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cf. Trudgill 1986). • Very few linguists have produced analyses that make use of such functional categories (but cf. Halliday, 1973). STUDY NOTE: Grammar Cf. is the abbreviation of the Latin word confer, which means 'compare'. op. cit. used in formal writing when you are referring to a book, article etc that you have already mentioned: • There has been much discussion concerning the origins of primitive art (see also Gombrich, op. cit., p63-94) STUDY NOTE: Grammar Op. cit. is the abbreviation of the Latin words opere citato, which mean 'in the work that I have quoted'. ibid. adverb used in formal writing when you are referring to the same book, article etc as the one that you have just mentioned: • Half of these countries have incomes between $1,000 and $3,000 ( ibid: p63). STUDY NOTE: Grammar Ibid. comes from the Latin word ibidem, which means 'in the same place'. loc. cit. used in formal writing when you are referring to the same page in a book, article etc as the one that you have just mentioned: • According to Dionysius ( loc. cit.) the statue had disappeared, and was supposed to have been burned. 96 STUDY NOTE: Grammar loc. cit. is an abbreviation of the Latin words loco citato, which mean 'in the same place I have quoted'. pp. the written abbreviation of pages, used when you are referring to several pages in another writer's book, article etc: • See also Wadsworth 1978, pp. 54-55 97 Related / Unrelated 1. Ways of saying that two things are related 2. Related to what is being discussed 3. Not related 4. Not related to what you are discussing 1. Ways of saying that two things are related related / connected adjective if two things are related or connected, there is some kind of connection between them: • These two problems are closely related to each other. • Some people think that the stones are connected in some way with religious ceremonies. STUDY NOTE: Grammar You can use related before a noun, for example: The report deals with homelessness and other related issues. But you do not normally use connected before a noun in this way. You can also say that two things are not unrelated (=they are related), for example: Much of modern philosophy is not unrelated to the ideas of the ancient Greeks. linked adjective if two things are linked, there is a direct connection between them, and often one of them is the cause of the other: • High levels of cholesterol are linked with an increased risk of heart disease. • Individual performance is linked to the amount of effort that you put in. • Two closely linked factors produced this result. • Our minds and our bodies are inextricably linked. (=they are so closely linked that they cannot be considered separately) (there is a) connection / link if there is a connection or link between two things, they are dircetly connected, and often one of them is the cause of the other: • All the data we have suggests that there is a direct connection between the use of fossil fuels and the rise in global temperatures. • Studies in the 1960s showed that there was a link between smoking and lung cancer. (there is a) correlation if there is a correlation between two things, they are connected and one may cause the other: • Karimov claims to have discovered a direct correlation between nuclear tests in the area and earthquakes throughout the former Soviet Union. R R e e l l a a t t e e d d / / U U n n r r e e l l a a t t e e d d 98 • It is is well known that there is a strong correlation between obesity and some forms of cancer. • Numerous studies have shown a consistent negative correlation between age and participation in sporting activities. (=older people are less likely to do sport) | There is a significant positive correlation between alcohol consumption and the incidence of the disease. (=people who drink a lot of alcohol are more likely to get the disease) STUDY NOTE: Grammar Correlation is used especially in statements that are based on scientific studies and statistics Interrelated / interconnected adjective if things are interrelated or interconnected, they are connected with each other and affect each other in a complicated series of ways: • Darwin said that all life on earth is interrelated. • The book consists of a series of interconnected essays. interdependent adjective if two things are interdependent, each of them depends on the other, and they cannot exist or continue independently: • The parts of any living organism are interdependent. • The economies of town and countryside were closely interdependent. associated adjective if something is associated with another thing, it is thought to have a connection with it: • Researchers discovered a gene associated with some forms of skin cancer. • Salaries and associated costs have risen significantly over the past year. be bound up with if two things are bound up with each other, they are very closely connected and need to be considered together: • Your sense of yourself as a person is closely bound up with what happens in your early childhood. • The mill's history is inextricably bound up with that of the Wilkins family (=they are so closely linked that they cannot be considered separately) go together phrasal verb if two things go together, you usually find one with the other: • Ignorance and distrust go together. • Inflation and high unemployment usually go together. 