C2 Practice and Application 5

Question 1

Which sentence best illustrates the use of anaphora as a persuasive device in a speech?

Accepted Answer

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields.

Answer

Anaphora repeats a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses ('we shall fight') to build rhythm and emotional momentum.

Question 2

A C2 writer wants to signal that a concession is about to be overridden. Which connector is most precise?

Accepted Answer

Granted, … but

Answer

'Granted, … but' explicitly concedes a point before asserting a stronger counterargument, making the logical structure transparent.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly employs a nominal relative clause as the subject?

Accepted Answer

Whatever he decided was final.

Answer

A nominal relative clause ('Whatever he decided') functions as a noun phrase and can serve as the subject of a main clause.

Question 4

In cross-cultural business communication at C2 level, what does 'high-context communication' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

Communication where much meaning is conveyed through context, non-verbal cues, and shared understanding rather than explicit words.

Answer

High-context cultures rely heavily on implicit signals, relationship history, and situational context rather than explicit verbal content.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a mixed metaphor that should be avoided in polished C2 writing?

Accepted Answer

We must iron out the bumps and make sure the ball is in our court.

Answer

Mixing 'iron out bumps' (smoothing) with 'ball in our court' (sports) creates an incoherent image that undermines stylistic precision.

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