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Course: Jan 2026 - English II
Question 1
“Unbiased opinion” is an example of _____.
- Oxymoron
- Paradox
- Antithesis
- None of the above
Solution
Abstract Solution (Strategy)
- Define Terms:
- Oxymoron: Two contradictory terms appearing together (e.g., "deafening silence").
- Paradox: A statement that seems self-contradictory but may be true.
- Analyze Quote: "Unbiased" and "Opinion". An opinion is inherently biased by one's own perspective, making the combination contradictory at a surface level.
Accepted Answers:
Oxymoron
Question 2
“Magical realism” is an example of paradox. This statement is ____.
- True
- False
Solution
- Magical Realism is an Oxymoron (Juxtaposition of "Magic" and "Realism") rather than a paradox. A paradox is a full statement or situation, not just a two-word phrase.
Accepted Answers:
False
Question 3
Identify the figure of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.
“Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears”
- Metonymy
- Metaphor
- Irony
Solution
- Metonymy: Replacing the name of a thing with the name of something else with which it is closely connected. Here, "ears" is used to represent the attention or the act of listening.
Accepted Answers:
Metonymy
Question 4
_____, he was present at the venue during the incident.
- Nevertheless
- Initially
- Apparently
- Firstly
Solution
- Apparently is a discourse marker used to indicate that something seems to be true based on available evidence or reports.
Accepted Answers:
Apparently
Question 5
Which of the following discourse markers are used to express a negative opinion?
- a) To be honest
- b) Honestly
- c) In my opinion
- d) Both (a) and (b)
Solution
- Phrases like "To be honest" or "Honestly" are often used as softening markers before delivering a negative or critical opinion/fact.
Accepted Answers:
d) Both (a) and (b)
Question 6
It’s completely booked. ___ you are not interested in the show.
- Apparently
- Even though
- Anyway
- But
Solution
- Anyway is used to transition to a new point or to dismiss the previous topic's relevance (i.e., "Since it's booked, the fact that you aren't interested is a moot point anyway").
Accepted Answers:
Anyway
Question 7
Which of the following discourse marker is used to express an opposing idea?
- Apparently
- However
- Honestly
- None of the above
Solution
- However is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said.
Accepted Answers:
However
Question 8
____ being a dancer, she is a good writer.
- Actually
- Besides
- Instead
- In addition
Solution
- Besides means "in addition to" or "apart from". "Actually" is used for emphasis or clarification.
Accepted Answers:
Besides
Question 9
Intonation is responsible for variations in _____.
- Rhythm
- Stress
- Accent
- Pitch
Solution
- Intonation refers to the way the pitch of a person's voice rises and falls when speaking.
Accepted Answers:
Pitch
Question 10
Intonation is not visible in the written language. This statement is ____.
- True
- False
Solution
- Written language lacks vocal pitch variation. Punctuation can suggest intonation, but the actual pitch contour is absent.
Accepted Answers:
True
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