NeSA Vocabulary and Language Conventions 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb to match the subject?

Accepted Answer

The students were excited about the NeSA results.

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The students was excited about the NeSA results.

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The students is excited about the NeSA results.

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The students be excited about the NeSA results.

Question 2

What does the suffix '-tion' indicate when added to a verb?

Accepted Answer

It turns the verb into a noun

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It makes the verb past tense

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It creates an adjective

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It creates an adverb

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The principal praised the students for _____ hard work.'

Accepted Answer

their

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there

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they're

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thier

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word 'infer' as used in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

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To directly quote the text

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To summarize a passage in one's own words

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To identify the main idea of a paragraph

Question 5

Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?

Accepted Answer

She ran quickly to catch the bus.

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She ran quick to catch the bus.

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She ran quicker to catch the bus.

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She ran quickful to catch the bus.

Question 6

The word 'benevolent' contains the Latin root 'bene,' which means:

Accepted Answer

Good or well

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Evil

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Small

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Strong