it A. She could have made it furtherfurther in life. in life.B. She could have made it farther in life.

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A. “Its the nuts, sir. They’re complimentary.” B. “Its the nuts, sir. They’re complementary.” C. “It’s the nuts, sir. They’re complimentary.”D. “It’s the nuts, sir. They’re complementary.”

Scientific Writing

A. “Its the nuts, sir. They’re complimentary.” B. “Its the nuts, sir. They’re complementary.” C. “It’s the nuts, sir. They’re complimentary.”D. “It’s the nuts, sir. They’re complementary.”

Scientific Writing

A. The medical students heard seventeen lectures about the compliment cascade.

B. The medical students heard seventeen lectures about the complement cascade.

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A. A. The medical students heard seventeen lectures about the compliment cascade.

B. The medical students heard seventeen lectures about the complement cascade.

Scientific Writing

A. Cream and chocolate comprise chocolate sauce.B. Cream and chocolate compose chocolate sauce.

Scientific Writing

A. Cream and chocolate comprise chocolate sauce.B. Cream and chocolate B. Cream and chocolate composecompose chocolate sauce. chocolate sauce.

* composer putting notes together to make music

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A. The dessert was comprised of cream and chocolate.

B. The dessert was composed of cream and chocolate.

Scientific Writing

A. The dessert was comprised of cream and chocolate.

B. The dessert was B. The dessert was composedcomposed of cream and of cream and chocolate.chocolate.

Scientific Writing

A. Chocolate sauce composes cream and chocolate.B. Chocolate sauce comprises cream and chocolate.

Scientific Writing

A. Chocolate sauce composes cream and chocolate.B. Chocolate sauce B. Chocolate sauce comprisescomprises cream and chocolate. cream and chocolate.

• think “includes” (but exhaustive list)• compare “composed of” (generally exhaustive)

Scientific Writing

A. She doesn’t take compliments well.B. She doesn’t take complements well.

Scientific Writing

A. She doesn’t take A. She doesn’t take complimentscompliments well. well.B. She doesn’t take complements well.

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A. He’s not rational at that time of the day.B. He’s not rationale at that time of the day.

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A. He’s not A. He’s not rationalrational at that time of the day. at that time of the day.B. He’s not rationale at that time of the day.

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A. Her rationale was that the drugs would help alleviate the pain.

B. Her rational was that the drugs would help alleviate the pain.

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A. Her A. Her rationalerationale was that the drugs would help was that the drugs would help alleviate the pain.alleviate the pain.

B. Her rational was that the drugs would help alleviate the pain.

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A. We worked on localizing proteins in the cell from their phylogenetic profiles.

B. We worked on locating proteins in the cell from their phylogenetic profiles.

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A. We worked on localizing proteins in the cell from their phylogenetic profiles.

B. We worked on B. We worked on locatinglocating proteins in the cell from proteins in the cell from their phylogenetic profiles.their phylogenetic profiles.

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A. That action violated her principles.B. That action violated her principals.

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A. That action violated her A. That action violated her principlesprinciples..B. That action violated her principals.

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A. Cream and chocolate comprise chocolate sauce.B. Cream and chocolate compose chocolate sauce.

Scientific Writing

A. Cream and chocolate comprise chocolate sauce.B. Cream and chocolate B. Cream and chocolate composecompose chocolate sauce. chocolate sauce.

Scientific Writing

A. The dessert was comprised of cream and chocolate.

B. The dessert was composed of cream and chocolate.

Scientific Writing

A. The dessert was comprised of cream and chocolate.

B. The dessert was B. The dessert was composedcomposed of cream and of cream and chocolate.chocolate.

Scientific Writing

A. Chocolate sauce composes cream and chocolate.B. Chocolate sauce comprises cream and chocolate.

Scientific Writing

A. Chocolate sauce composes cream and chocolate.B. Chocolate sauce B. Chocolate sauce comprisescomprises cream and chocolate. cream and chocolate.

Scientific Writing

A. Cream and chocolate are comprised in chocolate sauce.

B. Cream and chocolate are composed of chocolate sauce.

Scientific Writing

A. Cream and chocolate A. Cream and chocolate are comprised inare comprised in chocolate chocolate sauce.sauce.

B. Cream and chocolate are composed of chocolate sauce.

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A. She accepted the compliment without a word. B. She accepted the complement without a word.

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A. She accepted the A. She accepted the complimentcompliment without a word. without a word. B. She accepted the complement without a word.

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A. The sequencing of the human genome has been compared to a schoolyard brawl.

