Stanford Achievement Test Stanford Achievement Listening Comprehension 4

Question 1

A student hears: 'Unlike cats, dogs usually enjoy swimming.' This sentence compares dogs and cats by focusing on their—

Accepted Answer

Differences

Answer

The word 'unlike' signals a contrast, pointing out a difference between cats and dogs.

Question 2

Which is the BEST example of an important listening skill tested on the Stanford Achievement Test?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the main idea of a spoken passage

Answer

Listening comprehension tests focus on understanding spoken language, including identifying the main idea.

Question 3

A student hears a passage that ends: 'She put on her coat, grabbed her bag, and walked out the door.' The student can conclude that she is—

Accepted Answer

Leaving somewhere

Answer

Putting on a coat and grabbing a bag are actions that signal someone is leaving a place.

Question 4

In a listening passage, a speaker says 'however' to introduce a new idea. This word signals a—

Accepted Answer

Contrast

Answer

'However' is a transition word that signals a contrast or change in direction of thought.

Question 5

A student hears: 'The puppy wagged its tail when it saw the boy.' What can the listener MOST LIKELY infer?

Accepted Answer

The puppy is happy to see the boy

Answer

Dogs wag their tails when they are happy or excited, so the puppy is most likely glad to see the boy.

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