LAN4101 Language Quizzes

Useful Adjectives for Promoting Products (7 Items)
When preparing promotional materials, using positive adjectives in order to appeal to the audience’s needs and interests is a good strategy. The adjectives will highlight the benefits of your product or service and will make the message more persuasive. The following webpage sells promotional products. Read it and fill in the blanks with the most suitable adjectives.

creative	quality	burning	affordable
satisfying	knowledgeable	confident	distinctive

 iPromo Expert - The Best Selection of Promotional Products You Can Find Anywhere!

 

Source of picture: http://www.inetgiant.com/tags/promo-items

The goal of our merchandising team has always been to provide a wide selection of promotional products to meet your needs by staying on top of industry trends and forming close relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. With our finger on the pulse of the promotional products industry, you always have access to the hottest, newest, and most creative promotional items! 

In fact, we are so of our low prices that we will happily match any competitor’s advertised prices you can find. Whether it is through our industry-exclusive sales, our “buy one get one free” deals, or free setup charges, we always aim to be your mostoption. So, whenever you need impressive promotional giveaways with a limited budget, speak with one of our Promotions Specialists today! Oh, by the way, the one thing you can't afford, is to miss out on this opportunity!

Additionally, at iPromo Expert, our top core value is to fulfill our commitment to deliver you a perfect promo-experience with every order you place. This means we always pay attention to all the details that make your purchase more : the biggest and best selection of promotional products & customizable gadgets, competitive prices, andcustomer service, just to name a few.

When you work with us, you will get more than you’d expect elsewhere! Our

and experienced Promotions Specialists will give you personalized attention and assistance. They understand what works and what doesn't when it comes to promo-products. In a one-to-one consultation, they are ready to provide you with professional advice, suggestions for promotional products that meet your needs, samples, quotes, and answers to your questions! See and hear for yourself – call or e-mail us today!

Task 2 - Comparatives and Superlatives (7 Items)
Comparatives and superlatives are commonly used in written promotional materials. Are you familiar with comparative and superlative structures? Answer the following questions and see how well you are familiar with these structures.

Question 2

Which of the following are comparative adjectives?

Select one:

a. gorgeous, smart, young

b. more gorgeous, smarter, younger

Correct!

c. most gorgeous, smartest, youngest

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The correct answer is: more gorgeous, smarter, younger

Question 3

Which of the following are superlative adjectives?

Select one:

a. digest, fastest, strongest

b. the best, the hottest, the most convenient

Correct!

c. better, cooler, more beautiful

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The correct answer is: the best, the hottest, the most convenient

Question 4

Which of the following can be made into comparatives by removing the last letter and adding “-ier” at the end of the word?

Select one:

a. clear, smooth, little

b. wonderful, fabulous, gorgeous

c. easy, pretty, funny

You are right.

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The correct answer is: easy, pretty, funny

Question 5

Which of the following can be made into comparatives by adding “-er” at the end of the word or “more” at the beginning of the word?

Select one:

a. tall, great, clear

That’s not right. “quiet, clever, simple” can be made into comparatives by adding “–er” at the end of the word or “more” at the beginning of the word, such as “quieter/more quiet, cleverer/more clever, simpler/more simple”

b. quiet, clever, simple

c. easy, pretty, cozy

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The correct answer is: quiet, clever, simple

Question 6

Which of the following can be made into superlatives by adding the words “the most” at the beginning of the word?

Select one:

a. tall, great, clear

b. wonderful, beautiful, excellent

You are right.

c. easy, pretty, cozy

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The correct answer is: wonderful, beautiful, excellent

Question 7

Which language is ___________________ to learn, French or Spanish?

Select one:

a. more challenging

You are right.

b. most challenging

c. challenging

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The correct answer is: more challenging

Question 8

Steve Jobs was possibly the most creative person in our generation. Not many IT professionals are as _________________ as he was.

Select one:

a. more creative

b. most creative

c. creative

You are right.

