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Changing Sentences: Academic Vocabulary 2

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Directions: Read the paragraph and then change the sentences by substituting the words in parentheses for other words in the sentence. The words are in the order that they will appear in the sentence. Retype each of the sentences in the boxes below. (Reading and retyping will help your English improve quickly.)

When you are finished, click on "Our Version" to see the answer.

Try to write your own sentence before you click on "Our Version." The first sentence is done for you.

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Choosing a Major

       Choosing a course of study in college can be a difficult decision. You must consider your subject of academic interest through careful examination. There are many resources on hand to help you make your decision. You can meet with an academic advisor who will help you with an evaluation of your interests, talents, and career goals. The advisor will help you construct a plan from the data that you provide and will help you assess the amount of time, economic resources, and other factors involved in reaching your goals. Other points to consider when choosing a major involve what type of situation you would like to work in, if you are willing to change your residence if necessary, and the job outlook of the career you want to pursue. As you can see, a great deal of decision making is involved in choosing a college major. Fortunately, with proper support, you can set up a framework that will help you with your choice and provide you with the plans to help you achieve your objectives.

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Original:  Choosing a course of study in college can be a difficult decision. (major)

Changed version:  Choosing a major in college can be a difficult decision.

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You must consider your subject of academic interest through careful examination. (approach, area, analysis)

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There are many resources on hand to help you make your decision. (available)

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You can meet with an academic advisor who will help you with an evaluation of your interests, talents, and career goals. (assessment)

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The advisor will help you construct a plan from the data that you provide and will help you assess the amount of time, economic resources, and other factors involved in reaching your goals. (create, estimate, financial)

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Other points to consider when choosing a major involve what type of situation you would like to work in, if you are willing to change your residence if necessary, and the job outlook of the career you want to pursue. (aspects, environment, location)

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          As you can see, a great deal of decision making is involved in choosing a college major.

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Fortunately, with proper support, you can set up a framework that will help you with your choice and provide you with the plans to help you achieve your objectives. (assistance, strategies, goals)

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