Chapter 3 English
Choose the redundant expression in this sentence: Looking back in retrospect, I can't remember a summer of my childhood when I didn't spend most of the day outdoors getting into trouble.
Looking back in retrospect - How to Avoid Redundancy in Your Writing
When writing a cover letter the syntax should be:
NOT Professional and clear in style and attitude - Syntax in Writing: Definition & Examples
What part of speech is the word 'quick'?
NOT adverb - How to Identify Errors in Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns & Agreement
Which is in the superlative form?
NOT beautifullest - How to Identify Errors in Comparison, Correlation & Parallelism
Spot the redundancy: With today's modern technology, we can send emails online across the world without ever getting up from our chairs.
NOT emails online - How to Avoid Redundancy in Your Writing
How is coordination different from subordination?
NOT subordination uses a comma while you never use a comma in coordination - How to Identify Errors in Coordination & Subordination
How do you use pragmatics to interpret a sign that says Luggage must be carried on the escalator ?
NOT the phrase does not use pragmatics - What is Pragmatics? - Definition & Examples
Which is an imperative sentence?
Please walk the dog. - Identifying Types of Sentences
Which sentence shows IMPROPER agreement based on number?
President Obama delivered their speech. - Identifying Errors in Agreement for Nouns & Pronouns
Which sentence shows proper subject verb agreement?
Sally throws a temper tantrum every night. - Identifying Errors in Sentence Structure
Which sentence is correctly embedded?
Sarah and Steve went to the prom together; they had a great time. - Sentence Embedding & Expanding
Which sentence shows proper subject verb agreement?
Sarah runs to the baseball field after school every day. - How to Identify Errors in Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns & Agreement
Which sentence has a double negative?
She didn't never swim at that pool. - How to Identify Errors in Negation
Which pair are synonyms?
Solid/hard - What Are Synonyms & Antonyms? - Definition & Examples
Which sentence shows an error in agreement in case for pronouns?
Some of the books fell out of its bag. - Identifying Errors in Agreement for Nouns & Pronouns
Which region has a characteristically more relaxed and melodic tone?
South- Variations in Language Across Cultures
Which pair are antonyms?
Stiff/flexible - What Are Synonyms & Antonyms? - Definition & Examples
Which of the following BEST describes syntax?
The decision as to how to arrange the words in one's writing - Syntax in Writing: Definition & Examples
Which sentence uses the correct form of sit/set/sat?
The dog sat on the floor. - How to Identify Wrong Word Use
Which sentence uses embedding?
The farmer, who loves all animals, didn't want to put down the horse. - Sentence Embedding & Expanding
Which answer corrects the mistake in this sentence? The smart boy ran quick to the large store down the narrow street.
The smart boy ran quickly to the large store down the narrow street. - How to Identify Wrong Word Use
Which sentence is in parallel structure?
The teacher told the students that they should study for the exam, that they should eat a healthy breakfast the day of the exam, and that they should do some practice problems. - Identifying Errors in Sentence Structure
What is wrong with this sentence? Sharon wanted to go eat steak for dinner; furthermore, she decided to eat pasta instead.
The wrong transitional word is being used. - How to Identify Wrong Word Use
Choose the best replacement for the underlined part of the sentence: The inadequate supply of pasta salad was not enough to feed the two dozen people who showed up to the club's inaugural meeting.
There was not enough pasta salad - How to Avoid Redundancy in Your Writing
What is the most common type of error made with idioms?
Use the wrong preposition with the wrong verb - How to Identify Errors in Idiomatic Expressions
Which is an antonym for fire?
Water - What Are Synonyms & Antonyms? - Definition & Examples
Wendy owns a Honda Accord and a Chevrolet Volt. These vehicles are _____.
Wendy's cars - Apostrophes: Possession with Singular, Plural and Multiple Nouns
Which of the following is NOT a syntactical consideration?
Word choice - Syntax in Writing: Definition & Examples
What do we call a variation in a language that involves the use of different word choices, spellings, and pronunciations?
a dialect - Language & Language Regions: Definitions & Dialects
What part of speech must an adjective modify?
a noun - How to Identify Errors in Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns & Agreement
'Pulling your leg' is an example of what type of idiom?
a phrase is not logical, but has an understood meaning that differs from the literal meaning - How to Identify Errors in Idiomatic Expressions
What parts of speech make up the second type of idiom?
a verb and a preposition - How to Identify Errors in Idiomatic Expressions
What must an adverb modify?
a verb, adjective or another adverb - How to Identify Errors in Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns & Agreement
Some people say the word 'wonder' with a distinct pronunciation of the 'r' at the end. Others, might say the same word and leave the 'r' sound off to end their pronunciation sounding more like 'ah'. These differences in pronunciation are called _____.
accents - Language & Language Regions: Definitions & Dialects
What is the root of the word 'reaction'?
act - Spelling & Word Patterns: Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Words
Where does the comma go when you use subordination?
after the subordinating clause - How to Identify Errors in Coordination & Subordination
Which is a Spanish loanword we use in present-day English?
alligator - History of the English Language: Influences & Development
What word means vague or unclear?
ambiguous - What is Pragmatics? - Definition & Examples
Which idiom is an example of the second type?
apologize for - How to Identify Errors in Idiomatic Expressions
Which is a French loanword we use in present-day English?
baguette - History of the English Language: Influences & Development
Why do we use the Latin alphabet to write in the Germanic language of English?
because of the religious impact of Christianity - History of the English Language: Influences & Development
Which word in this sentence is NOT correct? We couldn't fit everyone into Carla and Roberto's car, so the boy's took their own.
boy's - Apostrophes: Possession with Singular, Plural and Multiple Nouns
Which is not a subordinate conjunction?
chase - How to Identify Errors in Coordination & Subordination
What are the two forms of comparison?
comparative and superlative - How to Identify Errors in Comparison, Correlation & Parallelism
Which is another term for pragmatics?
conversational implicature - What is Pragmatics? - Definition & Examples
What auxiliary verb indicates negation when used with 'not'?
do - How to Identify Errors in Negation
Which type of sentence shows strong emotion?
exclamatory - Identifying Types of Sentences
What do subordination and coordination do?
expand your sentences - How to Identify Errors in Coordination & Subordination
In grammar, what is negation?
expressing a contradictory idea - How to Identify Errors in Negation
Which type of sentence might have an implied subject?
imperative - Identifying Types of Sentences
What is the prefix in the word 'inventor'?
in - Spelling & Word Patterns: Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Words
What are the two ways to combine two complete sentences?
insert a comma and conjunction/ insert a semicolon - Sentence Embedding & Expanding
What is the suffix in the word 'telecommunication'?
ion - Spelling & Word Patterns: Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Words
What should you use instead of the nonword 'ain't'?
isn't - How to Identify Wrong Word Use
How does etymology help students who are struggling to read tough material?
knowing the origin of words can help define unfamiliar words with similar word parts - The Etymology of Words
Which term refers to the vocabulary of a language?
lexicon - Variations in Language Across Cultures
If I can understand you and you can understand me, this is called _____.
mutual intelligibility - Language & Language Regions: Definitions & Dialects
Pronouns replace _____, and _____ are the nouns that are replaced.
nouns, antecedents - Identifying Errors in Agreement for Nouns & Pronouns
Choose the best replacement for the underlined part of the sentence: Because our Treasury Officer was stuck at the airport, we postponed the meeting until later.
postponed the meeting. - How to Avoid Redundancy in Your Writing
What does conversational implicature mean?
process in which the speaker implies and a listener infers - What is Pragmatics? - Definition & Examples
What end mark is used for interrogative sentences?
question mark - Identifying Types of Sentences
How do you fix a double negative?
remove one of the negative elements - How to Identify Errors in Negation
Which is not a word part?
rerun - Spelling & Word Patterns: Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Words
What are the opposites of embedded sentences?
simple sentences - Sentence Embedding & Expanding
What does etymology mean?
