ARCHITECTURE & PRESERVATION
What term describes all the tiny decorations that an interior has?
Ornaments
What adjective describes items from a previous era that become admired or sought after by collectors?
vintage
After prepositions, do verbs take the -ing form or the to-infinitive?
-ing form
Which three discourse markers cannot be used at the start of the sentence in formal / academic English in writing?
And, but, also
Name three things related to windows from our active vocabulary list.
A bay window / a dormer window / a windowsill / a skylight
According to collecting principles discussed in the unit, what is the best defence against a collectible not appreciating in value as expected?
Buying things you genuinely enjoy / truly find appealing
Read the sentence: "She helped me convert this old warehouse into an office space." What is the name of the form that the verb "convert" is in?
Zero/bare infinitive
Name five discourse markers that introduce a contrasting idea.
However / but / nonetheless / nevertheless / still / yet.
Which architectural term refers to a small recessed area in a wall, often used for display or storage? Name two things that people usually do with them, interior-wise.
An alcove. E.g., shelving units, a pantry, a fridge.
What does the idiom "draw a line under" mean in the context of resolving a disagreement?
To decide to end or forget about something and move forward
What is the difference in meaning?
• "I always remember to lock the door."
• "I always remember locking the door."
"Remember to lock" = don't forget to do it (future-oriented); "remember locking" = have a memory of having done it (past-oriented)
Rephrase using "unless": "But for her pure luck, she would have missed the train".
"She would have missed the train unless pure luck had intervened."
The word "facade" can be used both literally in architecture and figuratively in everyday language. Explain both meanings and provide one example sentence for each.
Literal: the front/exterior face of a building, especially one with architectural emphasis.
Example: "The building's ornate façade featured classical columns and large arched windows."
Figurative: a deceptive outward appearance that conceals a different reality.
Example: "His confident façade hid deep uncertainty about the project."
Explain the concept of "built-in obsolescence".
A business strategy where products are intentionally designed with a limited lifespan to encourage consumers to buy replacements
Correct the error two ways and explain: "He was advised using neutral shades." What is the correct verb pattern after advise in passive voice?
Incorrect → "He was advised to use neutral shades." / "He was advised against using neutral shades."
(advise + object + to-infinitive; passive: be advised + to-infinitive)
Rewrite using a less formal discourse marker:
"The building was demolished lest no one gets hurt."
"The building was demolished for fear that somebody gets hurt / so that no one gets hurt / in order to prevent anyone from being hurt."