What are the language features of meeting minutes? ( )
A: Use of adjectives or adverbs to express recorder’s opinions
B: Use of past tense to record something that took place already in the meeting
C: Use of reported speech instead of direct speech
D: Use of more concrete reporting verbs
A: Use of adjectives or adverbs to express recorder’s opinions
B: Use of past tense to record something that took place already in the meeting
C: Use of reported speech instead of direct speech
D: Use of more concrete reporting verbs
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- As minutes are the written records of a meeting, the language should use the ________ tone of voice.
- What are the typical language features of publicity materials? ( ) A: Use of rhetorical devices such as antithesis B: Use of high-sounding or boastful expressions C: Extensive use of adjectives D: Parallel structures
- How to make your general language specific?( ) A: Use light verbs B: Use descriptive words C: Use exact names, time, places and numbers D: Use verb phrases instead of single verbs
- Instructions: Change the direct speech into reported speech. Use the reporting verb in brackets where given.14. 'Can you speak English?' Sally asked me. Sally asked me ______ .
- The linguistic features of the research method section are one of the followings: A: use of past tense and passive voice B: use of subjunctive mood C: use of first person D: being subjective