Question
It's How We Speak
It's How We Speak
(1) William Shakespeare’s writing was specific and unique. (2) Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
(3) For example, the common start to any children’s joke, “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” is a quote taken from Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. (4) Have you heard the phrase, “wear my heart upon my sleeve?” (5) If so, then you know a line from the play, Othello. (6) Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.” (7) Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around them.
(8) There is no doubt that Shakespeare had a way with words. (9) His lines are knowingly, and often unknowingly, quoted from the 37 plays and 154 sonnets he penned throughout his career. (10) He even coined specific words such as “gossip” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (11) Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
Multiple Choice Question
Which version of sentence 6 (reproduced below) most effectively provides specific details to develop the main idea of the passage?
Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.”
A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Shakespeare also crafted beautifully worded phrases, such as "wild-goose chase," and chose his words carefully.
C.
Shakespeare also crafted interesting phrases, such as some of the lines from the play Romeo and Juliet.
D.
Shakespeare also crafted unique phrases, such as the idiom “wild-goose chase,” from the play Romeo and Juliet.
It's How We Speak
(1) William Shakespeare’s writing was specific and unique. (2) Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
(3) For example, the common start to any children’s joke, “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” is a quote taken from Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. (4) Have you heard the phrase, “wear my heart upon my sleeve?” (5) If so, then you know a line from the play, Othello. (6) Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.” (7) Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around them.
(8) There is no doubt that Shakespeare had a way with words. (9) His lines are knowingly, and often unknowingly, quoted from the 37 plays and 154 sonnets he penned throughout his career. (10) He even coined specific words such as “gossip” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (11) Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
Multiple Choice Question
Which version of sentence 6 (reproduced below) most effectively provides specific details to develop the main idea of the passage?
Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.”
A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Shakespeare also crafted beautifully worded phrases, such as "wild-goose chase," and chose his words carefully.
C.
Shakespeare also crafted interesting phrases, such as some of the lines from the play Romeo and Juliet.
D.
Shakespeare also crafted unique phrases, such as the idiom “wild-goose chase,” from the play Romeo and Juliet.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best version of sentence 6 that most effectively provides specific details to develop the main idea of the passage is:
**A. NO CHANGE**
This option maintains the focus on the specific phrase "wild-goose chase," which is a well-known phrase attributed to Shakespeare and aligns with the overall theme of the passage regarding his influence on the English language. The other options either add unnecessary words or shift the focus away from the specific phrase in question.
**A. NO CHANGE**
This option maintains the focus on the specific phrase "wild-goose chase," which is a well-known phrase attributed to Shakespeare and aligns with the overall theme of the passage regarding his influence on the English language. The other options either add unnecessary words or shift the focus away from the specific phrase in question.