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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'electrocute' not classified as a noun?

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

What is the role of an adjective?

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

How does an adjective inflect to show the comparative form?

<p>Append -er at the end (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form does a possessive noun take?

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

Which skill can help improve speaking skills when practiced more?

<p>Listening (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>the renaissance (D)</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 (A)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Noun (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Possession (D)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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