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I. “You should be the change that you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
II. “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou
III. “I might have been born in a hovel, but I am determined to travel with the greats.” – Tina Turner
IV.“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
The shades of modality can be identified respectively in
• Who was the director?
• What is the release date?
• Who played the characters?
• Who wrote the script?
This activity is an example of:
An English teacher handed this text to his/her students with the following sentence highlighted. Analyze his criteria to do so:
If I would have told my 18 year-old self that someday I'd work with (and become great friends with) Matthew Lillard, enjoy meals and social deduction games with Kevin Williamson, and have a relaxed, casual dinner with Neve Campbell… I frankly would never have believed it.
Which item presents the standard form of the sentence structure in question ?
If I would have told my 18 year-old self that someday I'd work with (and become great friends with) Matthew Lillard, enjoy meals and social deduction games with Kevin Williamson, and have a relaxed, casual dinner with Neve Campbell… I frankly would never have believed it.
I. Use of spoken and informal language.
II. Non-standard use of past unreal conditional structure.
III. Commas to enhance formality.
IV.Conversational tone as a way to create a sense of familiarity.
The correct items are:
I. Praising technical features of the movie indicates the author’s appreciation for it.
II. “Scream” deeply influenced the author’s professional and personal growth.
III. The author is in disbelief on his current relationship with some cast and crew members of the film.
IV.The author finds connection only with his youth in regard to the movie script.
All of them are true, EXCEPT:
"The novel received critical acclaim for its intricate plot and deep character development; consequently, it was nominated for several prestigious literary awards."
In the sentence below, identify the correctly analyzed morphological structure of the suffixed words:
"The happiness of the children was reflected in their joyful laughter."
"I have been working on this project for two weeks, but I can't finish it before next Monday because my colleagues aren't helping me," John explained yesterday.
Original Passage: "The team discussed the project for several hours. They wanted to ensure that it was both innovative and feasible. However, the budget constraints made the planning difficult, and the members had to reconsider their approach. After some adjustments, the plan was finally approved by the committee, who appreciated its practicality."
One challenge in English language teaching is the overemphasis on certain "standard" forms of English, often British or American, to the exclusion of other varieties. This can lead to a narrow understanding of the language and limit students' ability to interact in global contexts where English is spoken in diverse forms. By exposing students to different accents, dialects, and usages, teachers can prepare them for real-world communication, where English functions as a global lingua franca. This approach also promotes linguistic tolerance and awareness, teaching students that no variety is inherently superior to another, but that different varieties serve different communicative purposes.
For example, a Brazilian student learning British English may encounter challenges when interacting with a Nigerian English speaker due to different pronunciations and expressions. Thus, it's important that students not only learn the grammatical structure of English but also develop the ability to adapt to and understand different varieties of English. This adaptability enhances their global communication skills.
Additionally, the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) encourages teaching English as a means of fostering global citizenship and intercultural communication, which implicitly requires an understanding of linguistic variation. Recognizing English as a plural language, with many forms and functions, aligns with the goal of preparing students for global engagement.
Canagarajah, S. (2006). The Place of World Englishes in Composition: Pluralization Continued.College Composition and Communication, 57(4), 586-619.
Why is it important to include linguistic variation in English language teaching, particularly in non-English-speaking countries?