Eng 4, Part Final Exam Review

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What is a grammar error in the sentence: 'The mayor promised that she would listen to all the people, consult her advisers, and making a fair decision.'?

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The error is 'making a fair decision'. It should be 'make a fair decision' to maintain parallel structure.

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Correct the phrase: 'Both Derek and me are going to the dance.'

Back

The correct phrase is 'Both Derek and I are going to the dance.'

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What does 'pungent' mean in the context of aroma?

Back

'Pungent' refers to a strong, sharp smell, often associated with spices.

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In Romantic poetry, which poem depicts nature as an enemy?

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Byron’s 'Darkness' depicts nature as an enemy.

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What is the meaning of 'sustenance'?

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'Sustenance' refers to the means of sustaining life, especially food.

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Define parallel structure in writing.

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex sentences.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'She enjoys to read books.'

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The error is in the infinitive form; it should be 'She enjoys reading books.'

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.