English 1
First language acquisition second language acquisition 1. Babbling 2. One-word stage/holophrastic stage 3. Two-word stage 4. Telegraphic stage/early multiword stage 5. Later multiword stage
1. Babbling
One question about capitalization was about a trip to Washington DC, which is correct? A ...Senator Hodger... the Capitol B Abraham Lincoln....... Slavery C George Washington
A ...Senator Hodger... the Capitol
you shouldn't put down a book because you have all this other stuff to do... you may never finish reading it. "Life is like a river and is always changing" "You wont put it down." What is the tone? A Acceptance B Frustration
A Acceptance
What should be done during the writing stage of Revision? A Adding Supporting details B Getting ideas C Brainstorm ideas
A Adding Supporting details
A non-fiction story of a women( that her leg hurt and that it still hurts)? A Biography sketch and she wants to travel more B Passage from textbook C encyclopedia
A Biography sketch and she wants to travel more
Understand alliteration and how to pick it out of a reading such as Shakespeare excerpts Sonnet 73 A Death's second self B Lifes second self
A Death's second self
For someone who their first language involves the alphabet (not English), how will it help when learning English A Help them understand the connection between print and reading B Will know the letters from English C Visual Discrimination B Already knowing the symbols and sound relationship
A Help them understand the connection between print and reading
What sentence would be the best starter if describing/writing a process? A How long does it take for a glacier to melt/or form B How long would it take to travel to space? C dog using its senses to identify people
A How long does it take for a glacier to melt/or form
Which is a compound sentence? A I don't like fishing, but I'll go for the ride B He gave me a ticket. C I do not like fishing.
A I don't like fishing, but I'll go for the ride
The key research feature of an educational website would fulfill the same function as which of the following sections of a textbook? A Index B research C Revision
A Index
Read excerpt about a boy experience with the rain, identify a simile. A Like a massive army marching on the trees B The boy experience the rain differently C In the rain, the boy jumps in the puddle.
A Like a massive army marching on the trees
What type of behavior is atypical for a second language learner? A Making the same grammatical mistakes in both languages B second language learner learn slower than their non-English learning peers C they use the same learning approach when speaking their native and second language ()= D secondary language learner needs visuals in order to overcome language barriers
A Making the same grammatical mistakes in both languages
Standard Capitalization? A Mr. Bates took us to see the Capitol. B I'm ready to go to the Store.
A Mr. Bates took us to see the Capitol.
Why is it difficult for children to identify phonemes in spoken language? A Phonemes are coarticulated and blended in normal speech B phoneme frequency can be captured/blended as a whole.
A Phonemes are coarticulated and blended in normal speech
How would a reader be able to verify if an informational text about a current political issue? A Reliable source B Gathered the information C information on the internet
A Reliable source
Emily Dickinson poems start off saying "success is counted sweetest" Theme success is valued most by those who have failed. Which stanza is different A Stanza 1 B Stanza 2 C Stanza 3
A Stanza 1
Which of the following examples best illustrates appropriate use of pauses in a poetry reputation? A Taking cues from a poem's punctuation to use pauses in a way that emphasizes meaning B Using slight pauses between words in a poem to emphasize their sound while reading at an even pace C Pausing to the end of each line in a poem to highlight the poem's structure D Pausing briefly for dramatic effect before and after powerful imagery in a poem.
A Taking cues from a poem's punctuation to use pauses in a way that emphasizes meaning
Passage of man talking about Steven Crane how he wrote 2 short stories and then went to war? A The irony of his position in war and how he died. B Irony of his position in war and how he lived C Irony of his position in life and how he lived D Irony of his position in life and how he died
A The irony of his position in war and how he died.
Which sentence is the correct form of using apostrophe? A The students' paper B The student's paper C The students paper
A The students' paper
Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence? A Three presents were sitting on the floor, the biggest was wrapped in red paper. B Three presents were sitting on the floor. The biggest was wrapped in red paper. C Three presents were sitting on the floor; the biggest was wrapped in red paper.
A Three presents were sitting on the floor, the biggest was wrapped in red paper.
