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What is the author's main purpose in the paragraph below?
Some tools we use at home everyday are wedges.
A wedge is a simple machine that is also a type of inclined plane.
It has sloping sides and sometimes has a sharp edge.
What is the author's main purpose in the paragraph below?
Some tools we use at home everyday are wedges. A wedge is a simple machine that is also a type of inclined plane. It has sloping sides and sometimes has a sharp edge.
- To persuade
- To inform (correct)
- To entertain
- To trick
Both puzzle gears in this system will always turn in opposite directions. Which prefix can be added to the underlined word to make the sentence below correct?
When the big gear turns in a clockwise direction, the small gear turns clockwise.
Both puzzle gears in this system will always turn in opposite directions. Which prefix can be added to the underlined word to make the sentence below correct?
When the big gear turns in a clockwise direction, the small gear turns clockwise.
- un-
- anti- (correct)
- in-
- dis-
The bankruptcy at his company, left him home.
Which suffix can be added to the underlined noun "home" to make the sentence above grammatically correct?
The bankruptcy at his company, left him home. Which suffix can be added to the underlined noun "home" to make the sentence above grammatically correct?
- -ity
- -ment
- -ing
- -less (correct)
What is the correct syllabication for the word "Obesity"?
What is the correct syllabication for the word "Obesity"?
What is the correct syllabication for the word "Presentation"?
What is the correct syllabication for the word "Presentation"?
How many pages would you find information about the British, in the Table of Contents provided?
How many pages would you find information about the British, in the Table of Contents provided?
What information is found on page 11, according to the Table of Contents shown?
What information is found on page 11, according to the Table of Contents shown?
On which page of the book would you find words and their meaning, that may not be familiar to the reader?
On which page of the book would you find words and their meaning, that may not be familiar to the reader?
On which page of the book, can you read about adverbs of time?
On which page of the book, can you read about adverbs of time?
Where can you find the index in the book?
Where can you find the index in the book?
How many kinds of nouns are listed in this index?
How many kinds of nouns are listed in this index?
Match the following words in Column A with an appropriate word from Column B, to create a compound word
Column A | Column B
------- ----| --------
butter | guard
brain | fly
body | storm
Match the following words in Column A with an appropriate word from Column B, to create a compound word
Column A | Column B ------- ----| -------- butter | guard brain | fly body | storm
His whole ______ and manner were remarkable.
His whole ______ and manner were remarkable.
They _______ found the cat up on the roof.
They _______ found the cat up on the roof.
Write down one text feature found on an advertisement.
Write down one text feature found on an advertisement.
Underline the Simple Subject in the following sentence.
The young and energetic teacher did a good job.
Underline the Simple Subject in the following sentence. The young and energetic teacher did a good job.
Underline the Complete Predicate in the following sentence.
John enjoys watching the sunset in the evenings.
Underline the Complete Predicate in the following sentence. John enjoys watching the sunset in the evenings.
Underline the Noun Phrase in the following sentence.
The blue dolphin performed tricks for the audience.
Underline the Noun Phrase in the following sentence. The blue dolphin performed tricks for the audience.
Underline the Noun Phrase in the following sentence.
My friends from school have invited me to dinner.
Underline the Noun Phrase in the following sentence. My friends from school have invited me to dinner.
The teacher will accept late homework, _____, she will take points off the grade.
The teacher will accept late homework, _____, she will take points off the grade.
______ my son finishes his homework, he can't go out.
______ my son finishes his homework, he can't go out.
Rewrite the sentence below into Direct Speech:
The teacher told us that all the girls were playing in the garden.
Rewrite the sentence below into Direct Speech:
The teacher told us that all the girls were playing in the garden.
Rewrite the sentence below into Indirect Speech:
The professor said, "Nobody can solve the problem."
Rewrite the sentence below into Indirect Speech:
The professor said, "Nobody can solve the problem."
What is the main idea of the passage below:
He took his friends with him to the garage. They found lots of different machines. Some were simple: levers, wedges, wheel and axle. Others were complex such as starters, power drills and grinders.
What is the main idea of the passage below:
He took his friends with him to the garage. They found lots of different machines. Some were simple: levers, wedges, wheel and axle. Others were complex such as starters, power drills and grinders.
Write a topic sentence and a concluding sentence for the following paragraph:
He took his friends with him to the garage. They found lots of different machines. Some were simple: levers, wedges, wheel and axle. Others were complex such as starters, power drills and grinders.
Write a topic sentence and a concluding sentence for the following paragraph:
He took his friends with him to the garage. They found lots of different machines. Some were simple: levers, wedges, wheel and axle. Others were complex such as starters, power drills and grinders.
