Grammar and Tenses Quiz

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What punctuation mark is used to join words or parts of words?

  • Colon
  • Comma
  • Semicolon
  • Hyphen (correct)

Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses a hyphen?

  • I keep myself up-to-date on current events.
  • The meeting is scheduled for next Monday at five o’clock. (correct)
  • Twenty-three students attended the workshop.
  • We discussed the socially acceptable behavior in the workplace.

What must not be divided with a hyphen?

  • Compound words
  • Two-syllable words
  • Names and titles
  • One-syllable words (correct)

Which phrase best indicates a sudden interruption in dialogue?

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What is one of the uses of a hyphen in poetry?

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of a hyphen?

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In the phrase 'the four nations lived together in harmony,' which aspect of writing is exemplified?

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Which of the following statements about hyphens is true?

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Which tense is used to describe ongoing actions?

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What tense should be used to describe actions that will happen at a future time?

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Which statement correctly uses the Past Progressive Tense?

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What is the function of the Perfect Tense?

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What form does the main verb take in the Perfect Tense?

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Which of the following is an example of the Future Progressive Tense?

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Identify the tense used in the statement: 'Christina was cleaning her room when the doorbell rang.'

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In which sentence is the Simple Future Tense correctly utilized?

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What is the primary function of the slash (/) in writing?

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When is the Simple Present Tense typically used?

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In which situation is the Simple Present Tense appropriate?

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Which statement represents an incorrect use of the slash (/)?

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Which is a correct example of using the Simple Past Tense?

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What is an exception to replacing coordinating conjunctions with slashes?

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Which use of the Simple Present Tense is specific to research reports?

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Which example illustrates the use of the Simple Past Tense for a fact that is no longer valid?

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What does money provide to individuals seeking artistic and intellectual endeavors?

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What was a significant barrier for Mrs. Seton and her family in accumulating wealth?

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What benefit does having room provide to individuals engaged in creative activities?

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Why is analyzing the audience essential in public speaking?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a demographic to consider when analyzing an audience?

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What attitude did the speaker express towards the poverty faced by women?

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What is one reason given for women’s inability to accumulate wealth historically?

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How does having financial resources relate to access to education according to the content?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of response category for closed-ended questionnaire items?

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What is a key reason for keeping a questionnaire appearance professional?

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Which principle emphasizes the importance of providing clear instructions in a questionnaire?

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What happens during a pilot test of a questionnaire?

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What should be done with the participants in the pilot test?

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What is the correct use of an en dash?

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Which statement correctly describes an em dash?

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Which of the following is true regarding the change process after a pilot test?

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What is the structure of the present perfect tense?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past perfect progressive tense?

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Which perfect tense is used to describe a state or accomplishment that will be completed before another future time?

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In which scenario would the present perfect progressive tense most likely be used?

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Which of the following is an example of the future perfect progressive tense?

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What is the purpose of the past perfect tense?

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Which sentence is an example of the present perfect tense used for a past experience?

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Which structure represents the past perfect progressive tense?

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Flashcards

Financial independence

The freedom and resources to pursue artistic and intellectual endeavors without depending on others. Think of it as having the financial cushion to explore your passions and create your own path.

Creative Freedom

The physical and mental space needed to think, reflect, and create, free from distractions and societal pressure.

Access to Knowledge

The ability to access books and education, which are essential for artistic and intellectual development.

Audience Analysis

The process of understanding your audience's interests, beliefs, and level of understanding to tailor your message effectively.

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Why analyze your audience?

Audience analysis is about tailoring your message to resonate with your audience's background, values, and interests.

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Audience Demographics

Understanding demographics like age, gender, education, and cultural background helps you connect with your audience.

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Audience Affiliations

Identifying the groups your audience belongs to, such as professional organizations, clubs, or social circles.

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Audience Values and Motivations

Understanding what motivates your audience and what they value helps you connect with them effectively.

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Numerical Rating Scale

A type of closed-ended questionnaire item that allows respondents to choose from a range of numerical values, often with clear anchors at each end.

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Fully Anchored Rating Scale

Similar to a Numerical Rating Scale, but instead of numbers, it uses descriptive labels at each end of the scale.

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Dichotomy Question

A simple question that can only be answered in two ways, usually 'yes' or 'no'.

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Multiple Choice Question

This type of question offers a selection of options from which the respondent can choose one or more.

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How appearance matters in a questionnaire

The visual presentation of a questionnaire is important for its readability, professional appearance, and clarity.

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Creating sections in a questionnaire

Dividing a questionnaire into sections with titles helps organize information and make it easier to understand.

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Providing clear instructions

Giving clear and concise instructions for each question or section of a questionnaire ensures that respondents understand how to answer correctly.

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Pilot testing a questionnaire

A preliminary test of a questionnaire to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement before it is used in the actual study.

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Slash (/) in writing

A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related terms or lines of poetry.

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Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense describes actions happening now or regularly, facts, and general truths.

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Simple Past Tense

The simple past tense describes actions that happened in the past.

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Using Simple Present Tense in Research

To state general findings of other researchers and their relevance in the present.

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When NOT to use the slash

Using the slash to replace coordinating conjunctions like 'and' is usually incorrect, except for 'and/or'.

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Using the slash in poetry quotes

The slash is used to show line breaks when quoting poetry.

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Clause in a sentence

A group of words that function as a single unit, often including a subject and a verb.

