English Pre-Assessment 2

What is the definition of an analogy?

• A) A type of insect

• B) A comparison between two things

• C) A mathematical equation

• D) A weather conditions

In the analogy: "Hot is to cold as fast is to ________," what word completes the analogy?

• A) Slow

• B) Quick

• C) Windy

• D) Bicycle

Analyze the relationship between the words in the analogy: "Tree is to forest as book is to ________." What word or expression completes this analogy?

• A) Pages

• B) Cover

• C) Library

• D) Story

Complete the following analogy: "Ocean is to water as desert is to ________."

• A) Heat

• B) Sand

• C) Cactus

• D) Oasis

In the analogy: "Teacher is to school as doctor is to ________," what word completes the analogy?

• A) Hospital

• B) Stethoscope

• C) Patient

• D) Medicine

What is the primary goal when listening effectively?

• A) To summarize the entire text

• B) To memorize every detail

• C) To understand and retain information

• D) To make immediate judgments

Which listening behavior involves maintaining eye contact, nodding, and giving verbal cues to show you are actively engaged?

• A) Daydreaming

• B) Effective, active listener behavior

• C) Taking extensive notes

• D) Memorizing word-for-word

What does it mean to "note down the gist of the text"?

• A) Writing a verbatim transcript

• B) Capturing the main points and central idea

• C) Creating a summary of the entire text

• D) Making detailed notes about every word

When predicting the outcome of a listening text, what skill are you demonstrating?

• A) Memory retention

• B) Critical thinking

• C) Speed listening

• D) Following instructions

Which learning objective is related to the ability to respond accurately to questions about the content, key ideas, details, and opinions presented in a listening text?

• A) Following instruction

• B) Answering questions of content, key ideas, details, and opinions

• C) Predicting the outcome of the listening text

• D) Listening effectively