Language Arts Exam - December 2023
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • -ity
  • -ment
  • -ing
  • -less (correct)
  • What is the correct syllabication for the word "Obesity"?

    <p>o/be/sity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct syllabication for the word "Presentation"?

    <p>pre/sent/a/tion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pages would you find information about the British, in the Table of Contents provided?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is found on page 11, according to the Table of Contents shown?

    <p>The Tainos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which page of the book would you find words and their meaning, that may not be familiar to the reader?

    <p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which page of the book, can you read about adverbs of time?

    <p>367</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the index in the book?

    <p>At the back of the book.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many kinds of nouns are listed in this index?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

    <p>butter = fly brain = storm body = guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    His whole ______ and manner were remarkable.

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

    They _______ found the cat up on the roof.

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

    Write down one text feature found on an advertisement.

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

    Underline the Simple Subject in the following sentence. The young and energetic teacher did a good job.

    <p>The young and energetic teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Underline the Complete Predicate in the following sentence. John enjoys watching the sunset in the evenings.

    <p>enjoys watching the sunset in the evenings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Underline the Noun Phrase in the following sentence. The blue dolphin performed tricks for the audience.

    <p>The blue dolphin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Underline the Noun Phrase in the following sentence. My friends from school have invited me to dinner.

    <p>My friends from school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The teacher will accept late homework, _____, she will take points off the grade.

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

    ______ my son finishes his homework, he can't go out.

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

    Rewrite the sentence below into Direct Speech:

    The teacher told us that all the girls were playing in the garden.

    <p>The teacher said, &quot;All the girls are playing in the garden.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rewrite the sentence below into Indirect Speech:

    The professor said, "Nobody can solve the problem."

    <p>The professor said that nobody could solve the problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>The passage describes different types of machines found in a garage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>Topic Sentence: The garage was filled with a variety of machines, both simple and complex. Concluding Sentence: From simple levers to powerful drills, the garage was a fascinating place to explore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>In a distant land, a powerful ruler left his kingdom to his three young sons. The king's eldest son was next in line to rule the kingdom. However, the army commander had other plans and sought the throne for himself. To secure his plan, he forced the three brothers into exile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Language Arts Exam - December 2023

    • Instructions: Answer all questions. The paper is worth 40 marks.

    • 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

    • 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-

    • Answer Explanation: The missing prefix should indicate opposition or the opposite direction. "Anti-" is the appropriate prefix meaning opposite direction.

    Question 3

    • 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."

    • Options: A. -ing, B. -ity, C. -ment, D. -less

    • 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

    • Question: Select the correct syllabication for the word "Obesity"

    • Options: A. ob/e/sity, B. o/be/si/ty, C. o/bes/i/ty, D. o/be/sity

    • Answer Explanation: The correct syllabication is o/be/sity.

    Question 5

    • Question: Select the correct pronunciation for "Presentation"

    • Options: A. pre/sent/a/ti/on, B. pre/sent/a/tion, C. pres/en/ta/tion, D. pre/sen/ta/tion

    • 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

    • Question 6: How many pages are dedicated to information on The British?

    • Answer: 13

    • Question 7: What information is on page 11?

    • Answer: The Tainos

    • Question 8: Which page number contains unfamiliar words for the reader?

    • Answer Page 60

    • Question 11: What page discusses adverbs of time?

    • Answer: 367

    • Question 12: Where is the Index located?

    • Answer: At the back of the book

    • Question 13: How many kinds of nouns are listed in the Index?

    • 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.

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