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Question:

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Definite describes something we are sure about.

For example:

There is definite proof that he was not in the country at the time of the crime, so the police will have to let him go.

It is definite that her wedding will be in June, so you can buy your airplane ticket now.

unsure

specific

clear

certain about something

Which answers are closest in meaning to definite? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

specific

unsure

clear

certain about something
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The examples below illustrate the meaning of definite.

If you add 2 and 2 you will get 4.

If you marry someone you love, you will always have a happy marriage.

Mixing red and blue makes purple.

According to the laws of gravity, if you drop something it will fall down.

Which answers below are examples of something definite?

Response:

Mixing red and blue makes purple.

If you marry someone you love, you will always have a happy marriage.

If you add 2 and 2 you will get 4.

According to the laws of gravity, if you drop something it will fall down.
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will certainly occur.

will surely happen.

is clearly a fact.

may or may not be real.

Choose the 3 correct answers to complete this sentence: If something is definite, then it...

Response:

is clearly a fact.

may or may not be real.

will surely happen.

will certainly occur.
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Multiple choice question

There are many words and phrases used in academic texts to emphasize that something is definitely true.

There are also words and phrases used in academic writing to signal doubt or uncertainty about something.

Pay attention to these words and phrases while you read - they can help you recognize the writer's position and how sure - or unsure - he is about something.

Read this paragraph and answer the question below.

Water authorities said yesterday that the water shortage is without a doubt due to a decrease in annual rainfall (sentence 1).

However, it can be argued that if the government had adopted an effective water conservation plan last year, the problem could have been prevented (sentence 2).

It seems clear that whatever the reason, measures should be taken immediately to deal with the current crisis (sentence 3).

Recognizing The Writer's Position

Water authorities said yesterday that the water shortage is without a doubt due to a decrease in annual rainfall (sentence 1). However, it can be argued that if the government had adopted an effective water conservation plan last year, the problem could have been prevented (sentence 2). It seems clear that whatever the reason, measures should be taken immediately to deal with the current crisis (sentence 3).

Which sentences in the above paragraph show that the writer thinks something is definitely true? Choose 2 correct answers.

Response:

Water authorities said yesterday that the water shortage is without a doubt due to a decrease in annual rainfall (sentence 1).

However, it can be argued that if the government had adopted an effective water conservation plan last year, the problem could have been prevented (sentence 2).

It seems clear that whatever the reason, measures should be taken immediately to deal with the current crisis (sentence 3).