99 2. Related to what is being discussed relevant adjective related to what is being discussed or to a particular area of activity: • His work is particularly relevant to this discussion. • The tribunal will look at all the relevant facts before making up its mind. • Applicants should be educated to PhD level, and have several years' relevant experience. pertinent adjective a formal word. If something is pertinent to what is being discussed, it is directly concerned with it and it is important to consider it: • The report was first published in the late 1980s, but its findings are still pertinent to today's situation. • This raises a pertinent question. Why should we give politicians all this power? germane adjective a formal word. Something that is germane is directly concerned with what is being discussed: • The chapters which are germane to to the topic are chapters 11 and 12. • These questions are especially germane in nuclear physics, where researchers are constantly looking for better methods of analysis. have a bearing on if something has a bearing on a situation, it is likely to have a big effect on it and it is important to consider it: • At first it was difficult to see how this discovery had any bearing on the problem. • Advances in genetics are likely to have a huge bearing on discussions about individual freedom. to the point if something is to the point, it is connected with what you are discussing: • His writing is always concise and to the point. • Fat is one of the essential parts of our diet. More to the point, the fat in a meal slows the digestive process and gradually releases energy into your blood stream. 3. Not related not related / not connected adjective [not before noun]: • Carr-Hill and Stern (1979) have provided clear evidence that unemployment and crime are not related • The effectiveness of the drug was not related to the patient's age. • These events were not connected with each other. 100 unrelated / unconnected adjective : • Research has shown that performance on these tests is unrelated to intelligence. • The two outbreaks of the disease were apparently unconnected with each other. • She had to have surgery for an unrelated physical problem. (=a physical problem that was not connected to another problem that had been mentioned) there is no relation / no connection: • Studies have shown that there is no relation between how much coffee you drink and how much food you eat. • There is clearly no connection between the person's gender and their ability to do the job. bear no relation a formal way of saying that there is no relation between something and another thing: • This belief bears no relation to reality. separate adjective if two things are separate, they are not the same and are not connected with each other: • The cost of the treatment is an entirely separate issue. • Finance was kept separate from other functions of government. discrete adjective a formal word meaning separate: • The work is broken down into discrete tasks. • For Descartes, all matter is continuous, and there are no discrete particles of matter. • Psychiatry is discrete from psychology and psychotherapy. distinct adjective two or more things that are distinct belong to the same general type, but are clearly different from each other in an important way: • A map contains two distinct types of information. • These functions fall into three entirely distinct categories. • He is suffering from a mental disorder, as distinct from a mental illness. (=used when you want to emphasize that you are referring to a particular thing and not another very similar thing) 4. Not related to what you are discussing irrelevant adjective not related to what you are discussing or what concerns you: • The question of ownership is largely irrelevant. • He spends too much time focussing on irrelevant details. • Most members of the public see these things as simply irrelevant to their daily lives. 101 have nothing to do with used when you want to say strongly that something is not connected with another thing in any way: • Intelligence has nothing to do with common sense. • The reasons why they want to change the law have nothing to do with fighting terrorism. have no bearing on if something has no bearing on a situation, it does not affect it and there is no need to consider it: • The new data had no bearing on the outcome of the research. • A recruit's family background should have no bearing on his suitability for officer training. be beyond/outside the scope of to not be included in the range of things that you are discussing or writing about: • These debates are outside the scope of this essay. • A detailed examination of his theory is beyond the scope of this chapter. 102 Showing & Proving 1. To show that something is true 2. To show that something is likely 3. To show that something is untrue 1. To show that something is true show verb [transitive] to provide the facts and information which make it clear that something is true: • A recent survey by Sheffield University showed that 95% of patients were satisfied with the service that they received. • They wanted to show to people how well the system worked. prove verb [transitive] to show that something is definitely true by providing facts and information, especially when other people have doubted this: • These documents prove that the three men were innocent. • Lind proved that eating fresh oranges and limes could prevent sailors from getting the disease. • He was able to prove his theory to his fellow scientists. demonstrate verb [transitive] to do something or provide information that makes it very clear to people that something is true: • The aim of the experiments was to demonstrate the