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Words that persuade

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There is an EXCESSIVE number of pop-ups ads on that website. It's annoying.

a)

not enough

b)

much more than necessary

c)

several

2.

Advertisers quickliy made the TRANSITION from TV, newspapers and magazines to the Internet.

a)

a payment for services

b)

a change from one situation to another

c)

reductions

3.

The word sapm has a negative CONNOTATION, while advertisement is more neutral.

a)

dictionary definition of a word

b)

feeling about a word

c)

deceptive

4.

The CORPORATE world relies on advertising to sell products.

a)

enternainment

b)

bussiness

c)

context

5.

The salesman was being DECEPTIVE when he said the car is in "excellent condition"

a)

truthful

b)

dishonest

c)

deceptive

6.

The ad describes the appartament as COZY, which means his large piano won't fit.

a)

sunny and cheerful

b)

vintage and compact

c)

small and comfortable

7.

Because of budget REDUCTIONS the company had to close several offices.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

entertainment

8.

LOW-MAINTENANCE clients are the best - they don't complain or need a lot of attention.

a)

requiring a lot of help

b)

need little to say satisfied

c)

deceptive

9.

Advertissements use euphemisms to sell things that are embarrassing to talk about.

a)

pictures

b)

entertainment

c)

polite words

10.

Be careful when shopping for vintage furniture - sometimes the furniture is new and just made to look old.

a)

made of wood and inexpensive

b)

made a long time ago and high quality

c)

soft, lelaxing and cool

11.

To force somebody to LEAVE a job

a)

hire

b)

fire

c)

move

12.

Doublespeak is language that

a)

hides the truth

b)

is honest and clear

c)

confuses the speaker

13.

Bussiness try to __________words with negative connotation

a)

use

b)

create

c)

avoid

14.

Intended to make someone believe something that is not true.

a)

cozy

b)

deceptive

c)

euphemism

15.

The repairs are necessary to keep something in good condition.

a)

maintenance

b)

appartment

c)

backyard