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    Choose the correct sentence:

    • I bought a gift for my sister yesterday.
    • I buys a gift for my sister yesterday. 
    • I buy a gift for my sister yesterday. 
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This Language Arts Diagnostic Quiz focuses on phonetics and spelling, testing syllable division, correct spelling, vowel sounds, and syllable count.

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  • 2. 

    I ________ a juicy, ripe mango. (has, have, haven't) 

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "have". In this sentence, the subject "I" is singular, but the verb "have" is used in the plural form. This is because "have" is the correct form of the verb to use with the pronoun "I" in the present tense.

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  • 3. 

    Which word is spelt correctly? 

    • Aprron

    • Appron

    • Apron

    Correct Answer
    A. Apron
    Explanation
    The word "apron" is spelled correctly.

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  • 4. 

    Which word has the same vowel sound as mule? 

    • Music

    • Puppy 

    • Up

    Correct Answer
    A. Music
    Explanation
    The word "music" has the same vowel sound as "mule" because both words have the long "u" sound. The "u" in both words is pronounced as /juː/.

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  • 5. 

    Of the three Jada is the ___. 

    • Short

    • Shorter

    • Shortest

    Correct Answer
    A. Shortest
    Explanation
    Among the three options, "shortest" is the superlative form of the adjective "short". It indicates that Jada is the least tall or has the least height compared to the others.

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  • 6. 

    Choose the correct punctuation: Where are you going __

    • !

    • ?

    • "

    Correct Answer
    A. ?
    Explanation
    The correct punctuation for the sentence "Where are you going?" is a question mark. A question mark is used to indicate a direct question in written English. In this case, the sentence is asking for information about the destination of the person being addressed.

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  • 7. 

    Troy ________ in a bunk bed. (sleep , sleeps, sleeping)

    Correct Answer
    sleeps
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sleeps" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Troy" is singular, so it requires the verb form "sleeps" to agree with it.

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  • 8. 

    Choose the synonym for the underlined word: There was a bad odour coming from the drain. 

    • Perfume 

    • Smell 

    • Gas 

    Correct Answer
    A. Smell 
    Explanation
    The word "odour" in the sentence refers to a particular scent or smell. Therefore, the synonym for "odour" is "smell".

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  • 9. 

    Which word is a compound word? 

    • Rides

    • Enjoy

    • Playground

    Correct Answer
    A. Playground
    Explanation
    A compound word is formed by combining two separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "playground" is a compound word because it is made up of the words "play" and "ground."

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  • 10. 

    Which word is incorrectly spelt? 

    • Lieght 

    • Weight 

    • Height 

    Correct Answer
    A. Lieght 
    Explanation
    The word "lieght" is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "light".

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  • 11. 

    Which word has two syllables? 

    • Sun 

    • Make

    • Happy

    Correct Answer
    A. Happy
    Explanation
    The word "happy" has two syllables. It can be divided into two parts: hap-py. Each part is pronounced separately, making it a two-syllable word.

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  • 12. 

    Mother told us not to play ____ footed. 

    • Bear

    • Beer 

    • Bare

    Correct Answer
    A. Bare
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "bare". In this sentence, "bare" is the appropriate word because it means without any covering or protection. The sentence implies that the mother instructed the speaker and others not to play without shoes or socks on their feet. "Bear" refers to an animal, while "beer" is an alcoholic beverage, neither of which make sense in the context of the sentence.

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  • 13. 

    Which word rhymes with tent? 

    • Tenth

    • Spent 

    • Lend 

    Correct Answer
    A. Spent 
    Explanation
    The word "spent" rhymes with "tent" because both words have the same ending sound, "-ent."

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  • 14. 

    The children ___ their lunches on their desks 

    • Has

    • Have

    • Hasn't 

    Correct Answer
    A. Have
    Explanation
    The word "children" is plural, so it requires a plural verb. The correct verb form in the present tense for the pronoun "they" is "have." Therefore, the correct answer is "have."

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  • 15. 

    Chose the antonym for the underlined word: The boys were early for school. 

    • Late 

    • On time

    • Ready

    Correct Answer
    A. Late 
    Explanation
    The word "early" means before the expected or usual time, while the word "late" means after the expected or usual time. Therefore, "late" is the antonym of "early" in this context.

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  • 16. 

    Which word should come first in the dictionary?

    • Straight 

    • Strain 

    • Strict

    Correct Answer
    A. Straight 
    Explanation
    In a dictionary, words are typically arranged in alphabetical order. In this case, "straight" should come before "strain" and "strict" because "s" comes before both "t" and "r" in the alphabet. Therefore, "straight" would be the word that comes first in the dictionary.

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  • 17. 

    Pronouns are used in place of verbs.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Pronouns are used in place of nouns, not verbs. Pronouns are words that can replace a noun to avoid repetition in a sentence. They can take the place of a person, place, thing, or idea. Verbs, on the other hand, are action words that express an action or a state of being. So, the statement that pronouns are used in place of verbs is incorrect.

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  • 18. 

    What is the correct way to divide 'monument' into syllables? 

    • Mo-nu-ment

    • Mon-u-ment

    • Monu-ment

    Correct Answer
    A. Mon-u-ment
    Explanation
    The correct way to divide 'monument' into syllables is "mon-u-ment". Each syllable in the word is separated by a hyphen, with the first syllable being "mon" and the second syllable being "u" and the third syllable being "ment".

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following words do not have the same vowel sound as in the word "crook" ? 

    • Hook

    • Look

    • Door

    Correct Answer
    A. Door
    Explanation
    The word "door" does not have the same vowel sound as in the word "crook". In "crook", the vowel sound is /ʊ/ as in "book" or "hook". However, in "door", the vowel sound is /ɔː/ as in "floor" or "more".

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  • 20. 

    Which word has the same -ow as in grown

    • Lower

    • Found

    • Mow

    Correct Answer
    A. Found
    Explanation
    The word "found" has the same "-ow" sound as in "grown".

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