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1. Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the definition.

List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel

An alloy which is resistant to corrosion.

2. Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the definition.

List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel

A social event of two or more people speaking to each other.

3. Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the definition.

List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel

A writing instrument which contains a lead and can be erased by a

rubber.

4. Complete the definition:

The political system which aims at public ownership of the means of

production is called ....

5. Complete the definition:

A person who takes care of people's teeth is called ....

6. Complete the definition:

A figure which has four equal sides and four right angles is called

....

7. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.

The long 1..., shallow waters of the lake 2..., which stretches 155

miles 3... and up to 35 miles 4... east to west, sparkle green in the

tropical sun: someone called it - the Jade Sea, a very apt name.

Word group: north to south

8. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.

Now, here we have 1...come to the crux of the situation, for I

maintain that a man 2... who has never traveled in other countries and

3... to other societies cannot 4...be sophisticated.

Word group: been exposed

9. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.

Love means 1... caring deeply for another 2... that you would do

anything 3..., even give up your own life, 4...for that person.

Word group: to the point

10. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.

1... Processed sugars 2... can be classified according to the stage

3... in the process 4... they are produced.

Word group: at which

11. Put the words in the correct order:

Who bores you what know tell are you already people.

12. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

spatial, opposite, between, behind, across

13. Odd Man Out - Find the different word: Edinburgh, Paris, New York,

Warsaw

14. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

firstly, to begin with, subsequently, initially

15. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

likewise, similarly, correspondingly, conversely, analogously

16. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

between, at the same time, beside, above, in front of

17. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

basically, therefore, as a result, consequently, accordingly

18. Define the term: principle of classification -

19. Define the term: comparison -

20. Define the term: contrast –

21. Choose a correct word which corresponds to the definition. List of

words:

clamp, clang, bacon, badger, chair.

A loud ringing sound.

22. Choose a correct word which corresponds to the definition. List of

words:

duck, law, medicine, outsider, rice.

A common water-bird, both wild and domestic; female of this.

23. Complete the definition:

An appliance for holding things together tightly by means of a screw

is called ...

24. Complete the definition: A loud ringing sound is called ...

25. Complete the definition:

Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig is called ...

26. Complete the definition:

A small, grey animal living in holes in the earth and going about at

night is called ...

27. Complete the definition:

A separate movable seat for one person, usually with a back and in

some cases with arms is called ...

28. Complete the definition:

A common water-bird, both wild and domestic; female of this is called

...

29. Complete the definition:

A rule made by authority for the proper regulation of a community or

society or for correct conduct in life is called ...

30. Complete the definition:

A person who is not, or who is not considered to be, a member of a

group, society, etc. is called ...

31. Complete the definition:

The art and science of the prevention and cure of disease is called

...

32. Identify the time indicator: John Smith, who has starred in more than

20 films, got his first role after the death of his wife.

33. Identify the time indicator: When she was twelve she revealed her

extraordinary abilities for the first time.

34. Identify the time indicator: Once he came to power, it became obvious

that the new pharaoh was a militarist.

35. Identify the time indicator: It is a good thing to have some rest

after lunch, it is a pity, the boss does not think so.

36. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: It costs a lot of money to buy a new car. Similarly, it is

quite expensive to fix a used one.

37. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: I prefer dark suits, unlike my brother who likes to wear

white.

38. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: The Japanese like to travel abroad. The Germans, likewise,

can be considered one of the most traveling nations.

39. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: Japanese cars were economical. In contrast, American

companies produced cars which consumed too much gas.

40. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: The wallpaper in my house is the same color as that in my

parents' apartment.

41. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: When they speak to each other the Japanese do not look in

each others eyes.Conversely, the Americans consider it impolite, if

you look somewhere else.

42. Find a sequencer which refers to the middle steps of the process: to

begin with, finally, lastly, before this, initially

43. Find a sequencer which refers to the beginning of the process: at the

same time, finally, subsequently, firstly, next

44. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Smoking

cigarettes may cause lung cancer.

45. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Driving too

fast often results in traffic accidents.

46. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: It became

dark so we decided to stop for the night.

47. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Due to

industrial action this shop will be closed tomorrow.

48. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: He studies

Chinese because he is very interested in oriental cultures.

49. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: She drank too

much alcohol when she was younger. As a result, she has liver problems

now.

50. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Father drinks

too much coffee, thus he has insomnia.

51. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: He has not

eaten for three days. Therefore he cannot think of anything except

food.

52. Translate into Russian: average temperature

53. Identify the time indicator: When she was a child she dreamed to go to

Italy.

54. Identify the time indicator: It was May when they met for the first

time.

55. Identify the time indicator: After she had learned the news, she left

the house.

56. Identify the time indicator: The lessons start at 9 o’clock.

57. Identify the time indicator: He left the town after he had finished

the school.

58. Identify the time indicator: The child goes to bed at 10 o’clock.

59. Identify the time indicator: When he rang her up, she was out.

60. Identify the time indicator: He speaks English fluently after his

visit to the USA.

61. Identify the time indicator: She was at home at 5 o’clock.

62. Identify the time indicator: They didn’t meet often after their

sister’s death.

63. Finish the statement:

Communication occurs, when a sender gives a recipient ________.

64. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Does the sender make the desired impression on the recipient?

65. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Is the message convincing?

66. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Does the sender give enough information?

67. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Is the style of the message aimed at the recipient?

68. Link the aspects with the types of communication, where they dominate:

relational advertising

referential quarrels

appealing personal letters, diaries

expressive informative texts

69. Finish the statement:

Information which is not expressed in the message is called

__________.

70. Finish the statement:

The communication techniques which are aimed at covering up the

sender's weaknesses are called ________ ________.

71. State the following uttering true or false:

The communication where the recipient interprets the message in the

same way as the sender is called effective.

72. State the following uttering true or false:

What are the three dimensions of the relational aspect of a message?

73. Find the opinion in the following sentences:

Well, I do not think Frank is a good candidate. He drinks too much,

chases women. He lacks responsibility, after all.

74. Find the opinion in the following sentences:

He is a Ph.D. in linguistics. I do not think he knows anything about

explosives.

75. Find the opinion in the following sentences:

Cheap cars are not reliable. My Ford Scorpio breaks down every 1000

miles. You should buy a Lexus, I tell you.

76. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

Tyson is going to beat Foreman this time. My father said so.

77. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

Buy this watch. It's cheap. Besides, it is a reliable brand, I hear.

78. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

Look, he offers only $1000. It will be stupid to sell your car to him.

79. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

We don't have enough money, John. Besides, we have not researched the

market yet. It would be a suicide to start our business now.

80. Try to carry out a for/so test in the following sentences where

possible:

Jane's done a great job this time. I guess it's high time she got a

promotion.

81. Try to carry out a for/so test in the following sentences where

possible:

will not buy this equipment: I just cannot afford it.

82. Finish the statement:

Among the signals of argumentation there are phrases that refer to a

large piece of text. Those are called ________ ________.

83. Finish the statement:

The phrases which refer to shorter pieces of text, or sentences are

________

84. Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:

As the crime rate in this part of the city is so high, the rent should

not be so expensive.

85. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences: I have to go home.

It’s late.

86. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I don’t have much money. I can’t buy this wonderful dress.

87. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I got up at 8 o’clock. I was late for the train.

88. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

He didn’t study much. He failed the exam.

89. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

He is very sociable. He has many friends.

90. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

His parents are very strict. He has to be at home at 9 o’clock.

91. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

He married her. She is very beautiful.

92. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I have heard about this writer. He is famous.

93. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I am very much interested in the subject. I will read the article.

94. Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:

Nothing can be done to improve the situation now. We can not deplete

the forces, which are necessary to defend our own country.

95. Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:

Jane will probably drop out of the course, because he hasn't done a

thing.

96. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

Drunk driving is dangerous. Your reaction is slowed down when you are

drunk. Besides, you can not adequately control the situation in this

condition.

97. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

Jim will certainly drop out of this language course. His attendance

rate is low. Furthermore, he has no language abilities.

98. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

She will not make a good teacher. She is intolerant to her students.

Apart from this - she's said she does not like teaching.

99. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

Computers can not substitute human teachers. Computers can only

operate within their programs. What is even more important, they can

never provide human communication, which is necessary in the learning

process.

100. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

I do not think she is Japanese. Her skin is too dark. Japanese don't

usually have such dark skin.

101. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

It could not have been Patrick. He does not know your phone number.

Also, he never calls anybody so late.

102. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

This textbook is not good for the course I teach. It is outdated.

Another reason is - that it is designed for more advanced level.

103. Define the type of argumentation (multiple, simple, subordinate) in

the following sentences where possible:

It is better to buy branded clothes than an obscure brand. You get

value for money, for branded clothes keep their shape much longer.

104. Assess the type of argumentation.

You should not drink so much coffee in the evening, you will have

insomnia.

105. Assess the type of argumentation.

Russian cars are not reliable. My father bought a new Lada, and it

broke down three times during the first week.

106. Assess the type of argumentation.

Smoking causes miscarriage. Dr. Matthew Jones told me that last week.

107. Assess the type of argumentation.

Frank has 25 years' driving experience. He is an excellent driver.

108. Assess the type of argumentation.

We should all cooperate with the police, this would facilitate their

job and lower the crime rate.

109. Assess the type of argumentation.

The weather forecast announced that it will be slippery tomorrow. I

think will go by subway, instead of driving.

110. Assess the type of argumentation.

I never let my wife drive when it is slippery. She will sure get into

an accident.

111. Assess the type of fallacy:

Don't ask George for legal advice. How can you listen to someone who

has broken more laws than one could know?

112. Assess the type of fallacy:

- This computer is not really cheap.

-I would not say it is expensive. Look at the other brands.

113. Assess the type of fallacy:

Listen, you all should work harder. You don't want those guys from

Poole and

Kent to beat you, do you?

114. Translate into English: правдоподобный

115. Translate into English: заблуждение, ложный вывод

116. Translate into English: основные понятия

117. Translate into Russian: This statement should be proven.

118. Translate into English: количество и качество

119. Translate into English: тип аргументации

120. Translate into English: тест на алкоголь

121. Translate into English: безработица

122. Translate into English: Он курит много, как и его отец.

123. Translate into English: защищать клиентов

124. Translate into English: общие знание

125. Translate into English: более того

126. Translate into English: сомневаться

127. Translate into Russian: subordinate argumentation

128. Translate into Russian: multiple argumentation

129. Translate into Russian: considering the fact

130. Translate into Russian: to outline facts

131. Translate into Russian: to justify the conclusion

132. Translate into Russian: masked argumentation

133. Complete the sentence:

A question stating a problem or a situation, the main question that

should be answered in the course of your report is called

_________________.

134. Complete the sentence:

The first stage of the research is called ________ ________.

135. Complete the sentence:

The main types of reports are _______, ________and ________.

136. Complete the sentence:

Gathering and interpretation of data, facts and figures are the most

important activities in purely ________ ________.

137. Complete the sentence:

The definition of the problem should be stated in _____________.

138. Complete the sentence:

The components of a definition of a problem are:

139. Complete the sentence:

A diagram that, by means of its branches, indicates the relationships

between pieces of information is ... .

140. Complete the sentence:

Paragraphing a text can be regarded as a part of... .

141. Answer the question:

How many principles of classification per joint should be used in a

tree diagram?

142. Answer the question:

What is the classification based on time principle especially useful

for?

143. Complete the sentence:

Every start of a new branch in a tree diagram is called ...

144. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: nevertheless -

145. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: that is why -

146. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: after this -

147. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: in brief -

148. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: for example -

149. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: provided -

150. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: so-

151. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking

words express: besides -

152. Give a plain English equivalent: persons-

153. Give a plain English equivalent: interim (noun)

154. Give a plain English equivalent: pursuant to

155. Complete the sentence: The definition of the problem is a question ...

156. Complete the sentence: The structure of a report becomes visible in

...

157. Complete the sentence: In a policy making report you try to tell ...

158. Complete the sentence: A paragraph is ...

159. Complete the sentence: The foreword is used to ...

160. Complete the sentence: The table of contents offers the reader a

possibility to ...

161. Complete the sentence: The table of contents reflects ...

162. Provide an official term with the following meaning: repay -

163. Provide an official term with the following meaning: need, have to,

require -

164. Provide an official term with the following meaning: cut -

165. Provide an official term with the following meaning: carry out, do

166. Provide an official term with the following meaning: right -

167. Provide an official term with the following meaning: evidence, proof,

support -

168. Provide an official term with the following meaning: set up, create,

form -

169. Provide an official term with the following meaning: send, give -

170. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

How has the American market for company software developed in the past

ten years and how big is the market share of the ten most important

manufacturers?

171. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

How attractive is car leasing for the self-employed?

172. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

What is the reason for the alarming increase of environmental

pollution?

173. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

What approach should governments adopt to decrease international

terrorism?

174. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

What has been the increase in the market share of foreign car dealers

in Japan for the last 2 years?

175. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

Why has the number of drug addicts in the USA increased by 18% since

1997?

176. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

How effective is the new law, which was ratified by the Russian

parliament more than 5 months ago in order to reduce corruption?

177. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it

is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a

descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.

What will be the share of Japanese products in the American market in

the next 3 years?

178. Translate into English: определение проблемы

179. Translate into English: наблюдение за соблюдением законов

180. Translate into English: таможня

181. Translate into English: наконец

182. Translate into English: прямой порядок слов

183. Translate into English: данное выражение

184. Translate into Russian: accordingly

185. Translate into Russian: subsequently

186. Translate into Russian: correspondingly

187. Translate into Russian: similarly

188. Translate into Russian: as a result

189. Translate into Russian: basically

190. Translate into Russian: therefore

191. Give both the American and British spellings of the following Russian

words: честь; вкус; литр; центр; телеграмма.

192. Define when the definite article the with the word «hospital» is used

and not used in American and British English.

193. Define when the definite article the with the word «kindergarten» is

used and not used in American and British English.

194. Define when the definite article the with the word «school» is used

and not used in American and British English.

195. Define when the definite article the with the word «college» is used

and not used in American and British English.

196. Define when the definite article the with the word «university» is

used and not used in American and British English.

197. List the personal pronouns when the modal verb «will» is used in

America.

198. The modal verb «shall» in England is used:

199. List the personal pronouns when the modal verb «will» is used in

England.

200. Describe the difference in verb conjugation for plural group nouns in

England and America.

201. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Обе футбольные команды играют в высшей лиге 10 лет.

202. Give the equivalent to one centimeter in inches.

203. Give the equivalent to one mile in feet.

204. Give the equivalent to one gallon in pints.

205. Give the equivalent to one pint in cups.

206. Give the equivalent to one quart in gallons.

207. Give the equivalent to one pint in quarts.

208. Show the formula to translate Fahrenheit into Celsius.

209. Give the equivalent in American pounds to one British tonne.

210. Give the equivalent of one British stone in American pounds.

211. Translate the sentence into American English:

Мы провели в Италии 2 недели.

212. Translate the sentence into American English:

Она сказала, что познакомилась с ним в прошлом году.

213. Translate the sentence into American English:

Воспользуйтесь лифтом.

214. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Я думал, ты наконец-то избавился от того ужасного свитера.

215. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Работа займет у нас полтора месяца.

216. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Она сообщила, что собрание состоится завтра в 5 часов.

217. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Они живут на третьем этаже.

218. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Скажите мне, сколько студентов в этой группе?

219. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Они сказали мне, что встреча намечена на следующую среду.

220. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:

Правительство обсуждает проблему безработицы.

221. List the British monetary coin units in order from least to most in

monetary worth.

222. List the American monetary coin units in order from least to most in

monetary worth.

223. List the American monetary coin units in order of size from smallest

to largest in diameter.

224. Give the American equivalent to the British «quid.»

225. Give the British equivalent to the American «buck.»

226. Give the history of the slang phrase «buck» in America.

227. List the bank note (paper money) denominations used in the United

States.

228. Explain how men’s pants, slacks, and jeans are measured in the United

States.

229. Explain how men’s dress shirts and other shirts are measured in the

United States.

230. Explain how men’s shoes and socks are measured in the United States.

231. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Я дам ему в глаз!

232. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Оплата принимается вперед.

233. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Твоя новая шляпа просто классная!

234. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Мама пошла в аптеку за лекарством, которое тебе просто необходимо.

235. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Мы сидели за стойкой бара и болтали.

236. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Если не поторопишься, мы опоздаем на автобус.

237. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Она показала нам, что мы для нее ничего не значим.

238. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Вчера папа привез нам на дачу новую электроплиту.

239. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Сестра пошла на рынок, чтобы купить кабачок.

240. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Такого не может быть, что в течение 3 часов я звонил на работу, было

занято.

241. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Если картошки не достаточно, то возьми в кладовой.

242. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Наташа, помоги брату накрыть на стол.

243. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Мое свадебное платье лежит в коробке на чердаке.

244. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Все товары уже загрузили в грузовик.

245. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Я считаю, что Женя, родившаяся в рубашке, не может избежать

неприятностей.

246. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Малыш плачет. Мне кажется, что надо поменять ему подгузники.

247. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Я умираю от голода! Давай зайдем в закусочную.

248. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Перед тем, как подать на стол консервированные персики, удали из них

косточки.

249. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Мне очень нравится сельдь, приготовленная с майонезом.

250. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:

Чтобы быстро перекусить, можно растворить кубик бульона.

251. List the questions that should be answered in the first two paragraphs

in media English or newspaper articles.

252. Define sub-dialect.

253. Define sub-subdialect.

254. Explain why dialects occur.

255. Explain the influence(s) that Quebec has(have) on North American

English.

256. List Canada’s dialects.

257. Describe the subdialect of the Appalachians in the United States.

258. Describe the subdialect of the Southern United States.

259. Describe the subdialect of Texas.

260. Describe the subdialect of the Rocky Mountain/West Coast area of the

United States.

261. Describe the subdialect of Hawaii.

262. Give a synonym for the word «district» which is only used in New York

City.

263. Describe the sub-subdialects of New York City.

264. Describe the sub-subdialect of Chicago.

265. Describe the sub-subdialect of Boston.

266. Describe the sub-subdialect of Washington, D.C.

267. Name the chief distinguishing feature which divides England into a

North and South dialect.

268. Name the area(s) in England where you may hear the following word

order: ...give me it.

269. Name the area(s) in England where you may hear the following word

order: ...give it me.

270. Name the area(s) in England where you may hear the following word

order: ...give it to me.

271. Name the area(s) in England where you may hear the following word

order: ...give me.

272. Define «Scots language.»

273. Define the Scottish vowel-length rule.

274. Define the velar fricative which is used in Scotland.

275. Define the glottal stop which is used in Scotland.

276. In the Scottish dialect, give the plural for the following singular

nouns: leaf, eye, knife, shoes.

277. Show the three forms (present, past, perfect tenses) of the following

verbs in the Scottish dialect: to go, to hang, to laugh.

278. Describe auxiliary verb usage in the Scottish dialect.

279. List the languages that influence the Scottish dialect.

280. Translate the following sentence from the Shetland dialect into modern

English: Da twa languages melled tagidder to mak da tongue we caa

Shetlandic; diswis English-osed by da Kirk, da laacoorts an id skols.

281. Describe the history of the Welsh dialect of the English language.

282. Name the letter-sound that does not exist in the Welsh dialect of

English.

283. Explain tag question usage in the Welsh dialect of English.

284. Describe the history of the Irish dialect of the English language.

285. Show how the th fricative is pronounced in the Irish dialect of the

English language.

286. Describe the rule in pronunciation (transcription) for the consonant

clusters «st, sn, sl» in the Irish dialect of the English dialect.

Give at least two examples of each (6 words) consonant cluster and

show their Irish pronunciation.

287. Describe the use of the word after in the Irish dialect of the English

language.

288. Describe the use of the auxiliary verb ‘to be’ in the Irish dialect of

the English language.

289. Describe the use of the prepositions ‘on’, ‘of’ and ‘from’ in the

Irish dialect of the English language.

290. Show the equivalent of the subordinate clause markers ‘when’, ‘while’,

and ‘if’ in the Irish dialect of the English language.

291. Give the suffix used in the Irish dialect of the English language used

to express the diminutive, or smallness.

292. List the areas of the world where Hiberno-English is used or

influences the English language.

293. Describe the use of the word whenever used in Ulster (Ireland), New

Zealand and Australia.

294. Describe the history of Caribbean English.

295. Translate the following sentence from English into Caribbean English:

The fish was caught yesterday.

296. Translate the following sentence from English into Caribbean English:

Are you drinking coffee?

297. Describe the ‘Creole Hypothesis’ in the Caribbean.

298. Define Creole.

299. Define Pidgin.

300. According to Caribbean Creole, explain verb conjugation in the present

tense.

301. According to Caribbean Creole, explain adverb usage.

302. According to Caribbean Creole, explain how possession is expressed.

303. Describe the usage of the singular third person pronouns (he/she) in

West African Pidgins.

304. According to Caribbean Creole, explain how continuous actions (present

continuous, past continuous verb constructions) are expressed.

305. According to Caribbean Creole, explain how completed actions (past

indefinite verb constructions) are expressed.

306. According to Caribbean Creole, explain how verb negation is expressed.

307. Describe Australian English.

308. Describe the influence(s) of Aborigines on the Australian dialect of

the English language.

309. List the four influences on the New Zealand dialect of the English

language.

310. Define Maori.

311. Besides the Australian dialect, name one more additional English

dialect that presently affects the New Zealand dialect.

312. Explain how the Maori language affects the New Zealand dialect.

313. Name the influences on the English language in South Africa.

314. Define Anglikaans.

315. Explain the use of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ in the South African dialect of the

English language.

316. Describe the history of South African Indian English.

317. Name two English dialects where reduplication of one word is used to

show emphasis or plural.

318. Name the English dialect where the verb is often found in the end

position (at the end of the sentence).

319. Explain how North Americans pronounce the closed vowel a-sound.

320. Compare the -lk- combination in regard to pronunciation between the

North Americans and British.

321. Compare the -tu- combination in regard to pronunciation between the

North Americans and British.

322. Compare the -du- combination in regard to pronunciation between the

North Americans and British.

323. Compare the sch- combination in regard to pronunciation between the

North Americans and British.

324. List the areas in North America where French influences the North

American dialect.

325. List the areas in North America where Spanish influences the North

American dialect.

326. List the areas in North America where Japanese influences the North

American dialect.

327. List the Areas in North America where Polynesian influences the North

American dialect.

328. Name the area in North America where the speech rapidity is the

quickest.

329. Name the area in North America where the speech rapidity is the

slowest.

330. Define ‘Tex-Mex’.

331. Explain what influences English in the state of Louisiana.

332. Explain what influences English in the state of Florida.

333. Explain why the following statement is false: The Rocky Mountain/West

Coast area of the United States is the only subdialect without an

accent.

334. Give a proper answer to the following question in the Irish dialect:

Will you turn the light off?

335. Explain how questions are asked using the Caribbean dialect of the

English language.

336. Explain why a verb may be brought to the front of a sentence in the

Western African dialect of the English language.

337. Describe how nouns are made plural in the Caribbean dialect of the

English language.

338. Explain why and which dialects use multiple negation in sentence

structure.

339. Explain how the past tense of a verb is shown in Caribbean Creole.

340. Define Affixes.

341. Give the two main distinctive features in defining an Australian

accent.

342. Define Tasmanian English.

343. Define ‘evening’ as it is used in Queensland, Australia.

344. Name the dialect of the English language which contains the most loan

words from Polynesian languages.

345. Besides Maori, name two more foreign languages that have given loan

words to the New Zealand dialect.

346. Of all English speaking countries, name the only country where English

is spoken by the minority of the population.

347. Compare the /r/ sound in closed syllables between the North American

and British pronunciations.

348. Name the foreign languages that effect speech in Alaska.

349. List the areas in England where one might hear «He ain’t here.» for

«He isn’t here.»

350. Define ‘Dialect Island’.

351. Translate the word ‘hesitate’ into the Scottish dialect.

352. Translate the word ‘direction’ into the Scottish dialect.

353. Translate the following phrase from Standard English into the Irish

dialect: Who does this book belong to?

354. Translate the following phrase from the Irish dialect into Standard

English: He’s the rest of yourself.

355. Translate the following phrase from Creole into Standard English: She

see he come, take he coat and go.

356. Translate the following phrase from Australian into Standard English:

within cooee.

357. Translate the following phrase from the Irish dialect into Standard

English: They are after arriving.

358. Explain the rule of stress on words containing three or more syllables

in the Irish dialect.

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