What would cover letter best be used for? A explain document enclosed B sent after the interview C explain a product
A explain document enclosed
A writing describing a woman, Deborah, a former soldier and now a farmer's wife, and her life. What literary device is used? A foreshadow B personification C Symbolism D Allegory
A foreshadow
During language acquisition as English as a second language a student begins making opinions/comments. What stage are they in? A intermediate fluency B early start production C vocabulary words are similar
A intermediate fluency
Author being BIAS in a passage A lack of evidence/support B acknowledge other authors C contradicts other authors
A lack of evidence/support
Like the bodiless heads you see sometimes in circus sideshows, it is as though I have been surrounded by mirrors of hard, distorting glass. A simile B metaphor C poem
A simile
Which sentence requires structural analysis for someone to understand the meaning of the word? A structural analysis B context clues
A structural analysis
What has at least one vowel and consonant sounds? A syllable B onset C cluster
A syllable
Which of the following statement accurately describes the research based rationale for having students read excerpt from the play in addition to reading a book? A Internet is accurate B Better understanding C gives more information
B Better understanding
Passage about kids learning syntax: "Its innate to them" A Hard for them B Comes naturally C Work to come easy
B Comes naturally
writing out the ideas you have in the topic A order by importance B Compare & organize ideas
B Compare & organize ideas
Someone wants to write into a newspaper and have their letter to the editor published in order to encourage readers to take action. Question about whether or not to include lots of background information in an article? A Background knowledge is not necessary B Do readers have background knowledge on topic
B Do readers have background knowledge on topic
Question about a passage that describes a man's perception of a storm.The question asked what tone was the excerpt. The passage's tone was excitement, how the man would run to look out the window, etc. A Boring B Exhilarating C Exhausting
B Exhilarating
A writing describing a woman, Deborah, a former soldier and now a farmer's wife, and her life, What type is it? A Narrative B Fairytale C Informational
B Fairytale
Which capitalization is wrong? A Vice President Ward didn't run for president. B In Australia, Summer is a long season.
B In Australia, Summer is a long season.
What determines the quantitative tool for ability to read? A number for accurately pronounced words B Length of words and sentences C Rhetorical devices
B Length of words and sentences
Most clearly requires contextual analysis: pronunciation and meaning of multi syllable words A Jogging and walking at a rapid pace several times a day was found to be among the most beneficial form of exercise B Local guide
B Local guide
What type of behavior is atypical for a second language? A Making the mistake in home language B Making the same mistakes in both languages
B Making the same mistakes in both languages
What would a teacher notice first about a 3rd grader reading at an advanced level independently, but had difficulty comprehending a passage that was at level, so which of these answer choices is the cause of their difficulty? A Characterization B Morphological knowledge C language development
B Morphological knowledge
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject verb agreement? A Most paintings in the museum are masterpiece B Most paintings in the museum are masterpieces C Most painting in the museum are masterpieces
B Most paintings in the museum are masterpieces
Which word would be the easiest for a beginner speller to decode? A Universe B Napkin C Young
B Napkin
Which best explains why distinguishing phonemes in spoken words present a challenge for most children? A The problem is phoneme frequency can be captured/blended as a whole. B The problem is phoneme frequency and can't be captured/blended as a whole.
B The problem is phoneme frequency and can't be captured/blended as a whole.
What is a writer's first plan for a rough draft? A get ideas on paper brainstorming B To get all of the prewriting ideas into print. C To fix errors on the paper
B To get all of the prewriting ideas into print.
Question asking what a book citation was missing A Author B Year published C Book title
B Year published
What does having a student read outloud an unfamiliar passage show you A Main idea B ability to decode C ability to read
B ability to decode
What are set of words with the same root A depend, inscribe, describe B description, inscribe, describe C description, inscribe, descend
B description, inscribe, describe
Teacher using a book and a play during class. How does it benefit the students? Diary of Anne Frank A So all students receive grade level text B enhance student's learning C so students have a secondary source
B enhance student's learning
The King and the fox story. What type is it? A non-fiction B fairy-tale C based on a true story
B fairy-tale
Read excerpt (from an African American kid protagonist) What does the metaphor "bears hibernate in winter and comes out in spring' mean from the excerpt? A racism B faith C dehumanize
B faith
Research paper primary and secondary resources- what to do with info? A Compile information similar from each article, you create your topics from your resources, to your outline as supporting statements for your research... I chose this one but unsure B find information that was stated more than once in an article, use direct quotes from it...
B find information that was stated more than once in an article, use direct quotes from it...
Part 2 The king & the fox what is the author trying to convey? A symbolism B foreshadowing C personification
B foreshadowing
The king & the fox what is the author trying to convey? A symbolism B foreshadowing C personification
B foreshadowing
A kinder student who understands phonemic awareness should be able to A read at their levels B identify consonants and the sounds they make C able to sound out sight words
B identify consonants and the sounds they make
"New York at Night" by Amy Lowell, what literary device did she use? A alliteration B personification C symbolism D simile
B personification
There was a writing about those that died fighting in a war holding down lines in order for victory A the last two prose did not support the first. B the last two prose supported the first.
