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1/30 Advanced Stylistics and Register C2

What is the stylistic device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences?

Antithesis Chiasmus Anaphora Epistrophe

2/30 Advanced Morphological Patterns C2

Which morphological process is exemplified by the word 'televise' being created from 'television'?

Compounding Back-formation Derivation Inflection

3/30 Lexicogrammar (Collocation and Fixed Expressions) C2

The committee decided to ______ the matter to a higher authority.

D: hand over A B: defer C: submit

4/30 Stative vs Dynamic Verbs (Advanced Uses) C2

The situation ___ a delicate touch.

requires is requiring are requiring require

5/30 Lexicogrammar (Collocation and Fixed Expressions) C2

I need to ______ a decision about my future.

D: get C: give A: take B

6/30 Advanced Coordination (Parallel Structure and Correlative Conjunctions) C2

The new car is spacious ______ fuel-efficient.

or but yet and

7/30 Advanced Subordination (Participial, Absolute, and Infinitival Clauses) C2

The movie _______ we watched was very exciting.

which when who where

8/30 Advanced Coordination (Parallel Structure and Correlative Conjunctions) C2

The new marketing strategy will not only attract new customers ______ also improve brand image.

so or and but

9/30 Advanced Discourse and Coherence (Thematic Organization) C2

The philosopher's work is often criticized for its dense and abstract language. Even so, its profound insights into human nature and society continue to resonate with contemporary thinkers.

Even so In other words Consequently To illustrate

10/30 Pragmatics (Speech Acts, Implicature, Politeness Strategies) C2

How does 'shared cultural background' influence the interpretation of proverbs and idioms?

Shared cultural background only helps in understanding literal meanings. Shared cultural background is irrelevant to interpreting proverbs. Shared cultural background makes proverbs and idioms impossible to understand. Shared cultural background is crucial for understanding proverbs and idioms, as their non-literal meanings are often deeply embedded in cultural narratives, values, and historical contexts.

11/30 Aspect in Complex Narrative and Discourse C2

Which sentence is an example of the 'historical present'?

So I go to the manager, and I say, 'This isn't right!' I will go to the manager. I am going to the manager now. I went to the manager yesterday.

12/30 Advanced Morphological Patterns C2

Identify the prefix in the word 'unbreakable'.

break able breakab un-

13/30 Complex Sentence Architecture (Embedded, Absolute, and Verbless Clauses) C2

In the sentence 'The main issue is why they didn't respond,' what is the grammatical role of 'why they didn't respond'?

It is an adjective clause. It is an adverb clause. It is a noun clause functioning as a predicate nominative (subject complement). It is a noun clause functioning as the direct object.

14/30 Advanced Subordination (Participial, Absolute, and Infinitival Clauses) C2

The decision was made, _______ the potential negative consequences.

inasmuch as due to given that irrespective of

15/30 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 command to the reader to imagine the house. A sequence of fast-moving past events. A 'tableau,' freezing a past moment in descriptive, static detail within a present recollection. A prediction of what will happen to the house.

16/30 Stative vs Dynamic Verbs (Advanced Uses) C2

He ___ a shower at the moment.

have has is having are having

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

Examine the concept of 'presupposition projection' and its significance in complex sentences.

Presupposition projection is a grammatical rule that dictates sentence structure. Presupposition projection is only relevant for simple, declarative sentences. Presupposition projection is the act of making wild guesses about a speaker's intentions. Presupposition projection refers to how presuppositions of embedded clauses are inherited by the larger sentence, which is crucial for understanding how complex meanings are built and interpreted.

18/30 Lexicogrammar (Collocation and Fixed Expressions) C2

The project is expected to ______ fruition next year.

C D: achieve A: come to B: reach

19/30 Stative vs Dynamic Verbs (Advanced Uses) C2

My life ___ around my family.

are revolving revolves revolve is revolving

20/30 Pragmatics (Speech Acts, Implicature, Politeness Strategies) C2

Which of the following is an example of a direct speech act?

Close the door! It's a bit chilly in here. Would you mind closing the door? I wonder if the door is open.

21/30 Advanced Coordination (Parallel Structure and Correlative Conjunctions) C2

The success of the product launch was due to extensive market research, a compelling marketing strategy, and ______ customer feedback.

positive positively to be positive being positive

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

Which complex sentence contains a grammatical error related to the use of a restrictive vs. non-restrictive clause?

My sister who lives in New York, is a doctor. My sister, who lives in New York is a doctor. My sister, who lives in New York, is a doctor. My sister who lives in New York is a doctor.

23/30 Aspect in Complex Narrative and Discourse C2

What is the subtle difference in meaning between 'She read the book' and 'She has read the book'?

'Has read' connects the action to the present, while 'read' places it firmly in the past. 'Read' implies she finished it, while 'has read' implies she did not. 'Has read' is for British English, and 'read' is for American English. There is no difference in meaning.

24/30 Advanced Morphological Patterns C2

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

doctor and drama document and dramatic documentary and dream documentary and drama

25/30 Advanced Discourse and Coherence (Thematic Organization) C2

To write a good story, first, develop your characters. Then, create a compelling plot.

However Therefore Finally Then

26/30 Complex Sentence Architecture (Embedded, Absolute, and Verbless Clauses) C2

What is the role of a relative pronoun in a complex sentence?

To connect two independent clauses. To introduce a relative clause. To introduce an adverb clause. To introduce a noun clause.

27/30 Advanced Stylistics and Register C2

Examine the stylistic implications of a text that consistently uses archaic vocabulary and convoluted sentence structures, reminiscent of 17th-century prose. What is the most profound effect on the reader's experience?

It fosters immediate empathy and emotional connection. It creates a sense of historical distance and intellectual challenge, potentially alienating some readers. It ensures universal accessibility and broad appeal. It simplifies the narrative for easier comprehension.

28/30 Advanced Discourse and Coherence (Thematic Organization) C2

The ancient civilization developed sophisticated writing systems. These scripts allowed them to record their history, laws, and religious texts.

These ideas These scripts These symbols These methods

29/30 Advanced Subordination (Participial, Absolute, and Infinitival Clauses) C2

_______ I known the truth, I would have acted differently.

Were Had Should If

30/30 Advanced Stylistics and Register C2

When a writer intentionally deviates from standard grammatical rules for artistic effect, what stylistic choice are they employing?

Syntactic parallelism Semantic ambiguity Lexical cohesion Grammatical deviation

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