1st Grade Pre/Post Test
Vowels are essential to understand so that one can get the right pronunciation of a word. Before the class starts take up the quiz below on vowels and see just how good you have got in pronouncing since the last class. Have fun while learning as you do it with your neighbor.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which word has the short e sound?
- A.
Heap
- B.
Help
- C.
Hover
- D.
Hippo
Correct Answer
B. HelpExplanation
The word "Help" has the short e sound.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The word stay has what vowel sound?
- A.
Long A
- B.
Short a
- C.
Long i
- D.
Short u
Correct Answer
A. Long AExplanation
The word "stay" has the vowel sound of "Long A". This is because the letter "a" in "stay" is pronounced as the long vowel sound /eɪ/, as in words like "say" or "way".Rate this question:
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- 3.
What word ends like dish?
- A.
Tree
- B.
Chat
- C.
Stash
- D.
Should
Correct Answer
C. StashExplanation
The word "Stash" ends like "dish" because both words have the same ending sound "sh".Rate this question:
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- 4.
What word has the same /er/ sound as hurt?
- A.
Start
- B.
Sort
- C.
Stir
- D.
Stove
Correct Answer
C. StirExplanation
The word "stir" has the same /er/ sound as "hurt". Both words have the same vowel sound represented by the letters "er".Rate this question:
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- 5.
What word starts the same as globe?
- A.
Thin
- B.
Blast
- C.
Fret
- D.
Glove
Correct Answer
D. GloveExplanation
The word "glove" starts with the same letter as the word "globe".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Mom told us to ___________ our lunch to school.
- A.
School
- B.
Go
- C.
Take
- D.
Food
Correct Answer
C. TakeExplanation
The correct answer is "Take". In this context, "take" means to bring or carry something with you. Therefore, the correct phrase would be "take our lunch to school", indicating that the mom wants the children to bring their lunch with them when they go to school.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Each month the ____________ has a face.
- A.
Moon
- B.
Full
- C.
Yellow
- D.
Bus
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- 8.
A ________ is straight like an arrow.
- A.
Time
- B.
Line
- C.
Circle
- D.
Hand
Correct Answer
B. LineExplanation
A line is straight like an arrow because it has no curves or bends. It is a one-dimensional geometric figure that extends infinitely in both directions. Just like an arrow, a line represents a direct and uninterrupted path from one point to another, without any detours or deviations.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The robins were building a _________________ in the tree.
- A.
Car
- B.
Plant
- C.
Nest
- D.
Sun
Correct Answer
C. NestExplanation
The robins were building a nest in the tree. A nest is a structure that birds build to lay their eggs and raise their young. It provides a safe and secure place for the birds to live and protect their eggs or chicks from predators. Building a nest is an instinctive behavior for many bird species, including robins. They use twigs, grass, and other materials to construct a sturdy and comfortable nest.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Sara saw _______________ at the circus.
- A.
Books
- B.
Clowns
- C.
Fans
- D.
Sat
Correct Answer
B. ClownsExplanation
Sara saw clowns at the circus.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Our English teacher gives us math homework.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that our English teacher gives us math homework. Since the subject is English, it is unlikely that the English teacher would assign math homework. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Panda bears are raining in China.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
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- 13.
The boys use wind to get the kite up in the sky.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the boys are using wind as a source of power to lift the kite up into the sky. Wind provides the necessary force to create lift and keep the kite airborne.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Amy laughed when she fell off of her bike.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that Amy laughed when she fell off her bike. However, this statement contradicts common sense as falling off a bike is usually a painful or embarrassing experience, so it is unlikely that Amy would laugh in such a situation. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Does this sentence make sense? She cut the tree and put it on her cereal
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The sentence does not make sense because cutting a tree and putting it on cereal is not a logical action.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The blue ________ in the closet was his favorite.
- A.
Flower
- B.
Shirt
- C.
Monkey
- D.
Start
Correct Answer
B. ShirtExplanation
The correct answer is "Shirt" because it is the only option that makes sense in the given context. The sentence mentions a closet, which is a common place to store clothing items like shirts. Additionally, the word "favorite" implies a personal preference, suggesting that the blue shirt holds a special significance to the person mentioned in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Mr. Smith was a _____________ who liked to ride his horse each day.
- A.
Cowboy
- B.
Raincoat
- C.
Playground
- D.
Sunshine
Correct Answer
A. CowboyExplanation
The correct answer is cowboy because a cowboy is someone who rides horses and is associated with the Western lifestyle. Mr. Smith's preference for riding his horse each day suggests that he enjoys activities typically associated with cowboys, such as horseback riding.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Last night Max had a _______________ that he was flying through the air.
- A.
Railroad
- B.
Dream
- C.
Shot
- D.
Man
Correct Answer
B. DreamExplanation
Max had a dream that he was flying through the air.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Mark liked to get up _____________ for school each day.
- A.
Table
- B.
Early
- C.
Have
- D.
Now
Correct Answer
B. EarlyExplanation
Mark liked to get up early for school each day.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Amy made _______ with the new girl in her class.
- A.
Friends
- B.
Play
- C.
Heal
- D.
Teacher
Correct Answer
A. FriendsExplanation
The correct answer is "Friends" because the sentence implies that Amy developed a relationship with the new girl in her class. "Friends" is the most appropriate word to describe a positive relationship between two individuals. The other options, such as "Play," "Heal," and "Teacher," do not fit the context of the sentence and do not convey the same meaning as "Friends."Rate this question:
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