effectiveness of the treatment. • It has been demonstrated that even low levels of lead can damage the central nervous system. STUDY NOTE: Grammar Prove and demonstrate sound much more definite than show. something can be seen used when something shows that what you are saying is true: • This can be seen in the following examples. • As can be seen in Table 1, wages have risen at a lower rate than the rate of inflation. • Shaker furniture is extremely well made. Evidence of this can be seen in the surprising number of items that have survived to the present day. be evidence of used when information shows that something is true or that something exists: • Some people think that this research is evidence of a much larger problem. S S h h o o w w i i n n g g & & P P r r o o v v i i n n g g 103 • In the past, comet and meteorite strikes were much more common in the solar system. The pitted surface of the moon is evidence of that. be symptomatic of to show that a problem or a bad situation exists: • The protests were symptomatic of a widespread feeling of dissatisfaction wth the government's policies. reveal verb [transitive] to show that something is true, especially something surprising that many people did not realize: • A recent survey revealed that 61% of those interviewed believe that tobacco advertising should be banned. • The inquiry revealed how hundreds of children in public care were mistreated in the 1980s. confirm verb [transitive] if something confirms an idea or opinion that people already have, it shows that it is true: • The latest research confirms the view that global warming is happening at an increasing rate. • Several surveys have confirmed that the blood pressure in diabetics is higher than in non-diabetics (Ostrander et al, 1965; Kannel & McGee, 1979). support/back up verb [transitive] phrasal verb to show that an idea, opinion, or claim is true: • Our research supports this view. • They produced no evidence to back up their claims. • Recent archeological discoveries seem to support the idea that there was a settlement here in Roman times. corroborate verb [transitive] a formal word meaning to provide additional information that shows that what someone else has said is true. You use corroborate especially about findings or results: • Further research is needed to corroborate the results of this study before the treatment is made available to the general public. • Her evidence was corroborated by two other witnesses. validate verb [transitive] a formal word meaning to prove that something is correct using scientific tests or very careful checking. You use validate especially about claims, theories, or data: • Our data is collected and validated by a team of 120 researchers, using multiple sources to ensure reliability. 104 • We know that some scientists have altered the findings of their research in order to validate their claims. • Before a theory can be validated, it needs to pass a further test, which we might call the review test. substantiate verb [transitive] a formal word meaning to provide additional information that helps prove that a statement is correct. You use substantiate especially about allegations and claims: • The investigation substantiated allegations made by former employees of the company. • The evidence normally used to substantiate this claim is drawn from the work of Brennan and McGeevor (1985). 2. To show that something is likely suggest verb [transitive] to show that something is probably true, even though there is no definite proof: • This suggests that humans existed on earth thousands of years earlier than was previously thought. • Recent research strongly suggests that high protein diets are actually bad for you. indicate verb [transitive] if scientific facts, tests, figures etc indicate something, they show that it is probably true: • Figures for 2002 indicate that more and more people are choosing not to get married. • Investigations by government scientists have indicated that pesticides could be the cause of the condition, which results in children being born blind. imply verb [transitive] if a piece of information implies that something is true, it shows that it is likely to be true, often in an indirect way: • The maths and science reports imply that together these two subjects should occupy about one-third of the timetable. • This implies that a vast number of universes exist with our own, each having equal reality. there is some evidence that used when some evidence shows that something is true: • There is some evidence that foods rich in vitamin A and vitamin C may give protection against cancer. give the impression to make you think that a situation exists, even though this may not actually be true: 105 • Textbooks often give the impression that history is about the activities of kings and queens. • The report gives the impression of having been rather hastily put together. lead to the conclusion that to make you decide that something is likely to be true after examining all the facts, arguments etc: • All these arguments lead to the conclusion that there should be greater control on gun ownership. 