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Miscellaneous GrammarSet 32

1According to Dodd and Colleagues, which group predicts persistent phonologically based errors?

2Choose the correct answer: ..... is the scientific description of speech sounds across languages.

3Phonological Awareness involves:

4Which of the following refers to the ability to focus on the sounds that make up the syllables and words through implicit or explicit analysis?

5Way of speaking that is characteristic of a particular region or a particular group of people

6Say: I'm going to say a word and I want you to tell me the last sound of the word I say. Are you ready? What is the last sound in the word pot? (The child should say /t/. Do the same for the words below). 1. pick /k/ 2. ran /n/ 3. tooth /th/

7..... the study of the characteristics of speech sounds.

8Mrs. Reyes showed a printed picture to her pupil Maria and said the name of the object in it. After introducing the word Mrs. Reyes asked Maria as to what sounds does she hear in the word. Considering the activity given this will most likely enhance the student's .....

9Which of the following is NOT a component of phonology?

10Talking to the native speakers help you improve your .....

11Fill in the blank: Younger learners typically acquire a second language more quickly, especially when it comes to ..... and accent. However, older learners may be able to learn more efficiently due to greater cognitive skills and learning strategies.

12..... focuses on the ability to manipulate the sounds to distinguish the larger units of speech, such as sentences, words, and syllables.

13It is the study of speech sounds in a language, including their production, transmission and reception.

14What is the rule system within a language by which phonemes can be sequenced, combined, and pronounced to make words?

15What is phonology and what is it concerned with?

16There are phonological and grammatical systems in all languages. There are several sub systems with in a language. The phonology of a language forms its own system as the various sounds function in a systematic way.

17Combining of words that sound pleasant together or are easy to pronounce

18The omission or slurring of one or more sounds or syllables

19How can you improve your scientific writing skills?

20Checking the content of my paragraphs for appropriate length and detail is part of this process:

21Having artificial body parts

22A particular method of doing something; generally involving a number of steps or operations.

23LCD

24Which word means "a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority"?

25Usually referring to a block, this is another way of doing a certain function

26Goods thrown overboard in order to make a ship lighter

27Which rhetorical choice describes the word choice s an author makes.

28Introducing irrelevant info to distract from the issue

29The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

30The writer's attitude toward the subject, such as serious, playful, mocking, sympathetic

31Which writing technique is used in this text?All points considered, I believe that watching too much television would definitely affect the children's behaviour and attitude. After all, television is "a double edged weapon".

32Language not meant to be interpreted literally; used for descriptive effect

33This type of language means exactly what it says.

34..... is the language and techniques authors use to make their writing more interesting and to better communicate ideas to the reader.

35Julie owned many outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination to wear to impress her friends.

36Are words that have a special meaning to those included in a particular group and without any meaning to those not included in that particular group?

37The nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning.

38What has rhetoric been the backbone of?

39..... is a mode of writing in which the author traces his or her thoughts verbatim into the text. Typically, this style offers a representation of the author's exact thoughts throughout the writing process and can be used to convey a variety of different emotions or as a form of pre-writing.

40Hadassah wants her audience to understand how tax increases effect average people. So she has placed real stories of people affected by this issue throughout her speech. Hadassah is using:

41Which term describes the use of creative language to express ideas that are not literally true but express some truth beyond the literal level?

42Fancy ways to have you side with me on my argument

43Reason or logic. The hard data.

44What is the rhetorical device defined as 'repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next'?

45Which term describes language that goes beyond literal meaning to create images or comparisons?

46All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

47Words that mean exactly what they say is called .....

48Language that intends to differ from the literal meaning is known as .....

49Which type of text often uses a persuasive structure, such as the AIDA model (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action)?

50The ability to use language effectively.

51What you say is not what you mean. That's .....

52Used to create imagery and express things non-literary; it can help to make an idea more emotive, vivid and convincing.

53You are evaluating an article about school lunches. Which piece of evidence best appeals to logos?

54A ..... is a word or phrase that is used in a non-literal way to create an effect.

55Define "logos" in the context of rhetorical appeals.

56What tone is conveyed in this sentence? "I simply cannot understand why anyone would want to live in a place like this."

57A process of analysis which helps you to understand things in greater depth. Often the purpose of comparison is to show that things which are different are in fact similar; contrasting can show that things which are considered the same are in fact different.

58The feelings or emotions surrounding/associated with a word, beyond its literal meaning. Generally positive or negative in nature.

59Choose the best word for this definition:The words appeal to consumer's emotions rather than reason. Uses positive connotations like "fresh" or "natural"; uses negative connotations like "wimpy" or "greasy" to make a competing product seem less desirable.

60Words and phrases that require you to distinguish between literal and figurative meanings. Some examples are similes and metaphors.

61The attitude of an author toward the subject that he/she is writing about.