B the last two prose supported the first.
morpheme A the largest meaningful piece of a word B the smallest meaningful piece of a word
B the smallest meaningful piece of a word
The main benefit of using computer presentation software to enhance oral presentation is that such software enables a speaker to? *Audience was kids* A A montage of video game ads towards kids B video clip of children reciting television commercial slogans they have seen
B video clip of children reciting television commercial slogans they have seen
you shouldn't put down a book because you have all this other stuff to do... you may never finish reading it. "Life is like a river and is always changing" "You wont put it down." What is the meaning of the passage? A Encourage people to pick up a book and read B your meaning of the book changes overtime you read it
B your meaning of the book changes overtime you read it
Which passage needs citation? A Kennedy said.... B A film then it italics the film C 90% of high school students said that they take too many tests
C 90% of high school students said that they take too many tests
A writing describing a woman, Deborah, a former soldier and now a farmer's wife, and her life, what kind of writing is it? *2part question* A passage text B encyclopedia C Biographic sketch
C Biographic sketch
Which website talks about smoking diseases? Question was different though, what website would you go to for accurate information on the dangers of radiation from cellular devices? A Wikepida.org. B smoking.net C Cdc.gov for smoking
C Cdc.gov for smoking
How can you tell if..... ? A Poorly organized B Uses inappropriate and awkward wording C Contains logical fallacy D Violate standard conventions of written language
C Contains logical fallacy
Which of the following would be most effective when organized by increasing importance in an essay? Organizational approach in research: when to use? A What historians say are causes for the civil war B Negative effects of alcohol abuse in adolescents C Contributors to an ecosystem D Rhetorical strategies in advertising
C Contributors to an ecosystem
which is a compound sentence A I don't like fishing at night time. B Fishing is always nice when there is someone with you. C I don't like fishing, but I'll go for the ride
C I don't like fishing, but I'll go for the ride
another excerpt about a lotus put in a jar, what feelings you get from the excerpt A chaotic B Silence C Reverence
C Reverence
A phoneme can best be described as the? A largest distinctive speech sound within a spoken word B Symbols and letters C Smallest distinctive speech sound within a spoken word
C Smallest distinctive speech sound within a spoken word
A skilled kindergartner would have a solid understanding of the alphabetic principle if they can: A State each letter of the alphabet B State most of the letters of the alphabet C State the beginning and ending sounds of the alphabet
C State the beginning and ending sounds of the alphabet
Someone wants to write into a newspaper and have their letter to the editor published in order to encourage readers to take action. Which should the writer know beforehand? A How often letters to the editor are published B When it will be published and in what section I thought this was the best answer C What previous knowledge and concerns readers already have
C What previous knowledge and concerns readers already have
What can a student notice from a paper/article that will make it appear unbiased? A Structure of the paper B The way the writer gathers and presents info. C Writer includes other point of views.
C Writer includes other point of views.
Passage of man talking about Steven Crane how he wrote 2 short stories and then went to war. what form of writing did he use in this passage A compound sentences B informational C cause and effect D opinion
C cause and effect
Read excerpt (from an African American kid protagonist) explain what "bodiless heads" meant? A racism B injustice C dehumanize
C dehumanize
another excerpt about a lotus put in a jar, what does the lotus represent? A flower that is blossoming B girls life that is blossoming C girl growing up and blossoming
C girl growing up and blossoming
Child using word bleeblee to ask for blanket family now calls blanket bleeble what language acquisition? A dialect B difference C idiolect
C idiolect
There was a short poem "The chimney lies" that asked what kind of language is used or something A alliteration B symbolism C personification
C personification
The main benefit of using computer presentation is that such software enables a speaker to? A Takingpauses between sentences B The presenter uses it as a visual aide for both the presenter and the audience to track the lecturer's coverage C to apply to the setting and make it feel conversational
C to apply to the setting and make it feel conversational
What is a writer's plan for the revision process? A to proof read B to double check for spelling errors C to ensure that the ideas flow logically and that the writer's points are present with clarity
C to ensure that the ideas flow logically and that the writer's points are present with clarity
Which of the following paired words contain the same vowel phoneme? A choose, weigh B ate, choose C weigh, ate
C weigh, ate
In which of the following sentences does the syntax allow for two different interpretations? A I forgot to wind my watch before putting it on. B I forgot to wind my watch before putting it on. C Everyday, before I go to work, I eat breakfast by myself. D I served the soup to the woman with the spoon.
D I served the soup to the woman with the spoon.
If kids can make jokes and riddles this is because? A they understand phonemes B reading a lot of books/texts C Phonetic awareness D Lexical Ambiguity
D Lexical Ambiguity
A question about good oral presentation using notes and or outline? A Taking pauses between sentences B To help stay on track C to apply to the setting and make it feel conversational D The presenter uses it as a visual aide for both the presenter and the audience to track the lecturer's coverage
D The presenter uses it as a visual aide for both the presenter and the audience to track the lecturer's coverage
A base of a word that changes the entire word? A adding "ed" to a verb B adding an "S" to a nous C add "er" to adjective D adding "ment" to a verb
D adding "ment" to a verb
During language acquisition when does a student develop competency in English Oral Written communication? A babbling B two word stage C intermediate stage D advanced fluency
D advanced fluency
Which letters articulate when said? A m/n B t/k C f/g D p/b
D p/b
Correct citation of an anthology? (poems) Gave an incomplete citation and asked what else it needed to be complete A ISBN number B complete work C Author name D page numbers
D page numbers