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Independent Clause

A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Simple Future Tense

A verb tense used to describe an action that will take place in the future.

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Present Progressive Tense

A verb tense that describes actions that are happening now.

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Past Progressive Tense

A verb tense that describes an action happening in the past while something else also occurred.

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Future Progressive Tense

A verb tense used to describe an action that will continue for a set duration in the future.

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Perfect Tense

A set of verb tenses that connect different time periods, like past to present or present to future.

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Have, Has, Had

Words used to determine the specific time period in the Perfect Tense.

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Participle Form

The form of a verb used in the Perfect Tense.

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Perfect Tense Verbs

A group of verbs that show completed actions in the past, present, or future.

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Hyphen (-)

A punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words, indicating a close relationship between them.

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Em dash (—)

A punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words, indicating a strong emphasis or break in a sentence.

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Hyphen for line break

Used at the end of a line when a word is split, indicating the continuation of the word on the next line.

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Hyphen for compound words

Used to combine two or more words, forming a single, new word.

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Sudden Interruption

A change in the flow of a story or dialogue, often introducing an interruption.

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Walking in Someone's Skin

A technique for revealing a character's perspective, imagining what it's like to be in their shoes.

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Tone

A style of writing where the words are carefully selected to convey a specific feeling or tone.

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Introducing or Emphasizing Information

Introducing or emphasizing information by highlighting it.

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Present Perfect Tense

Used to describe actions that began in the past and continue until the present. Combines "have/has" with the past participle of the verb.

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Present Perfect Tense (examples)

Used to talk about a past experience or a change or new situation. It uses "have/has + past participle."

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Past Perfect Tense

Describes a past action that occurred before another action in the past. Constructed with "had + past participle."

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Future Perfect Tense

Describes a state or accomplishment that will be completed in the future before another future time. Uses "will have + past participle."

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Present Perfect Progressive Tense

Describes an action continuing up to the present moment. It uses "have/has + been + the -ing form of the verb."

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Past Perfect Progressive Tense

Describes a past action interrupted by another action in the past. Uses "had + been + the -ing form of the verb."

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Future Perfect Progressive Tense

Describes an action happening currently and will continue to happen in the future. Uses "will + have + been + the -ing form of the verb."

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Present Perfect Progressive Tense

A tense used to describe actions that are happening continuously up to the present moment. Combines "have/has + been" with the -ing form of the verb.

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Study Notes

Reading I: The Raven - Edgar Allan Poe

  • Poe was born January 19, 1809 to actors David and Eliza Poe
  • Orphaned at age 2, raised by John and Frances Allan
  • Allan family lived in England from ages 6-11
  • Poe's primary education was in England
  • Returned to Richmond, Virginia
  • Felt his level of English was superior to his peers
  • Poe studied at the University of Virginia
  • Lost funding for his studies and went into debt by gambling
  • Enrolled in the US Military Academy (West Point) but hated Army life and was dishonorably discharged
  • Had relationships with multiple women
  • Began a relationship with Elmira Royster in college
  • Elmira was engaged to another man while Poe was in university.
  • He later fell in love with his cousin Virginia Clemm
  • Virginia Clemm was 13 years old, while Edgar was 27 years old.
  • They married.
  • Virginia died of tuberculosis at age 24
  • Poe was found delirious in a tavern, wearing someone else's clothes
  • Doctors diagnosed the cause of death as phrenitis, or inflammation of the brain.

Reading II: Rashomon

  • Moral dilemmas involve a decision-maker considering two or more moral values, only able to honor one.
  • The Heian Period (794-1184 C.E) was a Golden Age of Japanese history
  • Aristocrats were political and cultural leaders
  • Literature, art, music, dance, and drama flourished.
  • Prized aesthetics, elegance, and manners.
  • Writing and Literature greatly valued.
  • The Tale of Genji, a Heian masterpiece, is a significant work of literature describing the life of Japanese nobles.
  • Rajomon/Rashomon was the main gate of Heian-kyo (Kyoto).
  • Represented the dignity of Heian when foreign ambassadors visited Japan.

Reading III: A Room of One's Own - Virginia Woolf

  • Adeline Virginia Stephen was born on January 25, 1882 in London
  • Daughter of Leslie and Julia Stephen
  • Notable figure of the modernist literary movement
  • Notable works include Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orlando
  • Denied systematized public-school and Oxbridge education due to being a woman.
  • Woolf lectured on women and fiction at Newnham College and Girton College.
  • One of the basic texts of feminist criticism.

Reading IV: A Modest Proposal - Jonathan Swift

  • Born in Dublin in Ireland, but spent most of his early adult life in England.
  • Became Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
  • Greatest prose satirist in English literature
  • Swift's pamphlet A Modest Proposal targets the British government and the treatment of the Irish.
  • Ireland suffered under British colonial rule, had limited trade opportunities and were forced to trade products to England at an expensive price.
  • Poverty, disease, limited economic opportunities.
  • The British caused significant famine due to limited access to trade.

Additional Study Notes

  • Biographical context of Poe, Swift's involvement with British rule and influence on Ireland, and Virginia Woolf's feminist arguments are all essential for understanding the subject matter.
  • Detailed analysis of topics including poverty in eighteenth-century Ireland, gender roles, and literary techniques relevant to satire and feminism.
  • Comprehensive study of specific literary terms like satire, moral dilemmas, and literary periods are essential.

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