Practice Test for Reading and Writing (1st Mastery Test)

Which sentence best demonstrates assimilation?

• She can't hear you.

• I need to go.

• We will arrive late.

• She is waiting.

In which phrase does catenation occur?

• Jump over

• Not at all

• Go inside

• Sleep early

What is an example of elision?

• He does not know.

• Tell me about it.

• I don't know.

• Look at this.

Which of the following phrases shows intrusion?

• We all agree

• Book club

• She might go

• Can I have one

Which of the following words demonstrates gemination?

• Swimming

• Classroom

• Tomato

• Lion

Which word contains an example of assimilation?

• Sandbag

• Football

• Notebook

• Pillowcase

In which sentence does elision most likely occur?

• She always arrives early.

• I will eat breakfast.

• I don't want to.

• He is coming later.

Where does catenation occur in the phrase "Take it away"?

• Between "Take" and "it"

• Between "it" and "away"

• Between "Take" and "away"

• No catenation occurs

Which of the following phrases shows an example of intrusion?

• No entry

• Law and order

• New idea

• Leave it here

What is the effect of assimilation in the phrase "Good boy"?

• The /d/ sound in "good" becomes /b/.

• The /g/ sound in "good" disappears.

• The /b/ sound in "boy" changes to /d/.

• There is no assimilation.