Grammar Test 8- Section 28-34 Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is the difference between ‘emigrate’ and ‘immigrate’?
‘Emigrate’ means to leave one’s country to live in another, while ‘immigrate’ means to come into a country to live.
What does ‘dull stall be overuse’ refer to?
It refers to trite expressions that have become unoriginal due to overuse.
What does ‘method to madness’ imply?
It implies that there is a reason or logic behind seemingly irrational actions.
What does ‘great minds think alike’ mean?
It means that intelligent people often have similar thoughts or ideas.
What does ‘skeletons in the closet’ refer to?
It refers to secrets or hidden issues that someone is concealing.
What is the phrase for giving advice?
‘Word for the wire’ means advice.
What should you avoid when starting sentences?
Avoid starting sentences with ‘it’, ‘there’, or ‘this’ to reduce wordiness.
What is the importance of condensing sentences?
Practice condensing wordy sentences for clarity and conciseness.
What are standard words used incorrectly called?
They are called improprieties.
What is the difference between ‘hoard’ and ‘hored’?
‘Hoard’ means to stuff or accumulate, while ‘hored’ refers to a group.
What is the difference between ‘illusion’ and ‘allusion’?
‘Illusion’ is a trick of the senses, while ‘allusion’ is a reference to something.
What does ‘role’ mean?
‘Role’ refers to a position or function in a particular context.
What is the denotation of a word?
The denotation is its dictionary definition.
What is connotation?
Connotation refers to the feelings and images associated with a word.
What should you use instead of adjectives like ‘bad’?
Use vivid verbs for more impactful language.
What does ‘adu greatly overused’ refer to?
‘Very’ and ‘really’ are examples of overused adjectives.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ for comparison, while a metaphor does not.
What is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
What does personification mean?
It means giving human characteristics to inanimate objects.
What are idioms?
Expressions that do not mean literally what they say, often specific to certain regions.
What does ‘comply with’ mean?
To act in accordance with a rule or request.
What does ‘listen to’ imply?
To pay attention to someone speaking.
What does ‘charge with’ mean?
To formally accuse someone of a wrongdoing.
What does ‘unequal to’ indicate?
It indicates a lack of equivalence or balance.
