LANTITE Literacy Component 3

Question 1

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She saw a dog walking down the street wearing a hat.

Answer

The modifier 'wearing a hat' is misplaced; it appears to describe the dog rather than the intended subject.

Question 2

A text uses first-person perspective throughout. Which pronoun is characteristic of this narrative point of view?

Accepted Answer

I

Answer

First-person perspective uses 'I' (and 'we'), with the narrator recounting events from their own viewpoint.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'inferential comprehension'?

Accepted Answer

Understanding meaning not directly stated but implied by the text

Answer

Inferential comprehension involves reading between the lines to draw conclusions the author implies but does not explicitly state.

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the semi-colon?

Accepted Answer

The exam was difficult; however, most students passed.

Answer

A semi-colon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially when followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'however'.

Question 5

The prefix 'mal-' as in 'malpractice' means:

Accepted Answer

Bad or wrongly

Answer

The prefix 'mal-' derives from Latin meaning 'bad' or 'wrongly', indicating something faulty or improper.

(LANTITE) Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Practice Test