Act Compass ESL PrActice Test
ACT Compass ESL Practice Test ( English as a Second Language) is designed for non-native English speakers. The main purpose of this test is to place them into appropriate ESL. ACT Compass ESL Practice Test assesses basically four domains which are: Listening, Reading, Grammar and Usage, and Essay Writing though not all these domains will be covered by this quiz.
- 1.
Which of the following options needs to be edited for incorrect spelling?
- A.
Appreciate
- B.
Liutenant
- C.
Pronunciation
- D.
Appropriate
Correct Answer
B. LiutenantExplanation
The word "Liutenant" needs to be edited for incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Lieutenant".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following statements is grammatically incorrect?
- A.
Lynn is a good girl
- B.
Jeniffer likes playing games
- C.
I love my dad than my mom
- D.
These are good-looking man
Correct Answer
D. These are good-looking manExplanation
The correct answer is "These are good-looking man." This statement is grammatically incorrect because it should be "These are good-looking men." The word "man" should be pluralized to agree with the plural subject "These."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify the wrongly spelt word
- A.
ProfessionalismÂ
- B.
CapitalismÂ
- C.
AffirmativeÂ
- D.
JingoesmÂ
Correct Answer
A. ProfessionalismÂExplanation
The wrongly spelt word is "Jingoesm". The correct spelling should be "Jingoism". Jingoism refers to an extreme and aggressive form of patriotism, often characterized by a belligerent foreign policy.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A pig's meat is called
- A.
Pork
- B.
Beef
- C.
Mutton
- D.
Venison
Correct Answer
A. PorkExplanation
The correct answer is "Pork" because pork is the term used to refer to the meat of a pig.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The part of speech that describes the action done is called
- A.
Noun
- B.
Pronoun
- C.
Adverb
- D.
Verb
Correct Answer
D. VerbExplanation
The part of speech that describes the action done is called a verb. A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. It is the main component of a sentence and indicates what the subject is doing or experiencing. Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas. Pronouns are words used in place of nouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but they do not describe the action itself. Therefore, the correct answer is verb.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Consider this statement : Harry slapped his wife. Identify the verb
- A.
Harry
- B.
His
- C.
Slapped
- D.
Wife
Correct Answer
C. SlappedExplanation
The verb in the given statement is "slapped". A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, "slapped" is the action that Harry performed on his wife. It indicates that Harry physically hit his wife.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following words is wrongly spelt?
- A.
Praise
- B.
Comb
- C.
Kpomo
- D.
Applause
Correct Answer
C. KpomoExplanation
The word "Kpomo" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "Pomo".Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following statements is grammatically incorrect?
- A.
Last week was my birthday
- B.
We need to tidy up this place
- C.
My baby is too troublesome
- D.
These is my friends
Correct Answer
D. These is my friendsExplanation
The statement "These is my friends" is grammatically incorrect because the subject "these" should be followed by the verb "are" instead of "is" to agree in number with the plural noun "friends".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following words needs to be corrected for wrong spelling?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Pronounciation
- C.
Pronounce
- D.
Pronunciation
Correct Answer
B. PronounciationExplanation
The word "Pronounciation" needs to be corrected for wrong spelling. The correct spelling is "Pronunciation".Rate this question:
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- 10.
Identify the wrongly spelt word
- A.
Occupation
- B.
Professional
- C.
Stress
- D.
Profesional
Correct Answer
D. ProfesionalExplanation
The word "Profesional" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "Professional."Rate this question:
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