Academic writing 2: structuring an argument

Exercise 33.3

1. This paper (proposes / presents / offers) the case for the complete revision of the theory.
2. Recent research (hints / explains / suggests) that Jackson’s theory of economic development is flawed.
3. The author of the book (adopts / adapts / affects) an unusual position on the topic.
4. The writer of the article (explains / states / declares) his opinion very clearly.
5. The article concludes by (briefly / shortly / precisely) summarising the main points that the author wishes to put across.
6. The writer (does / draws / creates) some interesting parallels between life now and life in the Middle Ages.
7. I (keep / take / hold) firmly to my belief in the importance of basic human rights.
8. The book (rises / arises / raises) some key questions but fails to deal with them in a satisfactory manner.