B. The sequencing of the human genome has been compared with a schoolyard brawl.

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A. The sequencing of the human genome has been A. The sequencing of the human genome has been compared compared toto a schoolyard brawl. a schoolyard brawl.

B. The sequencing of the human genome has been compared with a schoolyard brawl.

.

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A. You should take some ice cream; it’s complimentary.

B. You should take some ice cream; it’s complementary.

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A. You should take some ice cream; it’s A. You should take some ice cream; it’s complimentarycomplimentary. .

B. You should take some ice cream; it’s complementary.

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A. The 20-pound weight loss helped his self-confidence.

B. The 20 pound weight loss helped his self-confidence.

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A. The A. The 20-pound weight loss20-pound weight loss helped his self- helped his self-confidence. confidence.

B. The 20 pound weight loss helped his self-confidence.

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A. He was very complimentary of your work.B. He was very complementary of your work.

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A. He was very A. He was very complimentarycomplimentary of your work. of your work.B. He was very complementary of your work.

Scientific Writing

A. Red and green are complementary colors.B. Red and green are complimentary colors.

Scientific Writing

A. Red and green are A. Red and green are complementary colorscomplementary colors..B. Red and green are complimentary colors.

--Complementary colors are located directly across from each other on the color wheel. --Complementary pairs contrast because they share no common colors. (For example, red and green are complements, because green is made of blue and yellow.)

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A. Each person is responsible for their grade.B. Each person is responsible for his grade.

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A. Each person is responsible for their grade.B. Each person is responsible for B. Each person is responsible for hishis grade. grade.

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A. We studied the affects of the gene on signaling.

B. We studied the effects of the gene on signaling.

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A. We studied the affects of the gene on signaling.

B. We studied B. We studied the effectsthe effects of the gene on of the gene on signaling.signaling.

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A. She commented on the clearly defined mutant traits.

B. She commented on the clearly-defined mutant traits.

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A. She commented on the A. She commented on the clearly definedclearly defined mutant traits.mutant traits.

B. She commented on the clearly-defined mutant traits.

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A. I like books, chocolate, and coffee.B. I like books, chocolate and coffee.

Scientific Writing

A. I like books, chocolateA. I like books, chocolate,, and coffee. and coffee.B. I like books, chocolate and coffee.

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A. She was self-employed.B. She was self employed.

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A. She was A. She was self-employedself-employed..B. She was self employed.

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A. 65 people were saved.B. Sixty-five people were saved.

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A. 65 people were saved.B. B. Sixty-fiveSixty-five people were saved. people were saved.

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A. She was the best-read scientist in the lab.B. She was the best read scientist in the lab.

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A. She was the best-read scientist in the lab.B. She was the B. She was the best readbest read scientist in the lab. scientist in the lab.

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A. The previously-reported data were suspect.B. The previously reported data were suspect.

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A. The previously-reported data were suspect.B. The B. The previously reportedpreviously reported data were suspect. data were suspect.

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A. That was pre-SARS.B. That was pre SARS.

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A. That was A. That was pre-SARSpre-SARS..B. That was pre SARS.

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A. He cited the widely-believed fallacy.B. He cited the widely believed fallacy.

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A. He cited the widely-believed fallacy.B. He cited the B. He cited the widely believedwidely believed fallacy. fallacy.

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A. She was a well-known scientist.B. She was a well known scientist.

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A. She was a A. She was a well-knownwell-known scientist. scientist.B. She was a well known scientist.

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A. She was well-known.B. She was well known.

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A. She was well-known.B. She was B. She was well knownwell known..

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A. He counted six pies.B. He counted 6 pies.

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A. He counted sixsix pies.B. B. He counted 6 pies.

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A. His favorite breakfasts were cinnamon oatmeal, French toast, and ham and eggs.

B. His favorite breakfasts were cinnamon oatmeal, French toast, ham, and eggs.

Scientific Writing

A. His favorite breakfasts were cinnamon oatmeal, French toast, and ham and eggs., and ham and eggs.

B. His favorite breakfasts were cinnamon oatmeal, French toast, ham, and eggs.

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A. Many of the clinic’s patients die from complications of diabetes.

B. Many of the clinic’s patients die of complications of diabetes.

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A. Many of the clinic’s patients die from complications of diabetes.

B. Many of the clinic’s patients B. Many of the clinic’s patients die ofdie of complications of diabetescomplications of diabetes

understanding mnemonic: die (as a result) of word pattern mnemonic: dIEIE OOf

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A. It was a secret among friends.B. It was a secret between friends.

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A. A. It was a secret It was a secret amongamong friends. friends.B. It was a secret between friends.

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A. The close friendship that existed between them was quickly dissolved.

