Practice Test Geeks(LANTITE) Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Practice Test
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Literacy Component Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is an example of an abstract noun?

    Answer: Freedom

    Abstract nouns refer to concepts, ideas, or qualities that cannot be physically perceived, such as freedom, love, or justice.

  2. A student writes: 'The data shows that reading scores has improved.' What error is present?

    Answer: Subject-verb agreement error

    'Data' is treated as plural in formal usage, so the verb should be 'show', not 'shows'.

  3. Which best describes the purpose of a persuasive text?

    Answer: To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

    Persuasive texts are written with the deliberate aim of influencing the reader's beliefs, opinions, or actions.

  4. Which sentence contains a correctly used relative clause?

    Answer: The student who studied hardest passed the test.

    The relative clause 'who studied hardest' correctly modifies 'student' without redundant pronouns.

  5. The suffix '-ology' in words like 'psychology' and 'biology' means:

    Answer: Study or science of

    The suffix '-ology' comes from Greek and means 'the study or science of' a particular subject.

  6. Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

    Answer: Who could argue against the value of education?

    A rhetorical question is asked for effect and does not expect a direct answer; it implies an obvious or desired response.

  7. In grammar, what is an antecedent?

    Answer: The noun to which a pronoun refers

    An antecedent is the noun or noun phrase that a pronoun replaces or refers to earlier in the text.

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