CELSA Basic 4

Question 1

Choose the correct word: 'The loud music had a negative ___ on her ability to concentrate.'

Accepted Answer

effect

Answer

'Effect' is typically used as a noun meaning result or outcome, as it is here after the article 'a.'

Question 2

Which sentence uses 'then' and 'than' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She is taller than her sister, and then she grew even more.

Answer

'Than' is used for comparisons; 'then' refers to time or sequence.

Question 3

Select the correct word(s): '___ going to put ___ books over ___.'

Accepted Answer

They're / their / there

Answer

'They're' = they are; 'their' = belonging to them; 'there' = a place or location.

Question 4

Based on context, what does 'diligent' mean? 'The diligent student completed every assignment on time and reviewed her notes daily.'

Accepted Answer

Hardworking and persistent

Answer

Context clues like 'completed every assignment on time' and 'reviewed notes daily' indicate 'diligent' means hardworking.

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Wordy

Answer

'Verbose' means using more words than necessary; 'wordy' is the closest synonym.

(CELSA) Combined English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test