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.

Answer

'Students' is a plural subject, so it requires the plural verb 'were,' not 'was,' 'is,' or 'be.'

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

It turns the verb into a noun

Answer

The suffix '-tion' converts verbs into nouns (e.g., 'create' becomes 'creation,' 'educate' becomes 'education').

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

their

Answer

'Their' is the possessive pronoun showing that the hard work belongs to the students.

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

Answer

To infer means to reach a conclusion that is not directly stated, using evidence from the text and prior knowledge.

Question 5

Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?

Accepted Answer

She ran quickly to catch the bus.

Answer

Adverbs modify verbs, so 'quickly' (an adverb) correctly modifies the verb 'ran'; 'quick' is an adjective.

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