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Question:
Acknowledged can have different meanings.
One meaning of acknowledged is recognized or accepted as true or important.
For example:
When he finally acknowledged that smoking was making him sick, he stopped smoking. Until he believed this, he was not able to stop.
accepted it.
rejected it.
believed it is true.
recognized it as important.
Which answers are closest in meaning to acknowledged? Choose the 3 correct answers to complete the sentence.
If you acknowledged something, you...
Response:
generally untrue.
recognized as existing.
established as a fact.
accepted as being true.
Which answers best complete the sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers.
When something is acknowledged, it is...
Maybe one day you will complete a Master's thesis or a doctoral dissertation, and you will be expected to write an acknowledgement page at the beginning of your study. The purpose of this page is to acknowledge the contributions of people who helped to complete the study.
Students often express appreciation to family and friends that helped them do their research. If they received permission to use laboratory facilities or special equipment in their study, this should also be acknowledged.
Read the following extract from an acknowledgements page and answer the question below.
assistance from professors
results of the study
help received during the study
An Example of an Acknowledgement Page
Special thanks are also due to Prof. Milgram whose wisdom and expertise helped me to complete this study, and to Prof. Caniel whose constant support kept me on track. I would also like to thank all my students who participated in this study. Finally, I thank my husband and children for their encouragement. Without them, this study would not have been possible.
What did this student acknowledge on the acknowledgement page of her thesis? Choose the 2 correct answers.