17 Questions
What is the primary function of phonology in a language?
To establish a standard way of pronunciation for effective communication
Why is grammar important for writers of the mass media?
To ensure that words and sentences can be spoken correctly
What is the characteristic of a complete sentence?
It contains a subject and a verb
What is the main challenge in defining the rules of grammar in the English language?
The language is too dynamic and constantly changing
How many kinds of sentences are there in the English language?
Four: simple, complex, compound, and compound-complex
What is the role of an English teacher or a grammar book in relation to grammar rules?
To impose or commonly accept grammar rules
What is the primary function of grammar in the English language?
To string words together to describe complex thoughts, ideas, or actions
What is the term for the study of the history of words and phrases?
Etymology
Why is semantics particularly important for media professionals?
Because much of their work depends on a common understanding of the meanings of words
What is the standard order of words in a sentence in English?
Subject, verb, predicate
What is the function of phonology in the English language?
To describe the sounds of words
What is the term for the rules that govern the formation and development of words?
Lexicon
What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence that contains a nonessential clause?
To set off the nonessential clause from the rest of the sentence
Which of the following statements is true about the clause 'that she had always used' in the sentence 'Biodun wanted the kind of computer that she had always used'?
It is an essential clause and provides crucial information to the sentence
What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom' in a sentence?
'Who' is used as the subject of a sentence, while 'whom' is used as the object of a verb or preposition
What is the purpose of reading pages 13-22 of the recommended textbook?
To gain further insight into the topic of grammar and semantics
What is the primary focus of the passage?
The proper usage of nonessential clauses and relative pronouns
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