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The correct answer is: creative

Question 9

Vocabulary for Job Search (10 Items)
In a job interview or when writing a job application letter, you may use positive adjectives to describe your personal attributes and qualities. The following list of scrambled adjectives can describe the good qualities of a person. Try to unscramble them using the hints.  The first letter of each word has been given to you.

Scrambled letters	Hints
a-i-h-s-u-t-n-c-t-e-s-i	Showing intense interest, excitement and  enjoyment  EAnswer

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The correct answer is: nthusiastic

Question 10

Scrambled letters	Hints
i-m-a-i-u-o-t-s-b	Has a strong desire to be successful, powerful, rich  or famous. AAnswer

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The correct answer is: mbitious

Question 11

Scrambled letters	Hints
l-i-e-b-x-e-l-f	Able to change easily and adapt to different conditions as they occur. FAnswer

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The correct answer is: lexible

Question 12

Scrambled letters	Hints
e-d-i-a-c-e-d-d-t	Wholly committed to something DAnswer

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The correct answer is: edicated

Question 13

Scrambled letters	Hints
f-i-e-n-i-c-t-e-f	Performing with the least waste of time and effort EAnswer

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The correct answer is: fficient

Question 14

Scrambled letters	Hints
r-s-o-l-e-s-o-n-p-i-f-a	Extremely competent or skilled at a job or a particular activity PAnswer

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The correct answer is: rofessional

Question 15

Scrambled letters	Hints
l-b-a-l-r-i-e-e	Consistently good in quality or performance; trustworthy RAnswer

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The correct answer is: eliable

Question 16

Scrambled letters	Hints
i-t-a-e-r-v-e-c	Ability to generate original thoughts and ideas CAnswer

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The correct answer is: reative

Question 17

Scrambled letters	Hints
b-e-h-m-u-l	Not proud or arrogant; modest HAnswer

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The correct answer is: umble

Question 18

Scrambled letters	Hints
o-e-a-i-p-c-v-t-r	Tends to initiate changes rather than reacting to them in a passive manner PAnswer

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The correct answer is: roactive

Question 19

Correcting Common Errors in a Cover Letter (7 Items) 

Read the cover letter below and choose the correct answers from the options provided.

18/F, Sun Sun Mansion

Hong Kong

19 January 20XX

Ms Doris Chan,
Personnel Manager
Winnings Healthcare Ltd
9^th-11^th/F, Citicorp Centre
18 Whitfield Road, NorthPoint
Hong Kong

Dear Ms Chan

Re: Application for Marketing Trainee

With reference to the advertisement on JobsDB.com dated 13 January 20XX, I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Trainee. Having read the job description, I believe that my academic background and work experience make me a strong candidate for the position. 

During my time at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, I have acquired knowledge in the health and wellness industry as well as excellent communication skills. For example, I completed projects and presentations on public healthcare management which required

high-level analytical thinking and organizational skills. As you will see from my CV, I earned the HKSAR scholarship to complete my Higher Diploma. Moreover

, my internship and volunteer work experiences have taught me how to adapt to diverse and challenging environments. 

I am now looking for a position in which I can apply and continue developing my professional skills. I am confident I could contribute a great deal to the Marketing Department of your company. For instance, your advertisement stated that the position would require good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team. I believe I learned how to be a team player more effectively in a local fitness center. Spending two consecutive summers working in this fitness centre enabled me to experience close collaboration with colleagues with different working styles. I successfully managed to foster good working relationships among my team members by not only performing my own tasks, but also by listening to them and encouraging them whenever we encountered any difficulties at work. 

In conclusion, I would be very grateful if you would consider my application favorably by offering me an opportunity for an interview. I have appended my full CV for your consideration. Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact me at 9000 0001. 

