Review Falcon Pretest - Condensed Version

Divide the word "incredible" into syllables and identify the syllable pattern.

• inc/re/di/ble Pattern: CVCV

• in/cred/i/ble Pattern: VCCV

• in/cre/di/ble Pattern: VCCCV

• in/cre/dib/le Pattern: VCV

What is the correct pronunciation for the underlined vowel pattern in "fatigue"?

• /ɪ/ as in "sit"

• /aɪ/ as in "my"

• /iː/ as in "see"

Which word contains a silent consonant?

• psalm

• salon

The "ch" in "machine" sounds like:

• /k/ as in "chorus"

• /ʃ/ as in "chef"

• /tʃ/ as in "church"

Break the word "uncomfortable" into its morphemes (meaningful parts):

• un + com + fortable

• un + comfort + able

• un + comfort + ible

• uncom + fort + able

Which word shares the same root as "spectacle"?

• inspect

• expect

• respect

• all of the above

Choose the word with correct stress placement for "complete":

• COM-plete

• com-PLETE

Which letter represents the schwa sound in "banana"?

• a (the second 'a' in banana)

• a (the first 'a' in banana)

• b (the first 'b' in banana)

• n (the first 'n' in banana)

How many syllables are in "archaeological"?

• 5

• 4

Choose the best phonetic respelling for the word "psychology":

• /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

• /psɪˈkɒlədʒi/

• /ˈpsɪkələdʒi/