LANTITE Literacy Component 5

Question 1

Which option correctly identifies the type of text structure used when a writer presents a problem followed by possible solutions?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

The problem-and-solution structure explicitly identifies an issue and then presents one or more ways to address it.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that is written in the passive voice:

Accepted Answer

The essays were marked carefully by the teacher.

Answer

In passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performing it; here 'essays' receive the action 'were marked'.

Question 3

Which word is a homophone of 'their'?

Accepted Answer

There

Answer

'Their' and 'there' are homophones — they sound identical but have different spellings and meanings.

Question 4

A student reads a biography of a scientist. This text type is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Non-fiction

Answer

A biography is a factual account of a real person's life and is therefore classified as non-fiction.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the test was difficult.

Answer

The preposition 'between' requires object pronouns; 'me' is the correct object pronoun, not 'I' or 'myself'.

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