WorksheetsWords that persuade
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
There is an EXCESSIVE number of pop-ups ads on that website. It's annoying.
not enough
much more than necessary
several
Advertisers quickliy made the TRANSITION from TV, newspapers and magazines to the Internet.
a payment for services
a change from one situation to another
reductions
The word sapm has a negative CONNOTATION, while advertisement is more neutral.
dictionary definition of a word
feeling about a word
deceptive
The CORPORATE world relies on advertising to sell products.
enternainment
bussiness
context
The salesman was being DECEPTIVE when he said the car is in "excellent condition"
truthful
dishonest
deceptive
The ad describes the appartament as COZY, which means his large piano won't fit.
sunny and cheerful
vintage and compact
small and comfortable
Because of budget REDUCTIONS the company had to close several offices.
increases
decreases
entertainment
LOW-MAINTENANCE clients are the best - they don't complain or need a lot of attention.
requiring a lot of help
need little to say satisfied
deceptive
Advertissements use euphemisms to sell things that are embarrassing to talk about.
pictures
entertainment
polite words
Be careful when shopping for vintage furniture - sometimes the furniture is new and just made to look old.
made of wood and inexpensive
made a long time ago and high quality
soft, lelaxing and cool
To force somebody to LEAVE a job
hire
fire
move
Doublespeak is language that
hides the truth
is honest and clear
confuses the speaker
Bussiness try to __________words with negative connotation
use
create
avoid
Intended to make someone believe something that is not true.
cozy
deceptive
euphemism
The repairs are necessary to keep something in good condition.
maintenance
appartment
backyard
