Language Analysis & Awareness Flashcards

Which sentence contains a third conditional structure?

Answer: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

The third conditional uses 'if + past perfect, would + have + past participle' to describe hypothetical past situations.

What is the term for words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, such as 'flour' and 'flower'?

Answer: Homophones

Homophones are words that share the same pronunciation but differ in meaning and often in spelling.

In the sentence 'She has been working here since 2019,' what aspect does the verb phrase express?

Answer: Perfect continuous

'Has been working' is the present perfect continuous, expressing an action that started in the past and continues now.

Which of the following is an example of a phrasal verb used intransitively?

Answer: The plane took off at noon.

'Take off' here has no direct object, making it intransitive; the others require objects.

What does 'connotation' mean in language analysis?

Answer: The emotional or cultural associations a word carries beyond its literal meaning

Connotation refers to the implied or associative meanings attached to a word beyond its denotative definition.

Which sentence demonstrates the passive voice in the past simple?

Answer: The report was written by the intern.

'Was written' is the past simple passive, formed with 'was/were' + past participle.

What is 'elicitation' as used in CELTA teaching methodology?

Answer: Drawing information or language from students rather than presenting it directly

Elicitation is a technique where the teacher prompts students to produce language or knowledge themselves rather than simply telling them.