Developing Receptive Skills Quiz
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Which word can be classified as a noun based on the given text?

  • mayor
  • fat
  • actor (correct)
  • electrocute
  • In the sentence 'The mayor seems alright,' why is 'mayor' classified as a noun?

  • It is an adjective
  • It is a verb
  • It is a conjunction
  • It can have an article before it (correct)
  • Why is 'fat' not classified as a noun in the sentence '*The fat seem alright'?

  • It is a verb
  • It cannot have an article before it
  • It is a preposition
  • It does not typically occur with adjectives or articles (correct)
  • Which of the following words is NOT a noun based on the examples provided?

    <p>seem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, which word could potentially be identified as a noun due to its ending?

    <p>adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 'electrocute' not classified as a noun?

    <p>'a' cannot be placed before it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an adjective?

    <p>Describe a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an adjective inflect to show the comparative form?

    <p>Append -er at the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When showing the superlative form, which ending do adjectives that use -er for comparison also take?

    <p>Take -est at the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form does a possessive noun take?

    <p>Add an apostrophe followed by -s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a noun is in both the subject and object roles, what form does it take for possessive?

    <p>Add an apostrophe followed by -s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is considered the communication skill used most often in the assimilation of information according to Norris (1993)?

    <p>Listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is successful listening difficult to measure compared to written and spoken evidence?

    <p>It relies on the listener's decoding skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill can help improve speaking skills when practiced more?

    <p>Listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first listening skill taught, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Recognizing the need for more information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it suggested to make a decision to do more outside of class this semester?

    <p>To enhance both receptive and productive skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for effective listening, according to the text?

    <p>Understanding the purpose of a message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is correctly capitalized according to the provided text?

    <p>death of a salesman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of words are generally capitalized when referring to geographical regions or structures?

    <p>major words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is correctly capitalized according to the rules provided?

    <p>independence day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses in a sentence?

    <p>; (semicolon)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example where correct capitalization is applied?

    <p>the renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In names of religions and holy writings, which part of speech should have their first letters capitalized?

    <p>all major words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between transitive active verbs and transitive passive verbs?

    <p>The subject of the sentence in transitive passive verbs is the receiver of the action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major word class does 'charity' belong to according to the text?

    <p>Noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of inflection, what does the example 'tiger/tigress' illustrate?

    <p>Attachment to reflect gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the possessive 's ('s) attachment indicate for a noun according to the text?

    <p>Possession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a transitive passive verb differ from an intransitive verb?

    <p>Intransitive verbs have the receiver as the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The house was demolished.' What type of voice is this sentence written in?

    <p>Passive voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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