A-level English Language: Introduction to Key Terminology Week 2

What is a marked theme (fronting)?

• Putting a word or phrase in brackets in a sentence or utterance in order to draw attention to it
• Putting a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence or utterance in order to draw attention to it
• Putting a word or phrase in the middle of a sentence or utterance in order to draw attention to it
• Putting a word or phrase at the end of a sentence or utterance in order to draw attention to it

What is orthography?

• The conventional spelling system of a language
• Any non-standard use of language use such as dialect, young children or non-native English speakers
• A range of spelling and lettering to reflect volume/accent/sound substitution
• Two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling

What is a post-modified noun phrase?

• A noun phrase that modifies a verb
• A noun phrase that comes before the main noun
• A noun phrase that comes after the main noun
• A noun phrase that modifies an adjective

What is a pre-modified noun phrase?

• A noun phrase that modifies a verb
• A noun phrase that modifies an adjective
• A noun phrase that comes after the main noun
• A noun phrase that comes before the main noun

What is a clause?

• A sentence that consists of a main clause and a subordinate clause
• A sentence that consists of two or more clauses
• A complete unit of meaning containing the noun and the verb
• A group of words that modifies a noun

What is an imperative sentence?

• A sentence that expresses surprise
• A sentence that gives a command
• A sentence that asks a question
• A sentence that states something

What is a parenthesis?

• A list of words or phrases which does not contain a coordinating conjunction
• A list of words or phrases which are joined by a coordinating conjunction
• Any non-standard use of language use such as dialect, young children or non-native English speakers
• A phrase or clause with brackets providing additional non-essential information, separated from the main clause

What is phonology?

• A system of symbols used to show how words are pronounced
• Two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling
• The conventional spelling system of a language
• The study of the patterns of sounds in a language and across languages

What is an interrogative sentence?

• A sentence that gives a command
• A sentence that states something
• A sentence that asks a question
• A sentence that expresses surprise

What are homophones?

• The conventional spelling system of a language
• A system of symbols used to show how words are pronounced
• The study of the patterns of sounds in a language and across languages
• Two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling