CELTA Language Analysis & Awareness 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses a modal verb to express past deduction?

Accepted Answer

She must have missed the train.

Answer

'Must have missed' expresses a logical deduction about a past event based on available evidence.

Question 2

What is the grammatical function of the underlined word in: 'Running is her favorite hobby'?

Accepted Answer

Gerund acting as subject

Answer

When an '-ing' form acts as the subject of a sentence, it functions as a gerund (a noun).

Question 3

What is a 'collocation' in English language teaching?

Accepted Answer

A pair or group of words that frequently appear together by convention

Answer

Collocations are conventional word partnerships, such as 'make a decision' or 'heavy rain,' that native speakers use habitually.

Question 4

In phonology, what does the term 'minimal pair' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Two words that differ by exactly one phoneme, such as 'ship' and 'sheep'

Answer

Minimal pairs differ in only one phoneme, making them useful for teaching pronunciation distinctions.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'defining relative clause'?

Accepted Answer

A clause that identifies which person or thing is being referred to and cannot be removed without changing the meaning

Answer

A defining relative clause specifies the noun it modifies and is essential to the sentence's meaning.

(CELTA) Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults Practice Test