Language Testing Practice Level 1
This is a test to show how well you understand language skills. Read each question carefully. Pick the correct answer! Good Luck!
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Which punctuation mark should go at the end of this sentence? I like to run and play outside _______
- A.
?
- B.
.
- C.
!
Correct Answer
B. .Explanation
The correct punctuation mark to go at the end of the sentence "I like to run and play outside" is a period (.). This is because a period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence, which is a statement or a fact. In this case, the sentence is simply stating a personal preference, so a period is appropriate to indicate the end of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which word in this sentence needs a capital letter? we can go to the store.
- A.
Store
- B.
Go
- C.
We
Correct Answer
C. WeExplanation
The word "we" needs a capital letter in the sentence. In English, the pronoun "I" is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "we."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which punctuation mark should go at the end of this sentence? Is this your red bicycle ______
- A.
?
- B.
.
- C.
!
Correct Answer
A. ?Explanation
The correct answer is "?". The sentence is a question, so it requires a question mark at the end to indicate that it is interrogative.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which word best completes this sentence? My _______ is very nice
- A.
Jump
- B.
Teacher
- C.
See
Correct Answer
B. TeacherExplanation
The word "teacher" best completes the sentence because it is the most appropriate word to describe someone who is nice. The sentence implies that the speaker's teacher is kind or pleasant.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which word is spelled correctly?
- A.
Lookid
- B.
Many
- C.
Frends
Correct Answer
B. ManyExplanation
The word "many" is spelled correctly. The other options, "lookid" and "frends," contain spelling errors.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which word in this sentence needs a capital letter? Can i go to Mandy’s house?
- A.
House
- B.
Go
- C.
I
Correct Answer
C. IExplanation
In the given sentence, "Can i go to Mandy's house?", the word "i" needs a capital letter. In English grammar, the pronoun "I" is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "i".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word is spelled correctly?
- A.
Hurrie
- B.
Purple
- C.
Nead
Correct Answer
B. PurpleExplanation
The word "purple" is spelled correctly. It follows the standard English spelling rules, with the correct placement of the letters 'p', 'u', 'r', 'p', 'l', and 'e'. The other two options, "hurrie" and "nead", do not follow the standard spelling conventions and are therefore spelled incorrectly.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which word correctly completes this sentence? Adam ____ to swim in the pool.
- A.
Like
- B.
Likes
- C.
Liking
Correct Answer
B. LikesExplanation
The correct answer is "likes" because it agrees with the subject "Adam" and the verb "to swim" in the third person singular form.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which word correctly completes this sentence? Jill wants to go _____ you.
- A.
About
- B.
At
- C.
With
Correct Answer
C. WithExplanation
The word "with" correctly completes the sentence because it indicates that Jill wants to go together or accompany someone. The other options, "about" and "at," do not convey the same meaning and would not make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
- A.
The little brown bird.
- B.
I saw a little puppy.
- C.
Went to see Mike.
Correct Answer
B. I saw a little puppy.Explanation
The sentence "I saw a little puppy" is a complete sentence because it contains a subject ("I") and a predicate ("saw a little puppy") that expresses a complete thought. It has a clear subject-verb relationship and can stand alone as a grammatically correct statement. The other options "The little brown bird" and "Went to see Mike" are not complete sentences because they lack a verb or a subject-verb relationship.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which word would come first if the words were in alphabetical order? sleep breakfast toy
- A.
Breakfast
- B.
Toy
- C.
Sleep
Correct Answer
A. BreakfastExplanation
Breakfast would come first if the words were in alphabetical order because it starts with the letter 'b', while the other two words start with the letter 's' and 't' respectively.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which word correctly completes the sentence? Carrie _____ sick at school yesterday
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Was
Correct Answer
C. WasExplanation
The word "was" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "Carrie" and the past tense of the verb "sick." "Is" and "are" are present tense forms of the verb and do not match the past tense context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which word best completes this sentence? _______ are you going home?
- A.
What
- B.
Why
- C.
Will
Correct Answer
B. WhyExplanation
The word "Why" is the best choice to complete the sentence because it is a question word that is used to inquire about the reason or cause of something. In this context, the speaker is asking for the reason or motive behind the person going home. The other options, "What" and "Will," do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which word in this sentence needs a capital letter? I am going to billy’s party.
- A.
Billy’s
- B.
Party
- C.
Going
Correct Answer
A. Billy’sExplanation
In the sentence, "I am going to billy’s party," the word "billy's" needs a capital letter. This is because it is a proper noun, referring to the name of a person (Billy). Proper nouns should always be capitalized.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which word best completes this sentence? The ______ has five balloons.
- A.
Clowns
- B.
Clown
- C.
Clowned
Correct Answer
B. ClownExplanation
The word "clown" is the best choice to complete the sentence because it is a singular noun that agrees with the singular subject "The" and indicates that there is only one clown who has five balloons.Rate this question:
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