Lesson 12 — Academic Vocabulary Cheat Sheet

Writing

In one line: Band 7+ is precise collocations and linking phrases used correctly — not rare words used incorrectly.

Collocations

1cause a significant/considerable/substantial [change]

2have a profound effect on [something]

3address/tackle/alleviate the problem

4the proportion of... has increased

5contribute to/lead to/result in [outcome]

Addition

Furthermore, Moreover, In addition

Contrast

However, Nevertheless, On the other hand

Cause & effect

Therefore, Consequently, As a result

Example

For instance, Such as