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Italic: definition, use and examples
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Question 1 of 15 05:24
Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
That poem talks about carpe diem.
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FOREIGNISM
LATINISM
VULGARISM
NICKNAME
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Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
Last summer I read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and I really liked it.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
TITLE OF WORK
NAME OF MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENON
CORRECT
Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
Storm Filomena left many schoolchildren without school at the beginning of 2021.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
TITLE OF WORK
NAME OF MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENON
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What function does cursive letter serve?
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It is used to separate sentences.
It serves to isolate clarifications.
It is used to make a typographical highlight.
It is used to distinguish homophonous words.
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Read the sentence and indicate if the italics are used correctly:
In 1876, the 18th century, the Free Institution of Education was founded.
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It is well used.
It is misused.
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Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
La Pulga Messi won the Ballon d’Or again.
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FOREIGNISM
LATINISM
VULGARISM
NICKNAME
CORRECT
Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
The Trans-Siberian route is the longest in the world.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
TITLE OF WORK
NAME OF MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENON
CORRECT
In what two ways can cursive be replaced?
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It can be replaced by bold font.
It can be replaced by parentheses.
It can be replaced with quotes.
It can be replaced by exclamation marks.
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Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
The publication of that law was a vendetta between former political rivals.
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FOREIGNISM
LATINISM
VULGARISM
NICKNAME
CORRECT
In which of the following sentences is italics used correctly?
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His mother told him to take care of the dog.
In 2013, Malala Yousafzai gave an emotional speech to the United Nations Organization.
Marie Curie said Nothing in life is to be feared, but to be understood.
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Read the sentence and indicate if the italics are used correctly:
Last night we watched Jumanji with my cousins.
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It is well used.
It is misused.
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In which of the following sentences is italics used correctly?
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My cat ate all the tuna.
Cat is an example of polysemy.
If you have to change the tire, use the jack in the trunk.
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In which of the following sentences is italics used correctly?
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With this recipe, you will never get pumpkins.
Bring a pumpkin from the garden, please.
How much does a pumpkin cost?
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Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
The Junglas nigra can measure up to 20 meters.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
TITLE OF WORK
NAME OF MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENON
CORRECT
Indicate the reason for using italics in the following sentence:
Grandpa Sancho made some finger-licking cocretas.
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FOREIGNISM
LATINISM
VULGARISM
NICKNAME
CORRECT
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