CELDT CELDT Grammar and Language Structures 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive noun?

Accepted Answer

The dog's bowl is empty.

Answer

To show possession for a singular noun like 'dog,' add an apostrophe followed by 's' (dog's).

Question 2

What type of sentence is: 'Please close the door.'?

Accepted Answer

Imperative

Answer

An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request, like 'Please close the door.'

Question 3

Which word is a preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the table'?

Accepted Answer

On

Answer

'On' is a preposition that shows the relationship between 'book' and 'table' in terms of location.

Question 4

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

Accepted Answer

The children play outside.

Answer

'Children' is plural, so the plural verb 'play' (not 'plays') is required.

Question 5

Which sentence uses a comparative adjective correctly?

Accepted Answer

This book is better.

Answer

'Better' is the correct irregular comparative form of 'good'; 'more better' and 'gooder' are incorrect.

CELDT - California English Language Development Test Practice Test