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What is the PRIMARY purpose of the document described by this excerpt?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of the document described by this excerpt?
Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the excerpt regarding the 2025 Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon English Individual Subject Test?
Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the excerpt regarding the 2025 Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon English Individual Subject Test?
What is the role of "Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" in the context of this excerpt?
What is the role of "Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" in the context of this excerpt?
What is the significance of the phrase "Permission to copy…Electronic distribution limited…" in the excerpt?
What is the significance of the phrase "Permission to copy…Electronic distribution limited…" in the excerpt?
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Which of the following best describes the tone of the excerpt?
Which of the following best describes the tone of the excerpt?
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What is the plural form of "hoof"?
What is the plural form of "hoof"?
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Which of the following words is an exception to the rule of adding 'es' to form the plural of words ending in a consonant followed by 'o'?
Which of the following words is an exception to the rule of adding 'es' to form the plural of words ending in a consonant followed by 'o'?
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What is the plural form of "addendum"?
What is the plural form of "addendum"?
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What is the plural form of "mother-in-law"?
What is the plural form of "mother-in-law"?
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What is the plural form of "firefly"?
What is the plural form of "firefly"?
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Which word root, when combined with a prefix or suffix, would most likely refer to a device used to measure the curvature of the Earth?
Which word root, when combined with a prefix or suffix, would most likely refer to a device used to measure the curvature of the Earth?
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Which word root is most closely related to the idea of "fast" or "rapid"?
Which word root is most closely related to the idea of "fast" or "rapid"?
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Which word root is most likely to be used in a scientific term related to the study of underwater life?
Which word root is most likely to be used in a scientific term related to the study of underwater life?
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Which word root, combined with a suitable prefix or suffix, would create a word that best describes the act of making a substance less dense by introducing air bubbles?
Which word root, combined with a suitable prefix or suffix, would create a word that best describes the act of making a substance less dense by introducing air bubbles?
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Which word root would most likely be part of a word that describes a type of map that shows the position of stars in the sky?
Which word root would most likely be part of a word that describes a type of map that shows the position of stars in the sky?
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Which word root is most likely to appear in a word describing a type of government where people are encouraged to participate actively in decision-making?
Which word root is most likely to appear in a word describing a type of government where people are encouraged to participate actively in decision-making?
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Which word root, when combined with other roots or prefixes, would most likely be found in a word describing a process that breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones?
Which word root, when combined with other roots or prefixes, would most likely be found in a word describing a process that breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones?
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Which word root, combined with an appropriate prefix or suffix, could potentially be used to create a word describing a device that transmits information across long distances using water waves?
Which word root, combined with an appropriate prefix or suffix, could potentially be used to create a word describing a device that transmits information across long distances using water waves?
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Which word root is most closely related to the concept of 'making something better' or 'improving something'?
Which word root is most closely related to the concept of 'making something better' or 'improving something'?
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Which word root, when combined with a prefix or suffix, would most likely be found in a word describing a substance that can be easily stretched or pulled without breaking?
Which word root, when combined with a prefix or suffix, would most likely be found in a word describing a substance that can be easily stretched or pulled without breaking?
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What is the correct grammatical tense for the following sentence: "I will have cooked the turkey before the guests arrive."
What is the correct grammatical tense for the following sentence: "I will have cooked the turkey before the guests arrive."
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Which of the following sentences uses the past progressive tense?
Which of the following sentences uses the past progressive tense?
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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
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Identify the grammatical tense used in this sentence: "I am cooking."
Identify the grammatical tense used in this sentence: "I am cooking."
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What does the future perfect progressive tense suggest about an action?
What does the future perfect progressive tense suggest about an action?
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Which sentence uses the past perfect progressive tense?
Which sentence uses the past perfect progressive tense?
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The mnemonic "FANBOYS" helps remember which type of conjunction?
The mnemonic "FANBOYS" helps remember which type of conjunction?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the past perfect progressive tense?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the past perfect progressive tense?
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Which of the following would be capitalized according to the provided rules?
Which of the following would be capitalized according to the provided rules?
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Which of the following would be correct ?
Which of the following would be correct ?
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Which statement is TRUE about the capitalization of the names of specific people and common nouns?
Which statement is TRUE about the capitalization of the names of specific people and common nouns?
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When is the first word of a direct quotation NOT capitalized?
When is the first word of a direct quotation NOT capitalized?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the capitalization of names of planets?
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the capitalization of names of planets?
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Which of the following is a correct example of capitalization based on information provided in the text?
Which of the following is a correct example of capitalization based on information provided in the text?
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Which of the following are NOT capitalized?
Which of the following are NOT capitalized?
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Based on the text, which is a CORRECT example of capitalization?
Based on the text, which is a CORRECT example of capitalization?
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Which word pair is NOT a pair of homophones?
Which word pair is NOT a pair of homophones?
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Which definition is INCORRECTLY matched with its corresponding word?
Which definition is INCORRECTLY matched with its corresponding word?
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What is the main reason why the author suggests using a dictionary when using these words formally?
What is the main reason why the author suggests using a dictionary when using these words formally?
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Which word, when used formally, would require a dictionary to gain a comprehensive understanding of its various meanings?
Which word, when used formally, would require a dictionary to gain a comprehensive understanding of its various meanings?
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Which of these words can function as both a noun and a verb?
Which of these words can function as both a noun and a verb?
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Which word pair illustrates the concept of being "opposed; reluctant"?
Which word pair illustrates the concept of being "opposed; reluctant"?
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The author emphasizes the importance of understanding homophones' definitions. Which of these activities would NOT help achieve this understanding?
The author emphasizes the importance of understanding homophones' definitions. Which of these activities would NOT help achieve this understanding?
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Based on the content, why are homophones considered a challenge for spelling?
Based on the content, why are homophones considered a challenge for spelling?
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Study Notes
2025 Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon English Subject Test Study Guide
- Based on 7th and 8th grade Common Core Standards for English Language Arts
- Based on 2024 AJHD Study Guide with updated practice tests and worksheets
- Study guide covers English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing, vocabulary, punctuation, capitalization, and more.
- Includes worksheets, review quizzes, and practice tests.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to the Study Guide (pages 1-2)
- Definitions of Parts of Speech (pages 3-15)
- Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences (pages 16-20)
- Capitalization and Punctuation (pages 21-31)
- Spelling (pages 32-37)
- Roots of Words (pages 38-39)
- Prefixes and Suffixes (pages 40-41)
- Commonly Misspelled Words (pages 42-43)
- Homophones (pages 44-49)
- Worksheets and Review Quizzes (pages 50-115)
- Practice Tests (pages 115-136)
- Answer Keys (pages 137-204)
- Table of Contents (pages 89-90, 183, 21-31)
- Rules of Capitalization, Punctuation (pages 21-22, 26-27, 29)
- The Period (page 26)
- Correct Punctuation (page 27)
- The Comma (page 28)
- Colon (page 29)
- Semicolon (page 30)
- Capitalization and Punctuation Rules (page 31)
- Apostrophe (page 32)
- Hyphen (page 33)
- Italics (page 34)
- Spelling (pages 36-37)
- Roots of Words (pages 42–43)
- Prefixes and Suffixes (pages 44-45)
- List of Commonly Misspelled Words (pages 46-47)
- Homophones (pages 48-49)
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Test your understanding of the 2025 Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon English Individual Subject Test. This quiz covers various aspects of grammar, plural forms, and specific content from the excerpt provided. Assess your comprehension and knowledge of writing and academic procedures.