Yours sincerely
May Ng
Ng Pui Ling, May
Encl. CV

Question 20

Evaluating initial proposals ( 5 Items )
Language output(s) required in this activity: Adjectives
 A proposal should spell out clearly the expected outcome of actions recommended in the document. The following adjectives are commonly used to describe the pros and cons of proposed ideas. Choose the word most similar in meaning to each of the adjectives given below. 

1. Feasible (adj.)

Select one:

a. Disruptive (adj.)

b. Lucrative (adj.)

c. Workable (adj.)

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The correct answer is: Workable (adj.)

Question 21

2. Lucrative ( adj.)

Select one:

a. Effective (adj.)

b. Reasonable (adj.)

c. Profitable (adj.)

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The correct answer is: Profitable (adj.)

Question 22

3. Beneficial (adj.)

Select one:

a. Assertive (adj.)

b. Sufficient (adj.)

c. Advantageous (adj.)

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The correct answer is: Advantageous (adj.)

Question 23

4. Costly (adj.)

Select one:

a. Pricey (adj.)

b. Reasonable (adj.)

c. Certain (adj.)

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The correct answer is: Pricey (adj.)

Question 24

5. Efficient (adj.)

Select one:

a. Feasible (adj.)

b. Expensive (adj.)

c. Productive (adj.)

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The correct answer is: Productive (adj.)

Question 25

6. Reasonable (adj.)

Select one:

a. Sensible

b. Profitable

c. Inadequate

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The correct answer is: Sensible

Question 26

Persuasive (adj.)

Select one:

a. Workable

b. Influential

c. Impulsive

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The correct answer is: Influential

Question 27

Identifying fragments and run-on sentences (7 Items)
Fragments and run-on sentences are two common errors in students’ proposals. Determine whether the following statements are complete sentences, fragments, or run-on sentences.
“The only recreational facility that the company currently provides to employees is a staff room where they can read newspapers.” 

Select one:

a. This is a run-on sentence.

b. This is a fragment.

c. This is a complete sentence.

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The correct answer is: This is a complete sentence.

Question 28

“Relaxation and proper entertainment important for staff members’ emotional fitness.”

Select one:

a. This is a run-on sentence.

b. This is a fragment.

c. This is a complete sentence.

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This is a fragment because the main verb is missing. The correct version is “Relaxation and proper entertainment are important for staff members’ emotional fitness.”

The correct answer is: This is a fragment.

Question 29

“Setting up internet café facilities with audio/video workstations for learning and leisure purposes.” 

Select one:

a. This is a run-on sentence.

b. This is a fragment.

c. This is a complete sentence.

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This is a fragment because the subject is missing. A possible correct version is “Our university is setting up internet café facilities with audio/ visual stations for learning and leisure purposes.

The correct answer is: This is a fragment.

Question 30

“This proposal intends to provide several cost-effective solutions to address staff welfare the objective is to increase staff morale and productivity.” 

Select one:

a. This is a run-on sentence.

b. This is a fragment.

c. This is a complete sentence.

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This is a run-on sentence.  The correct version is “This proposal intends to provide several cost-effective solutions to address staff welfare. The objective is to increase staff morale and productivity.”

The correct answer is: This is a run-on sentence.

Question 31

“One of the advantages of upgrading the medical plan is that staff members will have more medical services to choose from.” 

Select one:

a. This is a run-on sentence.

b. This is a fragment.

c. This is a complete sentence.

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The correct answer is: This is a complete sentence.

Question 32

“When comparing all three recommendations, the last one is the best option.” 

Select one:

a. This is a run-on sentence.

b. This is a fragment.

c. This is a complete sentence.

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The correct answer is: This is a complete sentence.

Question 33

“Which could help ease the stress colleagues experience when they have to frequently work overtime.”

Select one:

a. This is a run-on sentence.

b. This is a fragment.

c. This is a complete sentence.

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Response: This is a fragment because the subject is missing. A possible correct version is “This proposed measure could help ease the stress colleagues experience when they have to frequently work overtime.”

The correct answer is: This is a fragment.