NYSTCE NYSTCE English Language Arts (003) 2

Question 1

Which foundational reading skill involves understanding that spoken words are made up of individual sounds?

Accepted Answer

Phonemic awareness

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Phonics

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Fluency

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Morphology

Question 2

A teacher asks students to identify the root word in 'unhappiness.' What skill is being assessed?

Accepted Answer

Morphological analysis

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Phonological awareness

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Syntax

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Pragmatics

Question 3

Which type of comprehension question asks students to recall information stated directly in the text?

Accepted Answer

Literal

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Inferential

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Evaluative

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Analytical

Question 4

A teacher uses a Venn diagram to compare two characters. Which comprehension strategy does this support?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

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Summarizing

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Sequencing

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Cause and effect

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

To convince readers to adopt a viewpoint or take action

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To entertain readers with a fictional story

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To explain how something works

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To describe a personal experience

Question 6

Which vocabulary strategy involves using surrounding words and sentences to determine the meaning of an unknown word?

Accepted Answer

Context clues

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Dictionary use

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Semantic mapping

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Syllabication