3. To show that something is untrue disprove verb [transitive] to show that something is untrue: • The results of the experiment seemed to disprove her theory. • Some people think that drinking coffee helps burn off fat. Scientific studies have clearly disproved this idea. contradict verb [transitive] if one statement, study, piece of evidence etc contradicts another, it makes the other one seem completely untrue or impossible: • A study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital contradicts the results of the Canadian study. • Recent evidence appears to contradict his hypothesis. refute verb [transitive] a formal word meaning to prove what someone has said is untrue: • All attempts to refute Einstein's theory have failed. • Her research refutes the idea that population growth is desirable and will not cause ecological damage. invalidate verb [transitive] a formal word meaning to prove that someone's ideas or arguments contain mistakes, with the result that it is unlikely that they are true: • Most people now believe that Marx's ideas have been invalidated by history. • Problems with the way the original data was collected invalidated their findings. • An international inspection would easily confirm or invalidate such reports. demolish verb [transitive] to prove that something is completely wrong. You use demolish especially about arguments: • Chomsky was able to demolish many of Skinner's arguments about how people acquire language. • He demolished the widely held belief that the sun went around the Earth. 106 Study & Research 1. To study something in order to try to find out more about it 2. The work of studying something 3. A piece of writing by someone who is studying a subject 4. The results of someone's research 1. To study something in order to try to find out more about it study verb [intransitive and transitive] to examine a subject carefully in order to find out more about it and discover new facts: • Scientists are studying what causes the disease. • Pavlov studied how dogs could be trained to associate certain sounds with food. • She has been studying the relationship between writers' lives and their work. do / carry out / conduct research to study something, especially as a part of a scientific or academic project: • Universities are finding it difficult to get the funding they need to do basic research. • The research was carried out by a team of scientists at Newcastle University. • The department is conducting research into how to make diesel engines burn fuel more efficiently. • Since 1992, the team has been carrying out research into the effects of human activity on wildlife. STUDY NOTE: Grammar Conduct research is more formal than do research or carry out research. research verb [intransitive and transitive] to study a particular subject, especially a particular detailed part of a subject: • She spent her life researching the causes of major childhood illnesses and birth defects. • The book is well researched. (=the writer has studied this subject very carefully and thoroughly) STUDY NOTE: Grammar Do/carry out/conduct research (into) is more common than research (verb). investigate verb [intransitive and transitive] to try to find out all the facts about something in order to find out the truth about it. Investigate is often used about accidents and crimes. It is also used about scientific studies into a specialized subject: S S t t u u d d y y & & R R e e s s e e a a r r c c h h 107 • The authorities in California are still investigating what caused the crash. • Psychiatrists first began to investigate the effects of the drug in the late 1960s. • Greenpeace has been investigating the environmental impact of dumping nuclear waste in the ocean. examine verb [transitive] to consider or look at something carefully in order to find out more about it: • The professor and his team have been examining different methods of predicting earthquakes. • The aim of the research is to examine how people's experiences in the classroom affect their choice of career in later life. evaluate verb [transitive] to examine something in order to decide how good, useful, important etc it is: • The best way to evaluate any treatment is to carry out trials on large groups of patients. • The Commission will evaluate the relative costs and benefits of the three possible airport sites. analyse verb [transitive] British English, analyze American English to study something in detail, especially figures and results from research: • US scientists have been analyzing the latest data (=information obtained from research) about global warming. • In a recent study, researchers analysed the results of seven criminal trials. 2. The work of studying something study noun [countable] a piece of work in which someone examines a particular subject in order to find out more about it, and writes about what they have found: • The study showed that 25 percent of adults do not eat breakfast at all, compared with 14 percent in 1961. • Recent studies suggest that our sense of smell is closely linked with the part of the brain that deals with memory. • Of the 176 patients who took part in the study, 97 said they noticed a significant improvement in their condition. • In one study of almost 80,000 women, researchers found that those who used artificial sweeteners gained more weight over a year than those who ate sugar. research noun [uncountable] careful detailed work that is done in order to find out more about a subject, especially as a part of a scientific or academic project: 108 • Billions of dollars have been spent on research into the causes and treatment of cancer. • The University has for a long time been a leading centre for research in this field. • Some people think that cigar smoking is safer than cigarette smoking. Recent research suggests that this is untrue. • In his research, he showed that the islanders once had a highly developed culture. STUDY NOTE: Grammar Study is a countable