MoCA Sentence Repetition 2

Question 1

In the MoCA sentence repetition task, how many sentences does the examiner read to the patient?

Accepted Answer

Two sentences

Answer

The MoCA presents two sentences for the patient to repeat verbatim.

Question 2

What is the maximum score a patient can earn on the MoCA sentence repetition item?

Accepted Answer

2 points

Answer

One point is awarded for each correctly repeated sentence, for a maximum of 2 points.

Question 3

Which cognitive domain does sentence repetition primarily assess on the MoCA?

Accepted Answer

Language

Answer

Sentence repetition is classified under the Language domain of the MoCA.

Question 4

A patient repeats a MoCA sentence but omits one word. How should the examiner score this?

Accepted Answer

No credit for that sentence

Answer

The sentence must be repeated exactly; any omission means no credit for that sentence.

Question 5

The first MoCA sentence for repetition begins with 'I only know that John is the one...' — what does this sentence test alongside language?

Accepted Answer

Working memory and attention

Answer

Sentence repetition also taxes working memory and auditory attention, not just language.

(MoCA) Montreal Cognitive Assessment Practice Test