CELDT CELDT Grammar and Language Structures

Question 1

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

She doesn't like apples.

Answer

With a singular third-person subject like 'she,' the correct negative form is 'doesn't' (does not).

Question 2

What is the correct past tense of the verb 'go'?

Accepted Answer

Went

Answer

'Went' is the irregular past tense form of the verb 'go.'

Question 3

Which sentence uses the correct article?

Accepted Answer

I saw an elephant.

Answer

The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as 'elephant.'

Question 4

Which sentence is in the future tense?

Accepted Answer

She will walk to school.

Answer

Using 'will' before a verb indicates future tense, showing an action that has not yet happened.

Question 5

Which word is a conjunction in this sentence: 'I like pizza but my sister prefers pasta'?

Accepted Answer

But

Answer

'But' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two contrasting independent clauses.

CELDT - California English Language Development Test Practice Test