noun, and can be used in the plural, for example: There have been many studies on this subject. Research is only used as an uncountable noun, for example: A lot of research has been done on this subject. work noun [uncountable] the studies that have been done on a particular subject: • Faraday is famous for his work on electricity. • A lot of work has been done on hydrogen-powered cars. • Their work had an enormous influence on the study of genetics. experiment noun [countable] a scientific test in order to find out what happens when you do something: • They carried out a series of experiments (=they did a series of experiments) in order to try to prove their theory. • Experiments have shown that there is an increased risk of some forms of cancer. • In his experiment, Pavlov only fed the dogs while ringing a bell. • Many people think that there should be a ban on experiments on live animals. STUDY NOTE: Grammar Conduct an experiment is more formal than do an experiment or carry out an experiment. test noun [countable] a process that is intended to find out something, for example how good or safe something is, or whether someone has an illness: • A simple blood test will show whether you have the virus or not. • The doctors did some tests to find out if the couple were able to have children. • All new furniture must undergo tests (=have tests) to make sure that it does not catch fire easily. • Tests have shown that pigs and sheep are actually highly intelligent animals. STUDY NOTE: Grammar Conduct a test is more formal than do a test or carry out a test. trial noun [countable] a test to find out whether a new drug, product, system etc is safe, effective etc: 109 • The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials in the US. (=it is being tested by medical researchers there) • Farmers were asked to carry out trials (=do trials) of genetically modified crops. 3. A piece of writing by someone who is studying a subject essay noun [countable] a piece of writing about a subject. Essay is usually used about a piece of writing by a student at school or university. It is also used about a short piece of writing about a subject by a writer, especially one who is well-known: • Every student on this course will have to write at least one essay on Shakespeare. • In this essay, I will attempt to explain some of the reasons why young men become involved in violent crime. • As was mentioned earlier in this essay, much work still remains to be done on this subject. • In his essay, he compares the theories of several well-known Greek philosophers. • The American writer, Susan Sontag, published a famous collection of essays on photography. paper noun [countable] a piece of writing about a subject, written by a student as part of their studies, or by someone who has studied a subject as part of their research. Sometimes papers are given as talks at large academic meetings, or published in collections of academic writing about a subject: • Paul has to write a paper on American fiction from 1900 to 1930 for a seminar next week. • The professor has published over forty scientific papers on diseases of tropical crops • She gave a paper on (=gave a talk on) "Women and Science" at a conference in Minneapolis. dissertation noun [countable] a piece of writing about a subject, which is written as part of a university degree: • In the third year of their course, students have to write a 10,000 word dissertation on a topic that has been approved by their tutor. • This dissertation will focus on the development of the National Health Service. thesis noun [countable] a long piece of writing about a subject, that is part of an advanced university degree such as a master's degree or a doctorate: • He wrote his doctoral thesis on the literature of the English romantic movement. • She travelled to Uganda to research her master's thesis on Ugandan music. • Ellen, a graduate student in urban planning, is writing her thesis on parking lots. 110 4. The results of someone's research results noun [plural] the figures and other information that are produced in a scientific study or experiment: • The results of this experiment are shown in the diagram below. • The results of the study showed that taking aspirin regularly reduced the risk of heart disease. • It is expected that the results of the research will have important implications for teaching children who have learning difficulties. findings noun [plural] the information that someone discovered as a result of examining a subject carefully, especially when the information appears in an official report: • Her findings show that regular exercise can prevent some of the diseases that are common in old age. • France's Ministry of Transport published the findings of a report into the development of road and rail links with Italy. • Among its findings, the report mentioned that there were high levels of phosphates in rivers and lakes in southern England. conclusion noun [countable] something that someone has decided after examining a subject carefully, especially when this is written at the end of an official report: • The report's main conclusion was that more investment was needed in the police force. • Other studies have reached similar conclusions. • Critics complained that this conclusion was based on a survey of only a small number of women. • Several eminent biologists challenged the conclusions of the report. 