ESOL GACE - TEST 1 QUESTIONS
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Figurative Language CORRECT ANSWERS Uses figures of speech (similes,
metaphors, etc.)
Superlative Adjectives CORRECT ANSWERS Compares three or more nouns. 3rd and
highest degree (best, silliest, most, & least).
Comparative Adjectives CORRECT ANSWERS Compares two nouns. 2nd degree
(cuter, higher, older, bigger,etc.)
Comparative Structures CORRECT ANSWERS Structures used for making
comparisons.
Adverb CORRECT ANSWERS Modifies a verb, adjective, determiner, noun phrase,
clause, or sentence. (ex: gently, quite, very, rudely, rudely grabbed)
Antecedent CORRECT ANSWERS Precedes (comes before) something else. (Her and
sister = feminine pronouns)
Conjunction CORRECT ANSWERS Examples: and, but, if, etc.
Diphthong CORRECT ANSWERS Two adjacent vowels in one word. One syllable. (ex:
out - ou, toy - oy)
Voiceless Consonant CORRECT ANSWERS Letters that do not provide vibrations in
the Adam's apple. (ex: ch, f, k, p, s, sh, t, th)
Secondary Stress CORRECT ANSWERS 2nd most intensely stressed syllable. Usually
only applies to longer words of four or more syllables.
Word Stress CORRECT ANSWERS The volume at which certain words or phrases are
spoken. One syllable is normally said loudly and the others are said quietly.
Nasalization CORRECT ANSWERS Production of speech sounds by emitting air
through the nasal cavity. English features three nasalized consonants: n, m, and ng.
Aspiration CORRECT ANSWERS Strong burst of breath that accompanies either the
release or the closure of some speech sounds. (ex: hat, pat, keel)
, Irregular Verbs CORRECT ANSWERS Verbs that don't have -d, -ed, or -ied endings.
(ex: go, get, come, take, shook)
Adverbs of Frequency CORRECT ANSWERS Answer "how frequently?" or "how
often?" (ex: daily, weekly)
Possessive Pronouns CORRECT ANSWERS Replace possessive adjectives and
nouns (ex: my dog -> mine or her haircut -> hers)
Equal Education Opportunities Act CORRECT ANSWERS States that all children
enrolled in public schools are entitled to equal education opportunities without regard to
race, color, sex, or national origin. States that the neighborhood is the appropriate basis
for determining public school assignments. Communicates meaningfully with non-
English-speaking or limited parents or guardians of ESOL students.
Cross-Culture CORRECT ANSWERS Interaction of people from different backgrounds.
Communicative Language Teaching CORRECT ANSWERS Interaction is the means &
goal for this teaching style. Meaningful conversations, only language used is target
language. Teacher sets up real life situations and students do not know answers before
hand.
Interference CORRECT ANSWERS The influence of one language on another in
speech
Intonation Patterns CORRECT ANSWERS The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
For example, take the sentence, "When does the meeting start?" The word "start"—
including the question mark—rises up or comes up in your voice when you utter the
word.
Alliteration CORRECT ANSWERS Number of words have the same first consonant
sound. (ex: PayPal, Krispy Kreme)
Connected Speech CORRECT ANSWERS Certain sounds are linked together to
produce a natural flow of speech. (ex: ask him turns into ask Kim)
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) CORRECT ANSWERS Language
skills needed in social situations. It is the day-to-day language needed to interact
socially with other people. English language learners (ELLs) employ BIC skills when
they are on the playground, in the lunch room,on the school bus, at parties, playing
sports and talking on the telephone.
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) CORRECT ANSWERS Formal
academic learning. This includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing about subject
area content material. This level of language learning is essential for students to
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SOLUTIONS!!!
Figurative Language CORRECT ANSWERS Uses figures of speech (similes,
metaphors, etc.)
Superlative Adjectives CORRECT ANSWERS Compares three or more nouns. 3rd and
highest degree (best, silliest, most, & least).
Comparative Adjectives CORRECT ANSWERS Compares two nouns. 2nd degree
(cuter, higher, older, bigger,etc.)
Comparative Structures CORRECT ANSWERS Structures used for making
comparisons.
Adverb CORRECT ANSWERS Modifies a verb, adjective, determiner, noun phrase,
clause, or sentence. (ex: gently, quite, very, rudely, rudely grabbed)
Antecedent CORRECT ANSWERS Precedes (comes before) something else. (Her and
sister = feminine pronouns)
Conjunction CORRECT ANSWERS Examples: and, but, if, etc.
Diphthong CORRECT ANSWERS Two adjacent vowels in one word. One syllable. (ex:
out - ou, toy - oy)
Voiceless Consonant CORRECT ANSWERS Letters that do not provide vibrations in
the Adam's apple. (ex: ch, f, k, p, s, sh, t, th)
Secondary Stress CORRECT ANSWERS 2nd most intensely stressed syllable. Usually
only applies to longer words of four or more syllables.
Word Stress CORRECT ANSWERS The volume at which certain words or phrases are
spoken. One syllable is normally said loudly and the others are said quietly.
Nasalization CORRECT ANSWERS Production of speech sounds by emitting air
through the nasal cavity. English features three nasalized consonants: n, m, and ng.
Aspiration CORRECT ANSWERS Strong burst of breath that accompanies either the
release or the closure of some speech sounds. (ex: hat, pat, keel)
, Irregular Verbs CORRECT ANSWERS Verbs that don't have -d, -ed, or -ied endings.
(ex: go, get, come, take, shook)
Adverbs of Frequency CORRECT ANSWERS Answer "how frequently?" or "how
often?" (ex: daily, weekly)
Possessive Pronouns CORRECT ANSWERS Replace possessive adjectives and
nouns (ex: my dog -> mine or her haircut -> hers)
Equal Education Opportunities Act CORRECT ANSWERS States that all children
enrolled in public schools are entitled to equal education opportunities without regard to
race, color, sex, or national origin. States that the neighborhood is the appropriate basis
for determining public school assignments. Communicates meaningfully with non-
English-speaking or limited parents or guardians of ESOL students.
Cross-Culture CORRECT ANSWERS Interaction of people from different backgrounds.
Communicative Language Teaching CORRECT ANSWERS Interaction is the means &
goal for this teaching style. Meaningful conversations, only language used is target
language. Teacher sets up real life situations and students do not know answers before
hand.
Interference CORRECT ANSWERS The influence of one language on another in
speech
Intonation Patterns CORRECT ANSWERS The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
For example, take the sentence, "When does the meeting start?" The word "start"—
including the question mark—rises up or comes up in your voice when you utter the
word.
Alliteration CORRECT ANSWERS Number of words have the same first consonant
sound. (ex: PayPal, Krispy Kreme)
Connected Speech CORRECT ANSWERS Certain sounds are linked together to
produce a natural flow of speech. (ex: ask him turns into ask Kim)
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) CORRECT ANSWERS Language
skills needed in social situations. It is the day-to-day language needed to interact
socially with other people. English language learners (ELLs) employ BIC skills when
they are on the playground, in the lunch room,on the school bus, at parties, playing
sports and talking on the telephone.
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) CORRECT ANSWERS Formal
academic learning. This includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing about subject
area content material. This level of language learning is essential for students to
