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1.

What is the correct way to divide 'monument' into syllables?
- A.
  
  Mo-nu-ment
- B.
  
  Mon-u-ment
- C.
  
  Monu-ment
Correct Answer
B. 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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2.

Which word is spelt correctly?
- A.
  
  Aprron
- B.
  
  Appron
- C.
  
  Apron
Correct Answer
C. Apron

Explanation
The word "apron" is spelled correctly.

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3.

Which word has the same vowel sound as mule?
- A.
  
  Music
- B.
  
  Puppy
- C.
  
  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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4.

Which word is incorrectly spelt?
- A.
  
  Lieght
- B.
  
  Weight
- C.
  
  Height
Correct Answer
A. Lieght

Explanation
The word "lieght" is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "light".

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5.

Which word has two syllables?
- A.
  
  Sun
- B.
  
  Make
- C.
  
  Happy
Correct Answer
C. 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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6.

Which word has the same -ow as in grown
- A.
  
  Lower
- B.
  
  Found
- C.
  
  Mow
Correct Answer
B. Found

Explanation
The word "found" has the same "-ow" sound as in "grown".

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7.

Which word rhymes with tent?
- A.
  
  Tenth
- B.
  
  Spent
- C.
  
  Lend
Correct Answer
B. Spent

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

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8.

Which of the following words do not have the same vowel sound as in the word "crook" ?
- A.
  
  Hook
- B.
  
  Look
- C.
  
  Door
Correct Answer
C. 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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9.

Which word should come first in the dictionary?
- A.
  
  Straight
- B.
  
  Strain
- C.
  
  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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10.

The children ___ their lunches on their desks
- A.
  
  Has
- B.
  
  Have
- C.
  
  Hasn't
Correct Answer
B. 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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11.

Of the three Jada is the ___.
- A.
  
  Short
- B.
  
  Shorter
- C.
  
  Shortest
Correct Answer
C. 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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12.

Mother told us not to play ____ footed.
- A.
  
  Bear
- B.
  
  Beer
- C.
  
  Bare
Correct Answer
C. 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.

Choose the correct punctuation: Where are you going __
- A.
  
  !
- B.
  
  ?
- C.
  
  "
Correct Answer
B. ?

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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14.

Choose the synonym for the underlined word: There was a bad odour coming from the drain.
- A.
  
  Perfume
- B.
  
  Smell
- C.
  
  Gas
Correct Answer
B. 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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15.

Chose the antonym for the underlined word: The boys were early for school.
- A.
  
  Late
- B.
  
  On time
- C.
  
  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 is a compound word?
- A.
  
  Rides
- B.
  
  Enjoy
- C.
  
  Playground
Correct Answer
C. 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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17.

Choose the correct sentence:
- A.
  
  I bought a gift for my sister yesterday.
- B.
  
  I buys a gift for my sister yesterday.
- C.
  
  I buy a gift for my sister yesterday.
Correct Answer
A. I bought a gift for my sister yesterday.

Explanation
The correct sentence is "I bought a gift for my sister yesterday." This sentence is in the past tense, which is appropriate for an action that occurred yesterday. The subject "I" matches with the verb "bought" in the correct form. Additionally, the use of "a" before "gift" is grammatically correct.

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18.

Pronouns are used in place of verbs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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19.

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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20.

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

Correct Answer
have

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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Language Arts Diagnostic Quiz

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

Which word is spelt correctly?

Which word has the same vowel sound as mule?

Which word is incorrectly spelt?

Which word has two syllables?

Which word has the same -ow as in grown

Which word rhymes with tent?

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

Which word should come first in the dictionary?

The children ___ their lunches on their desks

Of the three Jada is the ___.

Mother told us not to play ____ footed.

Choose the correct punctuation: Where are you going __

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

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

Which word is a compound word?

Choose the correct sentence:

Pronouns are used in place of verbs.

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

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