Emphasis Markers Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. Canada and Mexico are different in that Canada is much colder ..... , more people travel to Mexico for vacation that to Canada.
2. Which of the following is an emphasis marker used to highlight a contrast?
3. The nurses should get their own set of Personal Protective Equipment.
4. What emphasis marker was used in this statement?"In2015alone, anestimated350, 000migrantshavecrossedthebordersof theEuropeanUnion."
5. I made a lot of money last year ..... working four different jobs
6. The dog was abandoned in a Filthy street
7. What emphasis marker was used in this statement? "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things."
8. Which of the following is an example of an emphasis marker?
9. Words of the same essential meaning.
10. What emphasis marker was used in this statement?"Morekidsthaneverarebecomingeducated, especiallygirls.Inthe1980s, onlyhalfofgirlsindevelopingcountriescompletedelementaryschool;now, 80percentdo."
11. To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; to be credible we must be truthful." -Edward R. Murrow
12. What type of context clue is used here:'The word 'antidote' can be defined as a substance that counteracts the effects of a poison.'?
13. To supplement ideas to make an argument more convincing
14. What emphasis marker was used in this statement?"You will never be satisfied in life if you don't enjoy this moment."
15. These are signposts to direct the flow of discussion.
16. This mode of persuasion appeals to the audience's sense of emotion. It refers to how much the emotion of the audience has been moved by what was read or heard. The writer or speaker uses emotional appeal.
17. The function of the transitional device "most of all" is .....
18. What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?
19. The shops are closed. It ..... be very late.
20. It is when we are making something much better or much worse than it really is or being over the top to get a point.
21. The security camera had stopped working; ..... , there were no people in the closed store when it was robbed.
22. It uses "we, you, us" to create a connection between the writer and the reader.
23. I ..... go to the pub tonight. I have to study.
24. Mind your ..... business. What is the most appropriate emphasizing adjective to be used in the sentence?
25. I think there has been a slight misunderstanding. What is the emphasis adjective in the sentence?
26. To express an opposition
27. Some people say that pugs are the best breed of dog ..... , though, Corgis are the best.
28. Check the transitional word that does not belong to the group.
29. It is the use of commands or instructions to encourage the audience or readers to do something quickly.
30. I was walking along when suddenly this enormous dog walked along. It was as big as an elephant.
31. We use the word FIRST in the beginning of a directions.
32. Owning a hybrid car can be a good choice ..... having this type of car is good gas mileage.
33. And ..... , what a notion that medicine ever cured anyone!
34. Although the black clouds looked threatening, no rain was predicted.
35. ..... , the final sale price exceeded the expectations of most people in the City.
36. He was ..... the most intelligent man she'd ever seen.
37. I stayed up late last night .....
38. What type of context clue is used here:'The author provided a synonym for the word 'happy' by using the term 'joyful'.'?
39. Which of the following is an emphasis marker used to emphasize a point?
40. It is a force or intensity of expression that gives impressiveness or importance to something
41. To indicate a conclusion
42. I ..... let you know when I have more information about the matter.
43. Choose the best adverb of emphasis to complete the following sentence:My classmate Josh is an ..... friendly guy.
44. We should clean our hands before touching our eyes, nose, or mouth to avoid germs from entering our body.
45. What is the correct format for citing a website in APA style?
46. Emphasis marker that uses language to exaggerate an issue.
47. It was absolutely necessary to keep a one-meter distance apart.
48. I love Ohio in the fall ..... , I hate it in the winter.
49. Which statement best describes the use of emotive language?
50. Don't drink and drive, or you ..... have an accident.
51. This mode of persuasion appeals to the audience's sense of logic or reasoning. It refers to the audience's evaluation of the validity of the writer's or speaker's reasoning. The writer or speaker uses facts and figures to support his or her argument.
52. Cartoon characters such asMickey Mouse and Elmo are still popular.
53. The signal words:first, next, & last.
54. How does emotive language differ from neutral language?
55. Join me in the fight to save the planet!
56. The signal words:also, both, on the other hand.
57. It substitutes nouns.
58. To present an idea that is more important than the previous one
59. A complete review of the amendments will be submitted tomorrow.
60. "Cagayan Needs Help!" Is an example of: