Unit 2 (Ela)

Front 1

Nouns edning in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding

Back 1

-s

Front 2

The regular plural endings in English are

Back 2

-s and -es

Front 3

Nouns ending in -o preceded by a consonant form their plurals by adding

Back 3

-s

Front 4

Names ending in -y form their plurals by adding:

Back 4

-s

Front 5

An adjective does what to a noun or pronoun?

Back 5

modifies

Front 6

The language you use in discussing a serious topic is called _______ usage.

Back 6

Formal

Front 7

Another name sometimes used for informal speech is:

Back 7

Conversational speech

Front 8

Everyday language which is given a new meaning is one type of:

Back 8

Slang

Front 9

"Ain't" is:

Back 9

substandard usage

Front 10

The plural of ox is oxes?

Back 10

false

Front 11

Slang is always substandard?

Back 11

False

Front 12

Compound words like father-in-law form their plural by adding the regular plural to the main word?

Back 12

true

Front 13

Numbers, letters, signs, and words form their plural by adding -s?

Back 13

false

Front 14

Some irregular nouns change their vowel sound to form a plural?

Back 14

True

Front 15

The suffix -dom can change the function of a word from an adjective to a noun?

Back 15

true

Front 16

When you give a speech, you must check these things:

Back 16

1. Your posture

2. Eye contact

3. Hand gestures

Front 17

Name 5 points you should check when practicing your speech:

Back 17

1. Does your voice shake?

2. Do you sound doubtful?

3. Do you use a monotone?

4. Do you use nervous expressions?

5. Do you run out of breath in the middle of a sentence?

Front 18

The first step in choosing a topic involves two important functions:

Back 18

1. Thinking

2. Listening

Front 19

Four physical features of the listening process are:

Back 19

1. Take notes

2. Sit or stand properly

3. Watch the speaker

4. Do not distract others

Front 20

The four mental aspects of listening discussed in this section are:

Back 20

1. Listen for main points

2. Concentrate on the speaker

3. Take mental notes

4. Use ideas learned

Front 21

List the four areas where evaluating the evidence for what is said becomes necessary:

Back 21

Deciding:

1. Between opinion and fact

2. Evaluate the credentials of the speaker

3. If the evidence is sufficient or insufficient

4. If the statement is logical or illogical

Front 22

Three ways formal English is used

Back 22

1. Write or speak about serious subjects

2. Formal assignments

3. The classroom or church

Front 23

A redundancy is a

Back 23

needless repetition

Front 24

A cliche is

Back 24

An idea that has become overused and looses its effect

Front 25

After choosing a topic you should

Back 25

Limit it

Front 26

Why is Cedric the best?

Back 26

Because He is The MAN!!