What is the purpose of emphasis in English grammar?

Quiz on Grammatical Emphasis in English

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To confuse the reader
To highlight or stress important elements
To eliminate redundancy
To make sentences longer
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a cleft sentence?
Never have I seen such chaos.
He is so talented.
It was John who broke the window.
I do like chocolate.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What grammatical structure uses auxiliary 'do' for emphasis?
Cleft Sentences
Intensifiers
Inversion
Do-support
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an emphatic adverb?
Only
Very
Absolutely
Extremely
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of intensifiers in a sentence?
To change the subject
To strengthen the meaning of adjectives or verbs
To create questions
To provide examples
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses inversion for emphasis?
What I need is a break.
He just can't believe it.
Under no circumstances should you open the door.
I myself saw him.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does fronting involve in a sentence?
Changing the verb tense
Adding a tag question
Moving an element to the front of the sentence
Using reflexive pronouns
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