the origin of a word and how it has changed over time - The Etymology of Words
What are the redundant parts of this sentence? The reason Tom is suspicious of the city council is because he worked in city government for years and saw the corruption firsthand.
the reason...is because - How to Avoid Redundancy in Your Writing
Which can sometimes stand on its own?
the root morph - Spelling & Word Patterns: Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Words
What is sentence structure?
the rules and guidelines for building sentences - How to Identify Errors in Comparison, Correlation & Parallelism
Three sisters share ownership of a bakery. The business is _____ bakery.
the sisters' - Apostrophes: Possession with Singular, Plural and Multiple Nouns
What is culture?
the ways people in a group choose to live - Variations in Language Across Cultures
What is the overall purpose of all language?
to communicate - Variations in Language Across Cultures
What is the implication when someone asks you How are you?
to respond with a broad statement and not give a real account of how your life is going - What is Pragmatics? - Definition & Examples
Referring to an elevator as a lift is an example of what?
using a regional dialect - Language & Language Regions: Definitions & Dialects
What is a comma splice?
using only a comma to combine two complete sentences - How to Identify Errors in Coordination & Subordination
Which word in this sentence is not parallel? When we arrive in Florida, Mike wants to swim with the dolphins, to surf in the ocean and water-skiing.
water-skiing - How to Identify Errors in Comparison, Correlation & Parallelism
What is a modifier?
words that clarify or describe nouns, adjectives or verbs - Sentence Embedding & Expanding
Let me know if _____ inviting more people to _____ party.
you're; your - Apostrophes: Possession with Singular, Plural and Multiple Nouns
What suffix do most adverbs have?
-ly - How to Identify Wrong Word Use
How many different types of idioms are there?
2 - How to Identify Errors in Idiomatic Expressions
Which sentence is an example of IMPROPER agreement based on gender?
A girl was named as valedictorian. His mother was very proud. - Identifying Errors in Agreement for Nouns & Pronouns
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects words or phrases - Identifying Errors in Sentence Structure
If you are writing a poem, your syntax can be:
All of the answers are correct - Syntax in Writing: Definition & Examples
What is sentence structure?
All the rules for building sentences - Identifying Errors in Sentence Structure
All of the following statements about language are true, EXCEPT:
All the word meanings are the same. - Language & Language Regions: Definitions & Dialects
Which sentence correctly uses the auxiliary verb to indicate negation?
Amy doesn't live here - How to Identify Errors in Negation
Which of the following statements is true?
An author's syntax is determined by the purpose for his or her writing. - Syntax in Writing: Definition & Examples
Why is it important to learn about synonyms and antonyms?
Because they can make for clear communication and can keep your audience interested - What Are Synonyms & Antonyms? - Definition & Examples
How would you correct the error in the following sentence: Archaeologists consider the artifact to be significant, even if they don't understand it's purpose yet.
By removing the apostrophe from the word it's - Apostrophes: Possession with Singular, Plural and Multiple Nouns
Who were the first known people to inhabit the British Isles?
Celts - History of the English Language: Influences & Development
In grammar, what is meant by the term agreement?
Changing the form of a word depending on other words in a sentence - Identifying Errors in Agreement for Nouns & Pronouns
Which word does not fit in with these synonyms?
Confidence - What Are Synonyms & Antonyms? - Definition & Examples
Which sentence uses the correct correlating pair?either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also.
Either walk to school or ride your bike. - How to Identify Errors in Comparison, Correlation & Parallelism
Which is a synonym for soft?
Flexible - What Are Synonyms & Antonyms? - Definition & Examples
Which of the following is a language in the Latin family?
French - The Etymology of Words
What language family is English classified as?
Germanic - History of the English Language: Influences & Development
What language family is English a part of?
Germanic - The Etymology of Words
Which region is known for being the standard language of American English?
Inland North - Variations in Language Across Cultures
Which sentence shows the proper use of an adverb?
Jim walked quickly. - How to Identify Errors in Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns & Agreement
Where does the word school originate?
Latin - The Etymology of Words
Which sentence is a declarative one?
Learning types of sentences is fun. - Identifying Types of Sentences
