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1/30 Advanced Coordination (Parallel Structure and Correlative Conjunctions) C2

The car is neither fast ______ fuel-efficient.

or but nor and

2/30 Stative vs Dynamic Verbs (Advanced Uses) C2

The new building ___ the whole neighborhood.

dominates dominate are dominating is dominating

3/30 Stative vs Dynamic Verbs (Advanced Uses) C2

She ___ like a kind person.

appears is appearing appear are appearing

4/30 Lexicogrammar (Collocation and Fixed Expressions) C2

The new evidence helped to ______ light on the mystery.

A: give C: shed B D: cast

5/30 Pragmatics (Speech Acts, Implicature, Politeness Strategies) C2

How do 'indexical expressions' contribute to the dynamic and context-dependent nature of meaning in pragmatics?

Indexical expressions fix the meaning of words permanently, regardless of context. Indexical expressions are primarily concerned with the grammatical agreement between words. Indexical expressions are only used in formal, written language to ensure precision. Indexical expressions (like deictics) derive their full meaning from the specific context of utterance, constantly shifting their reference based on who is speaking, where, and when, making meaning fluid.

6/30 Advanced Morphological Patterns C2

The word 'edutainment' is a blend of which two words?

education and entertainment edit and entertainment educate and attain education and attainment

7/30 Stative vs Dynamic Verbs (Advanced Uses) C2

My life ___ around my family.

revolve revolves are revolving is revolving

8/30 Advanced Discourse and Coherence (Thematic Organization) C2

The scientific theory was elegant and comprehensive. Even so, it faced considerable resistance from established paradigms, which were slow to adapt to new evidence.

Consequently To illustrate Even so In other words

9/30 Pragmatics (Speech Acts, Implicature, Politeness Strategies) C2

What is the concept of 'contextual inference' in pragmatics?

Drawing conclusions about meaning based on the surrounding context. Drawing conclusions about grammar rules. Drawing conclusions about word definitions. Drawing conclusions about sound patterns.

10/30 Advanced Morphological Patterns C2

The word 'children' is an example of which type of irregular plural formation?

Zero plural Old English plural suffix Vowel mutation Latin plural

11/30 Aspect in Complex Narrative and Discourse C2

In 'By the time I'm 60, I will have retired,' the future perfect aspect...

Expresses a strong intention or promise. Projects a sense of completion relative to a future point. Describes an action that will be in progress at that time. Makes a general prediction about the future.

12/30 Advanced Subordination (Participial, Absolute, and Infinitival Clauses) C2

It is imperative _______ all safety measures are implemented.

if that how what

13/30 Advanced Subordination (Participial, Absolute, and Infinitival Clauses) C2

I will call you _______ I arrive at the airport.

until as soon as whereas although

14/30 Advanced Morphological Patterns C2

Which word is formed by combining two free morphemes?

quickly running unhappy blackboard

15/30 Advanced Coordination (Parallel Structure and Correlative Conjunctions) C2

The company's vision is to be a leader in innovation, a pioneer in sustainability, and ______ a positive impact on the community.

made making makes to make

16/30 Advanced Stylistics and Register C2

What is the stylistic device that involves the use of a word or phrase that is associated with something else, rather than directly naming it?

Metonymy Allusion Synecdoche Euphemism

17/30 Pragmatics (Speech Acts, Implicature, Politeness Strategies) C2

When a speaker intentionally violates a Gricean maxim to convey an unstated meaning, what is this called?

Adhering to a maxim. Ignoring a maxim. Observing a maxim. Flouting a maxim.

18/30 Lexicogrammar (Collocation and Fixed Expressions) C2

She managed to ______ her way through the dense crowd.

C: cut A: push B D: force

19/30 Advanced Subordination (Participial, Absolute, and Infinitival Clauses) C2

The decision was made, _______ the strong opposition.

due to inasmuch as given that irrespective of

20/30 Advanced Stylistics and Register C2

Which concept in stylistics refers to the way a text creates a sense of shared understanding or intimacy between the writer and reader?

Detachment Solidarity Formality Objectivity

21/30 Lexicogrammar (Collocation and Fixed Expressions) C2

He paid ______ to the speaker's words.

D: notice C: heed A B: mind

22/30 Complex Sentence Architecture (Embedded, Absolute, and Verbless Clauses) C2

Which complex sentence effectively uses a subjunctive mood in its dependent clause to express a wish or hypothetical situation?

If I am you, I would accept the offer. If I had been you, I would accept the offer. If I was you, I would accept the offer. If I were you, I would accept the offer.

23/30 Advanced Discourse and Coherence (Thematic Organization) C2

The team failed to meet the deadline. As a result, the project was delayed.

Meanwhile Similarly In addition As a result

24/30 Advanced Stylistics and Register C2

Consider a text that employs extensive intertextual references and allusions to classical literature. What is the most likely intended stylistic effect on the implied reader?

To signal intellectual sophistication and invite deeper engagement To deliberately obscure the text's primary meaning To create a sense of immediate, colloquial familiarity To simplify complex ideas for a broader audience

25/30 Aspect in Complex Narrative and Discourse C2

The simple future aspect is used in which sentence?

They are visiting their grandparents. They will visit their grandparents next week. They visit their grandparents. They have visited their grandparents.

26/30 Advanced Discourse and Coherence (Thematic Organization) C2

The new marketing campaign targeted a younger demographic. This approach proved highly successful, leading to a significant increase in sales among that group.

The idea This approach The strategy The outcome

27/30 Aspect in Complex Narrative and Discourse C2

A narrator describes a memory: 'I can still see the house. The paint was peeling, and a cat was sleeping on the porch.' The use of past progressive here functions as...

A 'tableau,' freezing a past moment in descriptive, static detail within a present recollection. A command to the reader to imagine the house. A sequence of fast-moving past events. A prediction of what will happen to the house.

28/30 Complex Sentence Architecture (Embedded, Absolute, and Verbless Clauses) C2

In 'The problem is that we don't have enough time,' what is 'that we don't have enough time'?

An adverb clause. An independent clause. An adjective clause. A noun clause.

29/30 Advanced Coordination (Parallel Structure and Correlative Conjunctions) C2

The new policy will not only improve employee morale ______ also increase productivity.

so or and but

30/30 Complex Sentence Architecture (Embedded, Absolute, and Verbless Clauses) C2

In the sentence 'Wherever you go, I will follow,' what kind of clause is 'Wherever you go'?

A noun clause. An independent clause. An adverb clause of place. An adjective clause.

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