B. The close friendship that existed among them was quickly dissolved.

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A. A. The close friendship that existed The close friendship that existed betweenbetween them them was quickly dissolved.was quickly dissolved.

B. The close friendship that existed among them was quickly dissolved.

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A. She eluded to the fight that occurred earlier.B. She alluded to the the fight that occurred earlier.

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A. She eluded to the fight that occurred earlier.B. B. She She alludedalluded to the the fight that occurred earlier. to the the fight that occurred earlier.

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A. She eluded the fight.B. She alluded the fight.

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A. A. She She eludedeluded the fight. the fight.B. She alluded the fight.

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A. She lies out in the sun.B. She lays out in the sun.

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A. She A. She lieslies out in the sun. out in the sun.B. She lays out in the sun.

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A. She is lying out in the sun.B. She is laying out in the sun.

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A. She A. She is lyingis lying out in the sun. out in the sun.B. She is laying out in the sun.

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A. She laid out in the sun yesterday.B. She lay out in the sun yesterday.

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A. She laid out in the sun yesterday.B. She B. She laylay out in the sun yesterday. out in the sun yesterday.

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A. She had laid out in the sun too much as a kid.B. She had lain out in the sun too much as a kid.

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A. She had laid out in the sun too much as a kid.B. She B. She had lainhad lain out in the sun too much as a out in the sun too much as a

kid.kid.

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A. She lies the book on the table.B. She lays the book on the table.

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A. She lies the book on the table.B. She B. She layslays the book on the table. the book on the table.

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A. She is lying the book on the table.B. She is laying the book on the table.

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A. She is lying the book on the table.B. She B. She is layingis laying the book on the table. the book on the table.

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A. She laid the book on the table this morning.B. She lay the book on the table this morning.

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A. She A. She laidlaid the book on the table this morning. the book on the table this morning.B. She lay the book on the table this morning.

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A. She had lain the book on the table.B. She had laid the book on the table.

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A. She had lain the book on the table.B. She B. She had laidhad laid the book on the table. the book on the table.

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A. Now I lay down to sleep.B. Now I lie down to sleep.

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A. Now I lay down to sleep.B. Now I B. Now I lielie down to sleep. down to sleep.

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A. Now I lay me down to sleep.B. Now I lie me down to sleep.

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A. Now I laylay me down to sleep.B. Now I lie me down to sleep.

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A. She commented on the clearly defined mutant traits.

B. She commented on the clearly-defined mutant traits.

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A. She commented on the A. She commented on the clearly definedclearly defined mutant traits.mutant traits.

B. She commented on the clearly-defined mutant traits.

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A. I am disinterested in your results.B. I am uninterested in your results.

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A. I am disinterested in your results.B. I am B. I am uninteresteduninterested in your results. in your results.

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A. We think you should look into an alternative career path, i.e. get a new job.

B. We think you should look into an alternative career path, e.g. get a new job.

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A. We think you should look into an alternative A. We think you should look into an alternative career path, career path, i.e.i.e. get a new job. get a new job.

B. We think you should look into an alternative career path, e.g. get a new job.

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A. They prefer mixed drinks, e.g. gin and tonic or martinis.

B. They prefer mixed drinks, i.e. gin and tonic or martinis.

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A. They prefer mixed drinks, A. They prefer mixed drinks, e.g.e.g. gin and tonic gin and tonic or martinis.or martinis.

B. They prefer mixed drinks, i.e. gin and tonic or martinis.

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A. She served as a disinterested party in the dispute.

B. She served as an uninterested party in the dispute.

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A.A. She served as a She served as a disinteresteddisinterested party in the party in the dispute.dispute.

B. She served as an uninterested party in the dispute.

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A. You should eat more sweets, e.g. chocolate.B. You should eat more sweets, i.e. chocolate.

Scientific Writing Weekly Quiz

A. You should eat more sweets, e.g.e.g. chocolate.B. You should eat more sweets, i.e. chocolate.

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A. Runners who develop overuse running-related injuries have lower intakes of several key nutrients compared to non-injured runners.

B. Runners who develop overuse running-related injuries have lower intakes of several key nutrients compared with non-injured runners.

Scientific Writing Weekly Quiz

A. Runners who develop overuse running-related injuries have lower intakes of several key nutrients compared to non-injured runners.

B. Runners who develop overuse running-related injuries have lower intakes of several key nutrients compared with non-injured runners.

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A. Over half the runners sustained an injury during the year.

B. More than half the runners sustained an injury during the year.

Scientific Writing Weekly Quiz

A. Over half the runners sustained an injury during the year.

B. More than half the runners sustained an injury during the year.