Post-modification is ...

When descriptive words come after the thing being described

What is a false start?

Speaker realises initial utterance is wrong and begins again

Pre-modification is ...

When descriptive words come before the thing being described

What are phonological features within a text?

Any devices relating to sound, e.g. alliteration, repetition

A word that falls out of common usage over time

The etymology of a word is ...

The origin of a word including its history

The language particular to a certain social group

How could you describe the register of a text?

The level of formality of the text

In conversation, what is back-channelling?

Encouraging speakers through noises and particular comments

A word representing an action / process

A word created by the initials of other words, e.g. ASAP

A tag question is ...

A question at the end of a statement

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A Level Language Terminology 2

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Revising key terminology for the A Level English Language exam (OCR)

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1
An indefinite article is ...
The
A or An
2
Colloquialism refers to what?
The clarity in spoken language
The use of formal language
Informal language usage
The amount of time it takes someone to speak
3
Post-modification is ...
When descriptive words come after the thing being described
When descriptive words come before the thing being described
4
Which of these is not one of Grice's Maxims?
Maxim of Time
Maxim of Manner
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Quantity
5
Which of the following is NOT a kind of noun?
Abstract
Complex
Common
Proper
6
What is a false start?
Speaker realises initial utterance is wrong and begins again
Speaker doesn't realise an initial utterance is wrong
Speaker realises initial utterance is wrong and continues
Speaker picks up on an incorrect utterance in conversation
7
A definite article is ...
The
A or An
8
An adjective's purpose is to ...
Take the place of a noun in a sentence
Modify nouns exclusively
Modify words excluding nouns
Represent an action or process
9
Pre-modification is ...
When descriptive words come after the thing being described
When descriptive words come before the thing being described
10
A declarative sentence mood ...
Conveys a strong sense of emotion
Asks a question
Gives a command
Makes a statement
11
What are phonological features within a text?
Any devices relating to formality, e.g. slang usage
Any devices relating to description, e.g. modification
Any devices relating to sound, e.g. alliteration, repetition
12
Archaism is ...
A word that describes other words
A word that replaces a noun in a sentence
A word that falls out of common usage over time
A slang word
13
The etymology of a word is ...
The creation of grammatical rules
The origin of a word including its history
The creation of punctuation
The method of standardising spelling
14
An imperative sentence mood ...
Makes a statement
Gives a command
Conveys a strong sense of emotion
Asks a question
15
What is discourse?
The study of punctuation
The study of spoken language
The study of grammar
The study of written language
16
What is the meaning of lexis?
Another word for sentence
Another word for word
Another word for proofreading
Another word for punctuation
17
Sociolect is ...
A direct reference to another speaker in conversation
The manner of pronunciation known to a particular location
The language particular to a certain social group
The speech patterns of an individual
18
Which of these is not necessarily a filler?
What?
Sort of
You know
Umm
19
How could you describe the register of a text?
The recurring ideas and images in a text
The level of formality of the text
The opinions expressed in the text
The structure and shape of a text
20
In conversation, what is back-channelling?
Taking turns in a conversation
An utterance moving a conversation to a new topic
The level of politeness in a conversation
Encouraging speakers through noises and particular comments
21
Complete the sequence: Base Adjective - Comparative ...
Syntax
Auxiliary
Superlative
Hyperbole
22
Choose the example of a possessive pronoun.
My
Their
His
Her
23
What is a verb?
A word that modifies another word
A word representing an action / process
A word that relates one thing to another
A word representing a person, place or thing
24
An acronym is ...
A word that is considered foul language (swearing)
A word created by the initials of other words, e.g. ASAP
A word made up by children
A word that is considered slang or informal
25
What is semantics?
The structuring of sentences
The analysis of grammar
The meaning of words
The creation of written pieces
26
What sort of language would be considered impolite?
Stereotype
Pastiche
Taboo
Rhetoric
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A tag question is ...
A question at the end of a statement
A question that begins a conversation
A question that includes the word "tag"
A question in the middle of a phrase

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