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 is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 7 (reproduced below)?
Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around
them.
A.
expresses himself and describes the world around him.
B.
express ourselves and describe the world around him.
C.
expresses ourselves and describes the world around us.
D.
express ourselves and describe the world around us.
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 is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 7 (reproduced below)?
Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around
them.
A.
expresses himself and describes the world around him.
B.
express ourselves and describe the world around him.
C.
expresses ourselves and describes the world around us.
D.
express ourselves and describe the world around us.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best version of the underlined portion of sentence 7 is:
D. express ourselves and describe the world around us.
This option maintains the plural perspective ("ourselves" and "us") that aligns with "we" used earlier in the sentence, making it grammatically coherent and inclusive.
D. express ourselves and describe the world around us.
This option maintains the plural perspective ("ourselves" and "us") that aligns with "we" used earlier in the sentence, making it grammatically coherent and inclusive.