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Academic Vocabulary

Verbs Frequently Used after Gerunds and Infinitives in Academic Writing

be find know make use
develop have learn participate work

Source: Corpus of Contemporary American English (Davies 2008–)

ACTIVITY 7 Vocabulary in Academic Writing

Use the academic vocabulary in the gerund or infinitive form to complete the sentences. For some
sentences, more than one answer is possible.

Subject Area Example from Academic Writing

History 1. Since 1960 and the Kennedy–Nixon debates, candidates for public office have
usually agreed in televised debates.
Health 2. It is often recommended that people with sleep disorders avoid
food or drink with caffeine shortly before bedtime in order

to sleep better.
Political 3. There are several reasons some lawmakers want to consider
Science
it illegal to use drones to monitor people without their
consent.
Anthropology 4. Through their research, medical anthropologists expect
different cultural beliefs and practices related to medicine.
Business 5. People who do not enjoy in a team environment might

consider becoming technical writers, translators, or computer programmers.
Mathematics 6. Researchers are interested in the challenges students
face when learning advanced level mathematics.

Technology 7. The automotive industry, both domestic and foreign, is involved in
self-driving cars.
Education 8. Along with knowledge of the subject matter they teach, prospective educators
need creative, empathetic, and flexible.

Psychology 9. Psychologists commonly suggest meditation as a way to
reduce stress and anxiety.
Biology 10. Microbiologists study viruses, parasites, and bacteria because they want

how to find treatments for the diseases they cause.

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