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I. In the expression "odds and ends," the word order is fixed and cannot be reversed to "ends and odds" without losing idiomaticity.
II. The expression "back and forth" implies a movement, whereas "forth and back" is the standard form used in formal British English.
III. Reversing binomials like "bread and butter" to "butter and bread" is grammatically incorrect and disrupts the semantic unity.
Select the correct analysis:
(__) Expository texts aim primarily to inform, explain, or describe a subject to the reader without necessarily persuading them.
(__) Argumentative texts must strictly avoid subjective modalities, evaluative adjectives, or first-person pronouns.
(__) Editorials fall primarily under the expository category as they objectively report facts without taking a stance.
(__) Academic essays typically combine the exposition of facts with the argumentation of a specific thesis or viewpoint.
The correct sequence, from top to bottom, is:
(__) "In spite of" is considered a complex preposition that functions grammatically in the same way as the simple preposition "despite".
(__) "Regarding" and "concerning" are participles that have evolved to function as simple prepositions.
(__) "Because" is a preposition, whereas "because of" acts as a subordinating conjunction introducing a clause.
(__) "Due to" traditionally functions adjectivally (following "be"), while "owing to" functions adverbially, though this distinction is blurring.
The correct sequence, from top to bottom, is:
(__) "Much" and "far" are grammatically correct intensifiers for comparative adjectives (e.g., "much better").
(__) "Very" can modify strong or ungradable adjectives like "exhausted" or "freezing".
(__) "Hardly" is an adverb of manner meaning "with a lot of effort" or "energetically".
(__) The adverb "enough" must always follow the adjective or adverb it modifies (e.g., "good enough").
The correct sequence, from top to bottom, is:
I.Subordination creates a hierarchy of information, allowing the writer to background less important information (in the dependent clause) and foreground the main point (in the independent clause).
II.Heavy nominalization, often associated with subordination, tends to decrease lexical density, making the text resemble spoken language more closely.
III.Coordination links clauses of equal grammatical status, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity regarding the logical relationship between ideas if explicit connectors are not used.
Choose the alternative that indicates the correct statement(s).
The genre of "business emails" requires specific pragmatic competence regarding register and move structure. Mark T (True) or F (False) for the statements regarding the linguistic features of this genre.
(__)The use of the passive voice (e.g., "The payment has been processed") is frequently employed to depersonalize the message and mitigate face-threatening acts, focusing on the process rather than the agent.
(__)Business emails must always follow a rigid chronological narrative structure, similar to a literary text, to ensure that the recipient understands the history of the company.
(__)The use of emojis and slang is now considered the standard for all business communication, replacing formal salutations and closings entirely to build rapport.
(__)Nominalization (e.g., "implementation" instead of "implement") is avoided at all costs in business emails because it makes the text too dense and difficult to read for international partners.
Select the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
Column 1 Textual Genres 1. Descriptive 2. Narrative 3. Expository 4. Argumentative
Column 2 Examples ( ) textbooks chapters, emails, news articles.
( ) editorials, opinion pieces, political speeches.
( ) poems, diary entries, travel writing.
( ) novels, short stories, fables.
Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
Text 2
Pedagogical Practice in English as a Second Language
Teaching English as a second language involves creating meaningful opportunities for learners to use the language in real and purposeful contexts. Effective pedagogical practice includes the integration of speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities that reflect authentic communication. Teachers often adopt communicative approaches, encouraging students to interact, express opinions, and solve problems using English.
Another key aspect of ESL teaching is the use of diverse resources, such as videos, songs, digital tools, and real-life materials. These elements help students connect classroom learning with everyday language use. Additionally, good practice involves formative assessment, in which the teacher constantly observes learners’ progress, provides feedback, and adjusts activities according to their needs. In this way, ESL teachers promote not only language development but also learners’ confidence and autonomy.
1. The underline words in paragraph 1 from text 2 meaningful and purposeful, are, respectively noun suffixes.
2. The ( ‘ ) in constantly observes learners’ progress, provides feedback, is being used to form the possessive case of a plural noun.
3. In the sentence provides feedback, and adjusts activities according to their needs, the word their, refers to activities.
4. In the sentence ESL teachers promote not only language development but also learners’ confidence and autonomy, the not only / but also construction is used to connect two similar, grammatically equal parts of a sentence.
Choose the alternative which presents all the correct sentences.
Text 2
Pedagogical Practice in English as a Second Language
Teaching English as a second language involves creating meaningful opportunities for learners to use the language in real and purposeful contexts. Effective pedagogical practice includes the integration of speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities that reflect authentic communication. Teachers often adopt communicative approaches, encouraging students to interact, express opinions, and solve problems using English.
Another key aspect of ESL teaching is the use of diverse resources, such as videos, songs, digital tools, and real-life materials. These elements help students connect classroom learning with everyday language use. Additionally, good practice involves formative assessment, in which the teacher constantly observes learners’ progress, provides feedback, and adjusts activities according to their needs. In this way, ESL teachers promote not only language development but also learners’ confidence and autonomy.
1. Effective ESL practice should encourage authentic and meaningful communication.
2. The integration of speaking, listening, reading, and writing aims to prepare students for standardized tests only.
3. Formative assessment in ESL practice involves observing progress continuously.
4. Digital tools are used in ESL classrooms because they limit students’ exposure to authentic English.
Choose the alternative which presents all the correct sentences.
Text 1
Reading Strategies
Good readers use a variety of reading strategies to understand a text more effectively. Before reading, they often preview the title, images, and subtitles to predict what the text will be about. During reading, they use strategies such as skimming to get the general idea and scanning to locate specific information. They also make inferences by combining clues from the text with their background knowledge. After reading, they summarize the main points to check their understanding. Using these strategies helps readers become more independent and confident learners.
Listening, speaking, reading and writing are the four fundamental language skills that are often called the “macro skills” and work together to support meaningful communication. Listening allows learners to understand spoken language ............... different contexts, while speaking enables them to express ideas, interact, and participate ............... conversations. Reading helps students develop vocabulary, grammar awareness, and comprehension strategies through contact with written texts. Writing, ............... turn, allows them to organize thoughts, create messages, and communicate ............... a structured way.
Choose the alternative that correctly completes all the blanks in the text.
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