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
In context, which word or phrase from sentence 11 (reproduced below) should be deleted to maintain the tone of the passage?
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.
A.
Surely
B.
whether we like it or not
C.
the impact he left
D.
by those who realize who they're quoting
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
In context, which word or phrase from sentence 11 (reproduced below) should be deleted to maintain the tone of the passage?
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.
A.
Surely
B.
whether we like it or not
C.
the impact he left
D.
by those who realize who they're quoting
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To maintain the tone of the passage while ensuring clarity and formality, the phrase that should be deleted is:
B. whether we like it or not
This phrase introduces a more casual and subjective tone that disrupts the otherwise objective and respectful tone of the passage regarding Shakespeare's impact on the English language.
B. whether we like it or not
This phrase introduces a more casual and subjective tone that disrupts the otherwise objective and respectful tone of the passage regarding Shakespeare's impact on the English language.