Politeness and Hope in English Language

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What is the purpose of a non-defining relative clause?

To give additional, non-essential information about an already identified subject (correct)

To confuse the reader by adding unnecessary details

To provide essential information about the main subject

To introduce a new subject that is unidentified

How can a non-defining relative clause be identified?

It is highlighted in bold font

It is always enclosed in parentheses

It is separated by commas (correct)

It always starts with a dash (—)

When using a relative pronoun, what does 'who' refer to?

Inanimate objects

Unidentified persons

Identified persons (correct)

'Who' never refers to a person

Which punctuation mark can be used to set off a non-defining relative clause?

Comma (,) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a defining relative clause?

To give essential information for identifying the subject Signup and view all the answers

When joining sentences with a relative clause, what should be considered important?

Ensuring clarity in identifying the subject Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'These sportspersons are going to meet the President. ______ performance has been excellent.', which relative pronoun should fill in the blank?

Whose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences demonstrates a 'hidden' relative pronoun?

The house sat on the crest of a low hill. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clause is used in the sentence 'Lencho prayed to God. His eyes see into our minds.'?

Adjectival clause Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using negatives like 'no' or 'not' in sentences?

To emphasize an idea Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence from the text uses a negative word to emphasize an idea?

Lencho…had done nothing else but see the sky towards the northeast. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct relative pronoun to use in the sentence 'This man cheated me. I trusted him.'?

Whom Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking students to make their own sentences with non-defining relative clauses?

To encourage creativity and application of non-defining relative clauses Signup and view all the answers

In the given text, what does the poet describe as 'a dust of snow'?

Snow falling from a tree Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet describe the hemlock tree in the poem?

As a poisonous plant with white flowers Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the moment described in the poem?

It shows how small things can have a big impact Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet's mood change after the dust of snow falls on him?

He experiences a change and saves part of his day from regret Signup and view all the answers

What lesson can be learned from the poet's experience with the dust of snow?

'Dust of snow' can bring about positive changes in one's mood Signup and view all the answers

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