Advanced English Grammar and Writing Techniques Quiz

The term COLLOQUIAL is used to denote words appropriate only in informal speech, as opposed to formal or technical language.

Consistency in writing refers to maintaining a uniform pattern throughout the piece, which helps in avoiding confusion or disruptions in flow for the reader.

The correct answer defines convention as the customary way of doing things or what is expected.

The term FORMAL refers to the style of English that is suitable for serious discussions and formal writing, characterized by a professional tone and structure.

Grammar specifically refers to the study of the forms of words and how they are arranged in a language, not other subjects like mathematics, geology, or history.

Informal English refers to the type of standard English used in casual conversations and personal letters, as opposed to formal or academic contexts. It is more relaxed and natural, often incorporating colloquialisms and familiar language.

Redundancy refers to the unnecessary repetition or duplication of information, which can lead to inefficiency and confusion in communication.

Slang refers to extremely informal language that is often used in a disrespectful manner, deviating from more formal speech patterns.

The term 'STANDARD' in this context refers to the language commonly used in various institutions such as school, church, business, and government.

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. It helps avoid repetition and keeps the sentence from sounding redundant. Examples of pronouns include: he, she, it, we, they, etc.

An adjective is a word that describes or limits a noun or pronoun by telling which one, what kind, or how many. It adds information about the noun/pronoun, such as its size, color, condition, and more.

A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In the given correct answer, 'run' represents an action while 'is' represents a state of being. The incorrect answers provided do not fit the definition of a verb.

An adverb is a word that provides more information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb by answering questions like how, when, where, why, or how often. It does not modify nouns, function as punctuation, or represent objects like nouns do.

A conjunction is a part of speech used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences together. The correct answer, 'and', is a common example of a conjunction used to join two words or phrases.

An interjection is a word or phrase used to convey strong emotions or feelings in a sentence and is set off by commas or exclamation points.

Ambiguity refers to something having multiple meanings which can cause confusion for the recipient of the message.

The correct definition of 'economy' in this context refers to the efficient and concise use of words to convey a message, rather than the economic or financial definition of the term.

NON-STANDARD refers to language that doesn't adhere to formal standards and is considered unsuitable for certain contexts like school or business. It often involves informal expressions used by those with limited education.

A preposition is a word that typically comes before a noun or pronoun and indicates the relationship between that noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, such as location, time, or direction.