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1/30 C2

You can start the project _______ you have all the necessary resources.

although whereas until once

2/30 C2

What is the narrative effect of the 'historical present' in a sentence like 'It's 1941. The world is at war. A young man walks into a recruitment office...'?

It indicates the narrator is uncertain about the events. It signals that the story is fictional. It is a way to save space in writing. It transports the reader directly into the past moment, as if it were happening now.

3/30 C2

Which of the following complex sentences uses an elliptical clause correctly and effectively?

When in doubt, consult a dictionary. When in doubt you consult a dictionary. When you are in doubt, consult a dictionary. Consult a dictionary when in doubt.

4/30 C2

A political speech writer deliberately uses highly emotive language, rhetorical questions, and appeals to shared values, while avoiding complex policy details. What is the primary stylistic strategy at play, and what is its intended effect on the audience's register?

Ethos-driven exposition to create an objective, informative register. Mimesis-driven narration to establish a descriptive, observational register. Logos-driven argumentation to establish a formal, analytical register. Pathos-driven rhetoric to evoke emotional response and foster a collective, persuasive register.

5/30 C2

The speaker presented a compelling vision for the future. Their optimism, however, was tempered by the harsh realities of the present economic climate.

The belief The outlook Their optimism The hope

6/30 C2

The word 'chocoholic' (a person addicted to chocolate) is formed by analogy with 'alcoholic'. This is an example of which morphological process?

Analogy Clipping Blending Compounding

7/30 C2

The evidence ___ to a different conclusion.

points is pointing point are pointing

8/30 C2

The report was clear ______ concise.

yet or and but

9/30 C2

Explain the concept of 'conventional implicature' and how it differs from 'conversational implicature'.

Conventional implicature is always explicitly stated, conversational implicature is always implied. Conventional implicature is about literal meaning, conversational implicature is about figurative meaning. Conventional implicature is a type of grammatical rule, conversational implicature is a type of lexical rule. Conventional implicature is part of the conventional meaning of a word (e.g., 'but' implies contrast) and is not cancellable, while conversational implicature is context-dependent and cancellable.

10/30 C2

Which term describes words or phrases that point to entities in the context of an utterance?

Cataphora. Ellipsis. Deixis. Anaphora.

11/30 C2

Identify the independent clause: 'Because he was tired, he went to bed early.'

He went to bed early. Went to bed early. Because he was tired. He was tired.

12/30 C2

In the sentence 'He wondered whether she would come,' what role does 'whether she would come' play?

It is an independent clause. It is an adverb clause modifying 'wondered'. It is an adjective clause modifying 'he'. It is a noun clause functioning as the direct object.

13/30 C2

Discuss the pragmatic concept of 'speech act sequences' and how they contribute to the overall structure and goals of a conversation.

Speech act sequences are random collections of unrelated utterances. Speech act sequences are purely grammatical constructions. Speech act sequences are ordered series of speech acts that work together to achieve a larger communicative goal, such as a request-grant sequence or an invitation-acceptance sequence, structuring interaction beyond individual acts. Speech act sequences are only relevant for understanding single sentences.

14/30 C2

You can either pay with cash ______ with a credit card.

but nor and or

15/30 C2

The notion _______ we are not alone in the universe is intriguing.

which that what how

16/30 C2

_______ his lack of experience, he was given the promotion.

In order that Now that Despite Because of

17/30 C2

In 'He was running,' the action is viewed as...

Completed in the past. In progress at a past time. Happening now. A habit in the past.

18/30 C2

Which prefix means 'after'?

pre- post- sub- anti-

19/30 C2

What is the stylistic device that involves a direct address to an absent person or a personified object or idea?

Apostrophe Exclamation Invocation Interjection

20/30 C2

She has a ______ interest in ancient history.

A D: vast C: strong B: deep

21/30 C2

The company will ______ a profit this year.

A B: do D: get C: take

22/30 C2

The company launched a new advertising campaign. As a result, its brand recognition improved significantly.

In addition Similarly Meanwhile As a result

23/30 C2

We ___ a meeting every Friday.

is having are having has have

24/30 C2

The research aims to understand the causes of the problem, identify potential solutions, and ______ their effectiveness.

evaluating evaluated to evaluate evaluate

25/30 C2

Which stylistic feature is most indicative of a 'consultative' register, as opposed to a 'formal' or 'casual' one?

Strict adherence to prescriptive grammar rules. Two-way participation with frequent interruptions and questions. Reliance on non-verbal cues and shared context. Use of highly specialized jargon without explanation.

26/30 C2

He tried to ______ a blind eye to the problem.

D: shut C: close B: turn A

27/30 C2

The difference between 'The window broke' (simple past) and 'The window was broken' (past state) is a matter of...

Event (a punctual change of state) versus Resultant State. Past versus Present. Active versus Passive voice only. Certainty versus Uncertainty.

28/30 C2

Which morphological process is exemplified by the word 'babysit' being created from 'babysitter'?

Derivation Inflection Back-formation Compounding

29/30 C2

The politician's promises were ambitious and far-reaching. Be that as it may, many voters remained skeptical, having witnessed similar unfulfilled pledges in the past.

In other words To illustrate Be that as it may Consequently

30/30 C2

I ___ that you will succeed.

have no doubt am having no doubt do not doubt am not doubting

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