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Language Proficiency Test 1

The document is a language proficiency test consisting of multiple-choice questions covering various linguistic concepts such as syntax, morphemes, subject-verb agreement, semantics, code-switching, phonetics, dialects, first and second languages, idioms, and pragmatics. Each question requires the test-taker to select the best answer that demonstrates their understanding of these language elements. The test assesses knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of language use.

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Language Proficiency Test 1

The document is a language proficiency test consisting of multiple-choice questions covering various linguistic concepts such as syntax, morphemes, subject-verb agreement, semantics, code-switching, phonetics, dialects, first and second languages, idioms, and pragmatics. Each question requires the test-taker to select the best answer that demonstrates their understanding of these language elements. The test assesses knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of language use.

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Language Proficiency Test

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.


1. What is syntax in language?
a) The study of word meanings
b) The arrangement of words in sentences
c) The origin of words
d) The sound system of a language
2. Which of the following is an example of a morpheme?
a) "un-" in "unhappy"
b) "jumped" as a whole word
c) The letter "z" in "zebra"
d) The sentence "She is kind."
3. Which sentence demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
a) The dogs barks loudly.
b) She don’t like coffee.
c) The student writes neatly.
d) He go to school every day.
4. What does "semantics" refer to in language?
a) The structure of a sentence
b) The study of meaning in words and sentences
c) The pronunciation of words
d) The rules of conversation
5. Which of the following is an example of code-switching?
a) A person speaks English at work and their native language at home.
b) A speaker shifts from formal to informal speech in different settings.
c) A student mixes English and Tagalog in one sentence.
d) A writer uses long sentences instead of short ones.
6. What is the primary function of phonetics?
a) To analyze sentence structure
b) To study word origins
c) To examine speech sounds and pronunciation
d) To interpret figurative language
7. Which of the following best defines a dialect?
a) A completely different language from the standard one
b) A variety of a language spoken in a specific region or group
c) A secret code used by certain people
d) A newly invented language
8. What is the difference between first language (L1) and second
language (L2)?
a) L1 is learned later in life, while L2 is acquired naturally.
b) L1 is acquired from birth, while L2 is learned after L1.
c) L1 is always easier to learn than L2.
d) L2 is never fully learned by adults.
9. Which of the following is an example of an idiom?
a) The sky is blue.
b) She kicked the bucket.
c) He runs fast.
d) They have three cats.
10.What is the function of pragmatics in language?
a) Understanding how context affects meaning
b) Learning correct spelling and punctuation
c) Identifying sentence patterns
d) Studying the origin of words

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