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Academic Verb Finder
Choose what you want to say, and find a precise academic verb, with the grammar pattern that follows it and tips on common mistakes. Tap any verb to copy it.
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Grammar guide
+ that + clause
Many reporting verbs are followed by that and a full clause.
Smith argues that feedback improves revision.
+ noun
Research verbs usually take a direct object, with no preposition after them.
The study examines the data. not “examines about”
Present or past?
Use the present to report ideas, and the past to describe what a study did.
Nation argues… / The study found…