Teachers Test Prep CSET Subtest 1
Questions and Answers
the idea that, in English, words are made up of letters that approximate the sounds
heard when we speak these words is called - ANS-alphabetic principle
A teacher shows her student a picture of a fictional creature called a blurk. She asks
them what two of these creatures would be called and they respond correctly with
blurks. Her students demonstrated - ANS-the ability to use morphological rules instead
of remembering past experiences
most languages are similar in which respect - ANS-the basic principles of phrase
structure (subject/predicate)
clues to words connotative means can usually be found - ANS-in etymology, context in
which it is used, historic usage
A 5 year old child becomes confused when his father rolls his eyes and says "that guy
was really helpful" following an argument with an unhelpful store clerk. the childs
confusion is due to - ANS-lack of understanding the role of pragmatics in interpreting
meaning
a child says the phrase "I hungry". this can be considered an example of - ANS-
telegraphic speech
an individual who speaks language historically related to English may have an
advantage in learning English as a second language - ANS-many words and roots are
likely to have similar spellings and meanings
which of the following is considered the best predictor of a child's success in learning to
read - ANS-phonemic awareness and understanding of letters
which of the following represents a case of exceptional language development - ANS-6
year old frequently communicated using holophrases
Prewriting strategies do not include - ANS-copy editing
anaphora, the repetition of a certain phrase in rhetorical speech, is most effective for -
ANS-creating a feeling of building excitement or importance
Questions and Answers
the idea that, in English, words are made up of letters that approximate the sounds
heard when we speak these words is called - ANS-alphabetic principle
A teacher shows her student a picture of a fictional creature called a blurk. She asks
them what two of these creatures would be called and they respond correctly with
blurks. Her students demonstrated - ANS-the ability to use morphological rules instead
of remembering past experiences
most languages are similar in which respect - ANS-the basic principles of phrase
structure (subject/predicate)
clues to words connotative means can usually be found - ANS-in etymology, context in
which it is used, historic usage
A 5 year old child becomes confused when his father rolls his eyes and says "that guy
was really helpful" following an argument with an unhelpful store clerk. the childs
confusion is due to - ANS-lack of understanding the role of pragmatics in interpreting
meaning
a child says the phrase "I hungry". this can be considered an example of - ANS-
telegraphic speech
an individual who speaks language historically related to English may have an
advantage in learning English as a second language - ANS-many words and roots are
likely to have similar spellings and meanings
which of the following is considered the best predictor of a child's success in learning to
read - ANS-phonemic awareness and understanding of letters
which of the following represents a case of exceptional language development - ANS-6
year old frequently communicated using holophrases
Prewriting strategies do not include - ANS-copy editing
anaphora, the repetition of a certain phrase in rhetorical speech, is most effective for -
ANS-creating a feeling of building excitement or importance
