Language Arts Diagnostic Quiz
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What is the correct way to divide 'monument' into syllables?
- A.
Mo-nu-ment
- B.
Mon-u-ment
- C.
Monu-ment
Correct Answer
B. Mon-u-mentExplanation
The correct way to divide 'monument' into syllables is "mon-u-ment". Each syllable in the word is separated by a hyphen, with the first syllable being "mon" and the second syllable being "u" and the third syllable being "ment".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which word is spelt correctly?
- A.
Aprron
- B.
Appron
- C.
Apron
Correct Answer
C. ApronExplanation
The word "apron" is spelled correctly.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which word has the same vowel sound as mule?
- A.
Music
- B.
Puppy
- C.
Up
Correct Answer
A. MusicExplanation
The word "music" has the same vowel sound as "mule" because both words have the long "u" sound. The "u" in both words is pronounced as /juː/.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which word is incorrectly spelt?
- A.
Lieght
- B.
Weight
- C.
Height
Correct Answer
A. LieghtExplanation
The word "lieght" is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "light".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which word has two syllables?
- A.
Sun
- B.
Make
- C.
Happy
Correct Answer
C. HappyExplanation
The word "happy" has two syllables. It can be divided into two parts: hap-py. Each part is pronounced separately, making it a two-syllable word.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which word has the same -ow as in grown
- A.
Lower
- B.
Found
- C.
Mow
Correct Answer
B. FoundExplanation
The word "found" has the same "-ow" sound as in "grown".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word rhymes with tent?
- A.
Tenth
- B.
Spent
- C.
Lend
Correct Answer
B. SpentExplanation
The word "spent" rhymes with "tent" because both words have the same ending sound, "-ent."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following words do not have the same vowel sound as in the word "crook" ?
- A.
Hook
- B.
Look
- C.
Door
Correct Answer
C. DoorExplanation
The word "door" does not have the same vowel sound as in the word "crook". In "crook", the vowel sound is /ʊ/ as in "book" or "hook". However, in "door", the vowel sound is /ɔː/ as in "floor" or "more".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which word should come first in the dictionary?
- A.
Straight
- B.
Strain
- C.
Strict
Correct Answer
A. StraightExplanation
In a dictionary, words are typically arranged in alphabetical order. In this case, "straight" should come before "strain" and "strict" because "s" comes before both "t" and "r" in the alphabet. Therefore, "straight" would be the word that comes first in the dictionary.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The children ___ their lunches on their desks
- A.
Has
- B.
Have
- C.
Hasn't
Correct Answer
B. HaveExplanation
The word "children" is plural, so it requires a plural verb. The correct verb form in the present tense for the pronoun "they" is "have." Therefore, the correct answer is "have."Rate this question:
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- 11.
Of the three Jada is the ___.
- A.
Short
- B.
Shorter
- C.
Shortest
Correct Answer
C. ShortestExplanation
Among the three options, "shortest" is the superlative form of the adjective "short". It indicates that Jada is the least tall or has the least height compared to the others.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Mother told us not to play ____ footed.
- A.
Bear
- B.
Beer
- C.
Bare
Correct Answer
C. BareExplanation
The correct answer is "bare". In this sentence, "bare" is the appropriate word because it means without any covering or protection. The sentence implies that the mother instructed the speaker and others not to play without shoes or socks on their feet. "Bear" refers to an animal, while "beer" is an alcoholic beverage, neither of which make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Choose the correct punctuation: Where are you going __
- A.
!
- B.
?
- C.
"
Correct Answer
B. ?Explanation
The correct punctuation for the sentence "Where are you going?" is a question mark. A question mark is used to indicate a direct question in written English. In this case, the sentence is asking for information about the destination of the person being addressed.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Choose the synonym for the underlined word: There was a bad odour coming from the drain.
- A.
Perfume
- B.
Smell
- C.
Gas
Correct Answer
B. SmellExplanation
The word "odour" in the sentence refers to a particular scent or smell. Therefore, the synonym for "odour" is "smell".Rate this question:
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- 15.
Chose the antonym for the underlined word: The boys were early for school.
- A.
Late
- B.
On time
- C.
Ready
Correct Answer
A. LateExplanation
The word "early" means before the expected or usual time, while the word "late" means after the expected or usual time. Therefore, "late" is the antonym of "early" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which word is a compound word?
- A.
Rides
- B.
Enjoy
- C.
Playground
Correct Answer
C. PlaygroundExplanation
A compound word is formed by combining two separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "playground" is a compound word because it is made up of the words "play" and "ground."Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the correct sentence:
- A.
I bought a gift for my sister yesterday.
- B.
I buys a gift for my sister yesterday.
- C.
I buy a gift for my sister yesterday.
Correct Answer
A. I bought a gift for my sister yesterday.Explanation
The correct sentence is "I bought a gift for my sister yesterday." This sentence is in the past tense, which is appropriate for an action that occurred yesterday. The subject "I" matches with the verb "bought" in the correct form. Additionally, the use of "a" before "gift" is grammatically correct.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Pronouns are used in place of verbs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Pronouns are used in place of nouns, not verbs. Pronouns are words that can replace a noun to avoid repetition in a sentence. They can take the place of a person, place, thing, or idea. Verbs, on the other hand, are action words that express an action or a state of being. So, the statement that pronouns are used in place of verbs is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Troy ________ in a bunk bed. (sleep , sleeps, sleeping)
Correct Answer
sleepsExplanation
The correct answer is "sleeps" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Troy" is singular, so it requires the verb form "sleeps" to agree with it.Rate this question:
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I ________ a juicy, ripe mango. (has, have, haven't)
Correct Answer
haveExplanation
The correct answer is "have". In this sentence, the subject "I" is singular, but the verb "have" is used in the plural form. This is because "have" is the correct form of the verb to use with the pronoun "I" in the present tense.Rate this question:
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