Language Chunks
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Holly Gray
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ESL 0106
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They are groups of words that are bound together.
When you are reading, if you see a group of words more than once, it's a good idea to try to remember them together.
Some language chunks can have small variations, and others are fixed.
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Multiple Select
Examples of language chunks that are not fixed are:
high and dry
most of the time/
much of the time
rule of thumb
do business/
conduct business
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Multiple Choice
This isn't a black-and-white issue.
The underlined words are a language chunk.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
My cat is black and white.
The underlined words are a language chunk.
True
False
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are language chunks?
a big deal
a big meal
on the counter
on the way
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Types of Language Chunks
Our book lists 6 types of language chunks:
adjective+noun
noun+noun
binomial
noun phrase
verb phrase
prepositional phrase
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Match
Match the following language chunks with their type.
noun+noun
adjective+noun
binomial
noun phrase
prepositional phrase
call center
global market
by and large
bag of tricks
on the horizon
call center
global market
by and large
bag of tricks
on the horizon
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Multiple Choice
While 3D-printed organs aren't available now, they are ___.
ahead of the curve
on the horizon
behind the scenes
in the cloud
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Multiple Choice
Children often learn through ___; they attempt different things to see what works.
trial and error
out of pocket
bait and switch
rule of thumb
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