Rearrange the following sentences into a logical paragraph
(a) The king's eldest son was next in line to rule the kingdom.
(b) To secure his plan, he forced the three brothers into exile.
(c) In a distant land, a powerful ruler left his kingdom to his three young sons.
(d) However, the army commander had other plans and sought the throne for himself.
Rearrange the following sentences into a logical paragraph
(a) The king's eldest son was next in line to rule the kingdom. (b) To secure his plan, he forced the three brothers into exile. (c) In a distant land, a powerful ruler left his kingdom to his three young sons. (d) However, the army commander had other plans and sought the throne for himself.
Flashcards
Author's Purpose
Author's Purpose
The reason an author writes a text.
Prefix
Prefix
A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
Suffix
Suffix
A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or part of speech.
Syllabication
Syllabication
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Index
Index
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Noun
Noun
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Pronoun
Pronoun
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Simple Subject
Simple Subject
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Complete Predicate
Complete Predicate
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Noun Phrase
Noun Phrase
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Transitional Word
Transitional Word
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Direct Speech
Direct Speech
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Indirect Speech
Indirect Speech
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Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
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Concluding Sentence
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Simple Machine
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Study Notes
Language Arts Exam - December 2023
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Instructions: Answer all questions. The paper is worth 40 marks.
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Multiple Choice - Purpose: Identify the author's purpose in a given paragraph.
Question 1
- Question: What is the author's main purpose?
- Options: A. To entertain, B. To inform, C. To persuade, D. To trick
- Answer Explanation: The paragraph describes wedges as a type of simple machine. The purpose is to inform.
Question 2
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Question: Which prefix can be added to the underlined word to make the sentence below correct?
"When the big gear turns in a clockwise direction, the small gear turns __________ clockwise." -
Options: A. in-, B. dis-, C. anti-, D. un-
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Answer Explanation: The missing prefix should indicate opposition or the opposite direction. "Anti-" is the appropriate prefix meaning opposite direction.
Question 3
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Question: Which suffix can be added to the underlined noun in the sentence, to correctly change it to an adjective? "The bankruptcy at his company, left him ______ home."
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Options: A. -ing, B. -ity, C. -ment, D. -less
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Answer Explanation: The missing suffix should transform "home" (a noun) into an adjective describing something related to the state of being at home or in similar sense. The correct suffix is -less.
Question 4
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Question: Select the correct syllabication for the word "Obesity"
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Options: A. ob/e/sity, B. o/be/si/ty, C. o/bes/i/ty, D. o/be/sity
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Answer Explanation: The correct syllabication is o/be/sity.
Question 5
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Question: Select the correct pronunciation for "Presentation"
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Options: A. pre/sent/a/ti/on, B. pre/sent/a/tion, C. pres/en/ta/tion, D. pre/sen/ta/tion
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Answer Explanation: The correct pronunciation is pre/sen/ta/tion
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents: Provides page numbers for different sections in a book or document.
Questions Based on Table of Contents
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Question 6: How many pages are dedicated to information on The British?
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Answer: 13
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Question 7: What information is on page 11?
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Answer: The Tainos
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Question 8: Which page number contains unfamiliar words for the reader?
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Answer Page 60
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Question 11: What page discusses adverbs of time?
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Answer: 367
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Question 12: Where is the Index located?
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Answer: At the back of the book
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Question 13: How many kinds of nouns are listed in the Index?
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Answer: 3
Matching and Short Answer Questions (Items 17-28)
- Items 17-19: Match the words from 'Column A' to the appropriate word in 'Column B'.
- Items 20-21: Add suffixes to verbs and adjectives to form abstract nouns.
- Item 22: Identify a text feature from an advertisement
- Questions: 23-28: Identify simple subject, complete predicates, noun phrases, and correct transitional words.
Questions and Instructions (Items 29-31)
- Question 29: Convert a sentence from Direct Speech into Indirect Speech.
- Question 30: Convert a sentence from Direct Speech into Indirect or Reported Speech).
- Question 31: Determine the main idea of a specified passage
Paragraph Organization (Item 29)
- Question 29: Supply a topic sentence and a concluding sentence to the paragraph about tools/machinery found in the garage.
Paragraph Reordering (Item 30)
- Question 30: Rearrange scrambled sentences into a paragraph.
Paragraph Question (Item 30, Question)
- Question: Arrange the jumbled paragraph for a coherent discussion on a king's succession plan.
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Test your understanding of language arts concepts focused on identifying the author's purpose and manipulating prefixes and suffixes. This exam consists of multiple-choice questions aimed at assessing critical language skills. Prepare to enhance your knowledge in reading comprehension and language mechanics.