111 Subjects & Topics 1. Ways of saying what the subject of something is 2. Words meaning subject 1. Ways of saying what the subject of something is about preposition • The book is about a boy named Huckleberry Finn. • In her novels she writes about life in South Africa. • Scientists are still trying to answer the great questions about the nature and origins of the universe. on preposition about a particular subject: • Professor Jones has written a number of books and articles on this subject. • The Club has published its annual report on mountaineering and walking accidents in Scotland. on the subject of / on the topic of about a particular subject: • Hundreds of books have been written on the subject of population growth. • She gave a series of lectures on the topic of nutrition. concerning / regarding preposition formal words meaning "about a particular subject or point": • The laws concerning child care and child protection will need to be reviewed. • The report raises a number of important questions regarding food safety. STUDY NOTE: Grammar Don't say 'regarding to' or 'concerning to'. Just say regarding or concerning. with regard to a formal phrase meaning "about something", used especially to introduce a subject, for example in a letter or report: • Dear Sir, I am writing with regard to your advertisement in the Times. • The college has adopted a tough approach with regard to racism and sexism. • With regard to the recent series of terrorist attacks, it is likely that the police will be given new powers of arrest. deal with phrasal verb to write about or be about a particular subject, especially a serious one, and examine it carefully and in detail: S S u u b b j j e e c c t t s s & & T T o o p p i i c c s s 112 • I will deal with the issue of pricing later. • Chapter 5 deals with Italian art in the 15th century. be concerned with adjective to be about a particular subject, especially a serious one, and examine it carefully and in detail: • Most of the book is concerned with the relationship between politicians and the media. focus on verb [intransitive] to deal mainly with a particular subject or problem and examine it in detail: • In this essay I will focus on some of the results from recent research into brain function. • The study focuses on the economic and social consequences of unemployment. • She chose to focus on her home country, Brazil, for her dissertation. tell the story of to describe what happened to someone or something: • The play tells the story of a trip to Germany by an American woman and her husband. • Snow White tells the story of a beautiful young princess and her jealous stepmother. 2. Words meaning subject subject noun [countable] the thing that someone writes or talks about: • The main subject of the book is the history of the English language. • The author deals with a range of different subjects in his article. • A number of papers have been written on this subject. (=about this subject) • The case was the subject of a Hollywood film. topic noun [countable] a subject that people often discuss or write about, in books, newspapers, at school etc: • The course covers topics such as interview techniques and giving presentations. • Global warming continues to be a major topic of discussion. theme noun [countable] an important idea that appears several times in a book, film, play etc, and influences its development: • Man's relationship with nature is a common theme in his work. • One of the main themes of the article is the importance of good dental care. • Feminine beauty is a recurring theme (=a theme that appears often) in Western art. 113 issue noun [countable] an important subject or problem that people discuss and argue about: • Dealing with climate change is one of the biggest issues facing the world today. • The research raises a number of important issues. (=it brings these issues to people's attention) • The problem of population growth is a major issue in developing countries. • Abortion remains a highly controversial issue. (=people argue about it a lot and have strong feelings about it) question noun [countable] a difficult subject or problem that has often been discussed but still needs to be solved: • Scientists have been trying to find the answers to these questions for hundreds of years. • We want to be protected from terrorist attacks. However, this also raises the question of (=it makes you want to discuss this question) how we can protect our basic freedoms as citizens. • The research addresses some fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge. (=it tries to deal with some very basic and important questions) matter noun [countable] a subject. You use matter or matters especially when talking in a general and rather vague way about a subject: • I have little experience in these matters. • Various matters were dealt with at the meeting. • an expert on financial matters • He held strong views on religious matters. • People often do not want to discuss personal matters with their employer. • Some people do not think that car crime is very important, but in fact it is a serious matter. • In his book he gets right to the heart of the matter. (=the most important part of a subject) STUDY NOTE: Grammar Matter is used about things in general, often without naming them. Issue and question are more specific. Don't write sentences such as 'Pollution is a big matter', when you mean: Pollution is a very important issue. 114 This material was extracted from Longman Exams Coach CD-Rom, so this certainly & officially belongs to Longman. I have converted the book to PDF format for the sake of the convenient access. 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