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In academic texts, area usually means a specific subject or field of knowledge.

For example:

Her main area of interest is computer technology.

Academic articles often include information from a number of academic areas, such as philosophy and sociology.

Which answers are closest to this meaning of area? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	detail
	Feedback: An area of knowledge is what we know about a general subject. A detail is a small, specific piece of information within an area or field.
	topic
	specific subject
	field of content

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The examples below illustrate the meaning of area.

Which of the following are areas of study?

Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	a degree in psychology
	a degree in computer science
	a university degree
	Feedback: A university degree includes areas of study but is not itself an area of study.
	a course in journalism

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	have studied this subject for a long time.
	have a lot to learn about this subject.
	know a lot about this subject.
	can answer most questions about this subject.

Which answers best complete the sentence below?

Choose the 3 correct answers.

If modern history is your area of expertise, then you...

Response:

	have studied this subject for a long time.
	know a lot about this subject.
	have a lot to learn about this subject.
	Feedback: An area of expertise is a field or subject which you have studied and already know very well.
	can answer most questions about this subject.