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1.1 - Diction & Syntax

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What does DICTION mean?

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Which of these is a SIMPLE sentence?

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Identify the sentence function: 'Close the door, please.'

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Which word is the antonym of 'generous'?

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In which voice is this sentence? 'Mangoes were sold at the Coronation Market.'

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Which sentence shows correct concord?

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Identify the sentence type: 'When the bell rang, the students stood, and the teacher began.'

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Which pair are HOMONYMS?

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Which sentence uses INFORMAL diction?

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Why might a journalist write 'A peaceful protest was held outside Parliament' in the passive voice?

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Which is the best synonym for 'angry' that suggests INTENSE anger?

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A Trinidad newspaper headline reads: 'Errors were discovered in the audit.' What is the most likely RHETORICAL reason for the passive voice?

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Which sentence contains a concord ERROR?

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Although the storm was fierce, the ferry to Carriacou departed on time.'

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Which option BEST shows how diction reveals a writer's attitude?

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Which sentence has the strongest VARIETY of structure for a CSEC composition?

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A St Vincent farmer writes: 'Neither the manager nor his workers was paid this week.' What is the correction?

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What does DICTION mean?

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