Language Proficiency Grammar and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

What is the function of an article ('a', 'an', 'the') in English grammar?

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To indicate whether a noun is definite or indefinite

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To express action

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To connect two clauses

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To modify a verb

Question 2

In the sentence 'Although he studied, he failed the exam,' what type of clause is 'Although he studied'?

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Adverbial subordinate clause

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Independent clause

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Relative clause

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Noun clause

Question 3

What does 'register' mean in grammar and vocabulary for language proficiency?

Accepted Answer

The level of formality appropriate to a specific context or audience

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The number of words in a vocabulary list

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A grammar rule about verb conjugation

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The pronunciation of a word

Question 4

What is 'subject-verb agreement' in English grammar?

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Ensuring the verb form matches the number and person of the subject

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Matching verb tense to time words

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Using the same verb throughout a paragraph

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Placing the verb before the subject in questions

Question 5

Which vocabulary learning strategy involves grouping words by theme or topic?

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Semantic mapping

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Spaced repetition

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Phonemic drilling

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Cloze testing

Question 6

What is a 'gerund' in English grammar?

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A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun

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A verb that expresses a command

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A past-tense irregular verb

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An adjective derived from a verb