emphatic stress

Which sentence has different place of emphasis?

• A) I will write you a letter as soon as I arrive.

• B) He is going to Mexico during the winter break.

• C) Sally has finished her homework.

• D) They certainly did see us at the exposition.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which of the following sentences related to emphatic structures are correct?

I. We can add emphasis to a sentence orally whereever you want to stress.

II. In sentences where there is no auxiliary or “be” verb, we can add “do.”

III. Without auxiliary verb or “be” verb, we cannot stress the sentences.

IV. We can add extra emphasis with an emphatic adverb.

• A) I, II, III

• B) I, II

• C) I, II, IV

• D) II, III, IV

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

I. Noncountable nouns

II. Singular countable nouns

III. Plural countable nouns

We use “no” with ________.

Which one or ones complete the blank?

• A) only I

• B) I and II

• C) I and III

• D) I, II and III

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

We can combine “no” with other words to make compounds. Which of the following does not contain a compound noun?

• A) They played very well but scored no goals

• B) She felt disappointed because nobody remembered her birthday.

• C) I understand nothing about the press conference.

• D) If he is too busy, he can go nowhere for vacation.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which statement is appropriate for Standard English?

• A) She does not want to meet no one.

• B) He did not get no message about his application.

• C) I did not notice any changes in the office.

• D) You cannot choose no three items of clothing.

Bill: Did you take my flashlight? I can’t find it anywhere.

George: Well, I haven't got it. I always return the stuff I borrow.

Bill: No, you don't.

George: That's not true! _________________. It's probably on your desk. I bet you didn’t look for it there.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate emphatic sentence.

• A) I cannot return the things I borrow!

• B) Sorry, I forget it.

• C) Your brother does take it.

• D) I do return the things I borrow!

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

We indicate strong concession bordering on contrast.

According to this explanation, which one is correct?

• A) Even though I do not usually enjoy fiction, I did enjoy John King's latest novel.

• B) They certainly did see us at the exposition.

• C) Sam is going to America during the winter break.

• D) Greg really does know the answer the question.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

A: You didn't lock the back door.

B: You're wrong. I did lock it.

Which explanation is correct about the dialogue?

• A) adding emphasis to a whole sentence.

• B) adding emphasis to an imperative

• C) indicating strong concession bordering on contrast

• D) contradicting a negative statement

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which one is neutral form of the following sentence?

I heard nothing new at the meeting.

• A) I heard something new at the meeting.

• B) I didn’t hear something same at the meeting.

• C) I didn’t hear anything new at the meeting.

• D) I heard anything new at the meeting.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which one is correct form of emphatic sentence?

• A) I understand do that you need to be careful with your money.

• B) Andy spent no more time talking.

• C) Person no should be afraid of taking no risk.

• D) Jane not was supposed be there on time.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D