Below are four sentences from various student assignments. Select all the sentences that need in-text references.

Question

In order to know how to structure sentences in English, you require a basic knowledge of grammar. 


A new international study shows almost 80% of South African pupils do not develop basic reading skills by the time they reach Grade 5.   


Hyland points out that texts that share the same purpose often share the same structure.   


It is clear, therefore, that vocabulary development is an essential component for developing fluency in academic language. 

Answer 1

The sentences that need in-text references are:

1. A new international study shows almost 80% of South African pupils do not develop basic reading skills by the time they reach Grade 5.

2. Hyland points out that texts that share the same purpose often share the same structure.

The first sentence requires a reference to support the claim about the study and the statistic mentioned. The third sentence needs a reference to acknowledge Hyland as the source of the idea presented.

The other sentences do not contain specific claims or ideas that require attribution to a source.