COMPASS English as a Second Language (ESL) 1

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct article?

Accepted Answer

She is an honest woman.

Answer

Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel sound; 'honest' starts with a silent 'h' giving a vowel sound.

Question 2

Choose the correct verb form: 'He _____ to school every day.'

Accepted Answer

goes

Answer

Third-person singular subjects in simple present tense require the verb with '-s': goes.

Question 3

Which sentence is in the past perfect tense?

Accepted Answer

She had finished her homework before dinner.

Answer

Past perfect uses 'had + past participle' to show an action completed before another past event.

Question 4

Select the correct preposition: 'The meeting is _____ Monday morning.'

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

Use 'on' with specific days and dates.

Question 5

Which word is a conjunction?

Accepted Answer

because

Answer

'Because' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a reason or cause.

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