10 Questions
Which fashion trend mentioned in the text is described as not office appropriate?
Crop tops
What type of clothing is suggested to be paired with a crop top for an office environment?
High-waist shorts
How are crop tops described in the context of showing skin?
Sexy and subtle
What is the main difference highlighted between wearing crop tops in the 90s and wearing them now?
Abs visibility
Which item is suggested as an appropriate pairing with a crop top for a beach day?
High-waist skirt
What does the text emphasize about the usage of crop tops nowadays?
Limited scenarios
What started to become an important piece of clothing from the beginning of 2015?
Crop tops
Which era does the text compare the popularity of crop tops to?
'90s' era
'Let’s take a look at today’s biggest trends that are totally a flashback of 15 years ago' - What does this statement imply?
'90s' fashion trends are making a comeback.
'Back in the 90s, we wore them without any concern (probably because our abs were a lot flatter)' - What does this reveal about the difference in attitude towards crop tops between the two eras?
Greater body positivity now
Study Notes
Emphasis in Writing
- Before word processors, underlining was the most common form of emphasis for written texts.
- Today, the most common underlined text in a paragraph is a Web address, which is a hyperlink that can be accessed by clicking on it.
Using Boldface, Italics, and Underlines
- Boldface is commonly used for important words in a sentence or paragraph, news headlines, and titles of news and magazine articles.
- It can also be used for headings of paragraphs, tables, and charts.
- Italics and underlines are used to emphasize words in writing, but the specific use of each depends on the context.
Punctuation
- Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to make its meaning clear to the reader.
- Examples of punctuation marks include periods, commas, and others.
Vocabulary
- Vegan: a person who eats only vegetable-based or fruit-based food.
- Excursion: a short trip.
- Grunge: a type of loud music that was popular in the 1990s.
- Determinant: something that influences an outcome.
Test your understanding of underlining as a form of emphasis in written texts, including its evolution from traditional to modern usage. Explore the significance of underlined text like web addresses in today's digital age.
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