English Skills Assessment

Arjun, Grace, and Aria were playing a game. Suddenly, a mischievous cat decided to join in the fun. What did the cat sit on?

• mat

• table

• chair

• rug

Answer explanation

The cat sat on the mat.

Hey there! What is the synonym of 'happy'?

• joyful

• tired

• sad

• angry

Answer explanation

The synonym of 'happy' is 'joyful', as both words convey a sense of positive emotions and contentment.

Hey there! Let's find the error in this sentence: 'She don't like to eat vegetables.'

• The mistake is using 'vegetables' instead of 'vegetable'.

• The mistake is using 'to' before 'eat'.

• The mistake is using 'don't' instead of 'doesn't'.

• The mistake is using 'like' instead of 'likes'.

Answer explanation

The error is using 'don't' instead of 'doesn't'.

Hey there! Listen to the audio clip and tell me which word you hear: 'elephant'

• elephantoid

• elephantine

• elephantiasis

• elephant

Answer explanation

The correct word heard in the audio clip is 'elephant', which matches the last option in the answer choices.

Hey there! Let's have some fun with words! Which of the following best describes the word 'vivid'? a) dull b) bright c) sad

• pale

• gloomy

• colorful

• bright

Answer explanation

The correct definition of the word 'vivid' is bright, not dull or sad. Therefore, the correct choice is 'bright'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for a fun day out? a) Anika is going to the park. b) Lily am going to the park. c) Ava are going to the park.

• Anika going to the park.

• Lily am going to the park.

• Anika is going to the park.

• Ava are going to the park.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'They are going to the park' because 'are' is the correct verb form to match the plural subject 'They'.

Hey there! Let's have some fun! What's the opposite of 'begin'?

• end

• stop

• cease

• halt

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'begin' is 'end', as 'end' represents the opposite action of starting something.

Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Abigail is excited ___ trying new recipes.'

• on

• with

• at

• in

Answer explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is 'in'. 'She is interested in learning new languages.' This preposition is commonly used to indicate interest or involvement in a particular subject or activity.

Hey there! Listen to the audio clip and tell me what word you hear: 'restaurant'

• restauran

• restaurant

• restaurante

• resturant

Answer explanation

The correct word heard in the audio clip is 'restaurant', which matches the spelling in the second answer choice.

Which verb correctly fills in the blank to complete the sentence: 'Noah _____ to the store yesterday.' a) go b) goes c) went

• c) went

• go

• goes

• going

Answer explanation

The correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is 'went' as it indicates past tense, matching with 'yesterday' in the sentence.