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Academic Vocabulary

Verbs Frequently Used in the Future in Academic Writing

be come go have lead

become do happen know need

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

ACTIVITY 6 Vocabulary in Academic Writing

Use the academic vocabulary in the future with will, be going to, or may to complete the sentences.
More than one answer may be possible.

Subject Area Example from Academic Writing

Education 1. Across the nation, teacher shortages a critical
issue as fewer people seek careers in teaching.

Political 2. More than half of the survey respondents think reducing global warming
Science to more government regulation.

Environmental 3. A coal mine fire in Pennsylvania began in 1962, and officials believe it
Science on burning for 200 years or more.

Psychology 4. A team of psychologists has compiled 20 statements for respondents to rate so
they if what they are feeling is love.
History 5. The changes that when a country’s new leader
takes power are difficult to predict.

Health 6. The physical therapist the exercises with the
patient to make sure the patient understands how to do them.

Economics 7. For now, the trade section of the Central America Association Agreement
in effect.
Business 8. A recent market analysis predicts that during the holidays, tourists
to the new area for shopping and entertainment.

Computer 9. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that, over the next 10 years, the country
Science close to 90,000 computer support specialists.

English 10. Students who take literature courses better
communication skills and a deeper understanding of other cultures.

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