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Question 1

Refers to the
similarity of words,
phrases, and clauses in
structural patterns and
functions in a sentence.

Answer 1

Parallelism

Question 2

Max enjoys reading better than to write. Make the sentence parallel.

Answer 2

Max enjoys reading better
than WRITING.

Question 3

Pressured, feeling the
stress, and exasperated, Amanda broke down after taking the test. Make this sentence parallel.

Answer 3

Pressured, STRESSED, and exasperated. Amanda broke down after taking the test.

Question 4

Melvin excels in both liberal
arts and writing literature. Make the sentence parallel.

Answer 4

Melvin excels in both liberal
arts and LITERARY WRITING.

Question 5

The class either goes on an
educational trip or engaged in a
cultural immersion. Make the sentence parallel.

Answer 5

The class either goes on an
educational trip or ENGAGES in a cultural immersion.

Question 6

True or False. Parallelism needs to be consistent.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or False. You don’t need to use parallelism in repeated phrases or clauses.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

It can contain a phrase (or several phrases) but has a subject and verb working together.

Answer 8

Clause

Question 9

A verb form that functions as an adjective, adverb, or noun in a sentence.

Answer 9

Verbal

Question 10

A _______ is also a verb form ending in -ing but it is used as a noun.

Answer 10

Gerund

Question 11

Describe an infinitive?

Answer 11

TO + VERB = INFINITIVE

ex.
TO SLEEP
TO WALK
TO READ

Question 12

A verb that functions as an adjective in a sentence?

Answer 12

Participle

Question 13

Differentiate PRESENT and PAST participle.

Answer 13

Present participle - always ending in -ing

Past participle - always ending in -ed or irregularly formed.

Question 14

A sentence error that refers to a lack of parallelism is called?

Answer 14

Faulty Parallelism

Question 15

A type of writing when you use your language skill to convince someone to agree with your opinion or take a specific action.

Answer 15

Persuasive Writing

Question 16

This persuasive appeal focuses on logic and reasoning.

Answer 16

Logos

Question 17

This persuasive appeal focuses on emotions and ideals.

Answer 17

Pathos

Question 18

This persuasive appeal focuses on credibility and trustworthy.

Answer 18

Ethos

Question 19

“As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is safe and effective.” What persuasive appeal was used?

Answer 19

Ethos

Question 20

“Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform
better in school.” What persuasive appeal was used?

Answer 20

Logos

Question 21

“If we don’t act now to reduce carbon emissions, our children
will suffer devastating consequences.” What persuasive appeal was used?

Answer 21

Pathos

Question 22

Means to “stick together” and something that connects and links.

Answer 22

Cohesion

Question 23

A cohesive device when a word, idea or statement is repeated to emphasize important information.

Answer 23

Repetition

Question 24

A cohesive device where words or phrases express time, place or manner.

Answer 24

Adverbials

Question 25

A cohesive device wherein a word that comes before a noun to add detail to the nouns and make links to what has already been said.

Answer 25

Determiners

Question 26

A cohesive device that help words link ideas within a text, sequence information, add to information and counter information.

Answer 26

Transition Words

Question 27

I wanted to go to the park, _______ it started raining heavily. (Use conjunctions, pronouns, or other cohesive devices.)

Answer 27

but

Question 28

Susan likes reading books, _______ her brother prefers watching movies. (Use conjunctions, pronouns, or other cohesive devices.)

Answer 28

while

Question 29

He loves to travel; _______ he has visited many countries. (Use conjunctions, pronouns, or other cohesive devices.)

Answer 29

therefore

Question 30

True or False. A text is cohesive if its elements are linked together.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

True or False. A text is coherent if it makes sense.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

It is the art of composing and delivering persuasive speeches.

Answer 32

Rhetoric

Question 33

A persuasive marker which uses imperative sentences to express a command or call.

Answer 33

Imperative Mood

Question 34

A persuasive marker that uses words such as I, we, you, us and our to include the audience creating a sense of solidarity.

Answer 34

Inclusive Language

Question 35

A persuasive marker wherein the use of a question to which no answer is needed.

Answer 35

Rhetorical Question

Question 36

A persuasive marker that use modals to express intention, responsibility, ability, or probability.

Answer 36

Modality

Question 37

Enumerate the NINE most common modals.

Answer 37

1. Can 2. Could 3. Shall 4. Should 5. Will 6. Would 7. May 8. Might 9. Must

Question 38

Is a writing technique that suggests that a group of three adjectives or examples is always stronger and more memorable than one.

Answer 38

Rule of Three

Question 39

A persuasive marker that is based on facts.

Answer 39

Evidence and Statistics

Question 40

The rice terraces are located in the Cordileras of Luzon island, which is 220 miles from Manila. What persuasive marker is used here?

Answer 40

Evidence and Statistics

Question 41

You must act now to secure your spot in this exclusive program. What persuasive marker is used here?

Answer 41

Modality

Question 42

If we don’t act immediately, we could face dire consequences. What persuasive marker is used here?

Answer 42

Inclusive Language

Question 43

Can’t you see? This is the deal of a lifetime! What persuasive marker is used here?

Answer 43

Rhetorical Question

Question 44

The QUALITY of being logical and consistent. The quality of forming a unified whole.

Answer 44

Coherence