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Leaving words out
Ellipsis means leaving words out. Instead of repeating a noun phrase, we can use a pronoun or we can leave the pronoun out. Instead of repeating a verb phrase, we can use a substitution form or leave the substitution form out. We usually use ellipsis instead of repeating words before nouns in phrases joined by and, but, or. We can also use ellipsis after a comma in a list.
(adapted from YULE, George. Oxford Practice Grammar. Pearson: 2001, p.106)
Choose the shortest possible version of the following text considering the explanation about ellipsis.
He put the money on the table and he sat down. He sat in his hot clothes and he felt heavy. The woman looked over at him and she smiled. Her smile said she was in charge and she could take his money if she wanted to take his money. The smile lingered for a moment or two than the smile disappeared and the smile was replaced by a dark stare.
Choose the words in which the ‘th’ sound is voiced
Mark the item corresponding to the inconsistent underlined part correction.
Mark the item corresponding to the inconsistent underlined part correction.
Mark the item corresponding to the inconsistent underlined part correction.
Mark the item corresponding to the inconsistent underlined part correction.
Concerning the previous text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following items.
There are two modal verbs in the last sentence of the text.
Concerning the previous text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following items.
The phrase “should be” (ℓ.19) can be replaced with might be without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Concerning the previous text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following items.
Deadly brain aneurysms caused by holding back sneezes are
extremely rare.
Concerning the previous text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following items.
At the time the article was written, the man was still ill.
Concerning the previous text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following items.
The man was treated with antibiotics because he caught an
infection.
Concerning the previous text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following items.
The man was unable to eat normally while he was in hospital.
Concerning the previous text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following items.
In the sentence “This behavior, doctors warn, could damage your ears or even burst a brain aneurysm” (ℓ. 3 and 4), the pronoun “your” could be substituted by one’s with no relevant change in meaning.
Based on the cartoon and the vocabulary and language used in it, judge the items below.
The sentence on the first balloon is an example of informal
spoken language.
Concerning the ideas and linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following items.
It can be inferred that the mentioning of ‘spirit animal’ (ℓ. 14 and 15) in the registration forms for the American Forest Bathing Club means that members of this Club are allowed to take their pets to the forest with them.
Concerning the ideas and linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following items.
If the word “followers” (ℓ.12) were replaced by adepts, there would be a significant change in meaning in the sentence.
Concerning the ideas and linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following items.
In the sentence “Studies have shown that regular (…) and strengthen the immune system” (ℓ. 9 to 11), the verb “have” could be omitted and the sentence would still be grammatically acceptable.
Concerning the ideas and linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following items.
According to the text, there are several benefits for people who
frequently spend time in the forest.
Concerning the ideas and linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following items.
It can be concluded from the text that the Forest Agency of
Japan decided to launch the campaign to popularize
shinrin-yoku because research has shown the benefits of nature
for human health.
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