English Grammar for the Utterly Confused - Laurie Rozakis 2003
Answer key
Chapter 14 Words and Expressions to Avoid
Part 5 Struttin Your Stuff with Style
True-False Questions
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F 11. T 12. F 13. T 14. T 15. F
Completion Questions
Answers will vary; below are suggested responses.
1. We need more assistance.
2. Mrs. Yu looks remarkably good.
3. These stockings are available in black, suntan, and beige color.
4. I see that Marci forgot to bring her lunch. She’s acting a little distracted today.
5. Hilary Clinton and George W. Bush (or Ms. Clinton and Mr. Bush) met to discuss strategy.
6. Pat became very angry when her son stayed out past his curfew.
7. The club no longer has restrictions on membership.
8. Parents can leave their children at the daycare center.
9. Win a fabulous vacation, including a day at the spa and 18 holes of golf.
10. We welcomed all guests and their children.
11. I completely forgot where I put the package; I must be getting forgetful.
12. Studying the techniques by which actors achieved success can help other actors succeed.
13. All doctors should send one of their nurses to the seminar.
14. If you use a technical word that a person won’t understand, explain it to the person.
15. Each department head should report their department’s progress by May 1.
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. d 8. c 9. d 10. a
Further Exercises
1. This essay, aimed at an educated readership, has an elevated style and intends to instruct. The style is characterized by long sentences, difficult words, and fresh language.
2. This essay, aimed at an educated readership, also has an elevated style and intends to instruct. The style is characterized by long sentences, difficult words, and fresh language.
3. This passage, aimed at an everyday audience (such as magazine readers), has a less- elevated style. It is characterized by short sentences, description, and a light tone.
4. This passage, part of a school paper, is aimed at a professor. It is marked by technical terms and great specific details.