Final test for 403 and 404 April, 13
Quiz by Anna Shapovalova
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- Q1
Which linguistic aspect of Language for Science encompasses a vast array of specialized terms and technical terminology specific to each scientific field?
morphological peculiarities
grammatical peculiarities
lexical peculiarities
etymological peculiarities
120s - Q2
What linguistic feature of Language for Science involves coining new terms to describe emerging concepts and discoveries?
compound words
morphological peculiarities
neologisms
precision and specificity
120s - Q3
In scientific discourse, nominalization (when verbs or adjectives become nouns to describe concepts or processes) is an example of:
Lexical Peculiarities
Grammatical Peculiarities
Etymological Peculiarities
Morphological Peculiarities
120s - Q4
Which historical languages have had a significant influence on scientific terminology, leading to the borrowing of words in Language for Science?
Sanskrit and Hebrew
Chinese and Arabic
French and German
Latin and Greek
120s - Q5
What is the purpose of using the passive voice in scientific writing?
To create ambiguity
To express personal beliefs and biases
To emphasize the object or process being studied
To maintain an informal tone
120s - Q6
Which specific format is often followed by scientific research papers for structuring content?
FOCUS (Findings, Objectives, Conclusion, Underlying theory, Summary)
PQRST (Purpose, Question, Research, Summary, Test)
IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion)
IDEAL (Introduction, Discussion, Explanation, Analysis, Limitations)
120s - Q7
What is the function of clear headings and subheadings in scientific writing?
To help readers navigate complex information
To promote subjective opinions
To provide a formal tone
To emphasize the researcher's perspective
120s - Q8
Which aspect of political discourse involves the use of specialized political terms and phrases such as democracy, governance, legislation, and ideology?
Persuasive Language
Political Terminology
Political Slang and Jargon
Rhetorical Devices
120s - Q9
What purpose do rhetorical devices serve in political discourse?
To convey hypothetical situations
To downplay responsibility
To emphasize key messages and influence audiences
To frame policy debates
120s - Q10
Political slang and jargon in political discourse are used to:
Convey political ideologies and critiсize opponents
Create memorable slogans
Appeal to certain voter demographics
Shape public opinion
120s - Q11
How does political discourse often employ persuasive language techniques?
By using rhetorical questions, conditional statements, and emotive language
By employing loaded language with strong emotional connotations
By focusing on policy debates and legislative processes
By emphasizing economic implications, security concerns, or social justice
120s - Q12
What is the frequent use of passive voice intended for in political discourse?
To create an objective tone and downplay responsibility
To evoke specific emotional responses and shape public opinion
To emphasize the actor and assign blame
To negotiate policy decisions through conditional clauses
120s - Q13
What distinguishes poetry from other forms of literature?
Its emphasis on complete, grammatically accurate sentences
Its focus on conveying meaning through imagery and metaphors
Its use of figurative language
Its rhythmic qualities, phonesthetics, sound symbolism, and meter
120s - Q14
Which subgenre of poetry typically features superhuman feats, extraordinary adventures, and highly stylized language?
Lyric
Epic
Dramatic
Narrative
120s - Q15
What is the primary purpose of fiction writing?
To provide complete, grammatically accurate sentences
To entertain, inspire, inform, and persuade the audience
To emphasize realistic characters and settings
To convey meaning through imagery and metaphors
120s