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Take the Language and Cognitive Skills Assessment Test

Assess Your Language Understanding and Reasoning Skills

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Questions: 20
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Identify the main verb in the following sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse across the yard.'
yard
mouse
chased
cat
The word 'chased' is the action performed and therefore the main verb of the sentence. Other options are nouns representing people or objects in the sentence.
Choose the synonym for 'rapid' in this context: 'The rapid growth of the plant surprised the gardener.'
Tiny
Slow
Dull
Quick
'Rapid' means fast or quick in this context. The other options do not convey speed.
If John is older than Sarah and Sarah is older than Tom, who is the youngest?
Cannot determine
John
Sarah
Tom
If John > Sarah and Sarah > Tom in age, then Tom is the youngest by transitive comparison. The relationships clearly place Tom at the end.
What is the implied meaning of 'She greeted the news with a heavy heart'?
She was happy
She was surprised
She was indifferent
She was sad
The phrase 'heavy heart' implies sadness or sorrow. It does not suggest happiness, indifference, or surprise.
Which sentence is in passive voice?
They will finish tomorrow.
The team completed the report.
She writes articles daily.
The report was completed by the team.
Passive voice uses a form of 'to be' plus a past participle and often includes 'by'. Here, 'was completed by the team' fits that structure.
In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking,' which part is the subordinate clause?
We decided to go hiking
It was raining
Go hiking
Although it was raining
A subordinate clause cannot stand alone and begins with a subordinating conjunction. 'Although it was raining' fits this definition.
Select the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was known for her ___ temperament, remaining calm under pressure.'
Brash
Fickle
Volatile
Placid
'Placid' means calm and untroubled, which matches the description. The other words imply unpredictability or boldness.
Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?
If I were you, I would apologize.
If I was you, I would apologize.
She had left before he arrived.
He asked that she leaves early.
The subjunctive mood expresses a hypothetical situation and uses 'were' for all subjects. The correct form is 'If I were you.'
What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ...?
32
64
48
24
Each term doubles the previous term (2Ã - 2=4, 4Ã - 2=8, etc.), so the next term is 16Ã - 2=32.
What strategy best helps solve complex problems by breaking them into smaller parts?
Algorithm
Heuristic
Decomposition
Guesswork
Decomposition is a problem-solving strategy that divides a complex problem into more manageable sub-problems. Other options do not emphasize this breakdown.
According to the passage: 'The invention of the printing press revolutionized society by making books widely available and promoting literacy,' what was a primary effect of the printing press?
It made books more expensive.
It spread disease.
It increased literacy rates.
It led to a decline in education quality.
The passage highlights that wider availability of books promoted literacy. The other options are not supported by the text.
In the sentence 'She gave him a gift,' what is the indirect object?
Him
Gift
Gave
She
The indirect object is the recipient of the direct object. Here, 'him' is the recipient of 'a gift.'
Complete the analogy: Emotion is to Happy as Sad is to ____?
Joyful
Angry
Melancholy
Excited
'Melancholy' relates to sadness just as 'happy' relates to joy. The other options do not match the negative emotion.
Given: All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Can you conclude that some roses fade quickly?
Yes, definitely.
All roses fade quickly.
It depends on the garden.
No, you cannot conclude that.
The premises do not specify that the roses are among the flowers that fade quickly. Therefore, no definite conclusion can be drawn.
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
The oven was preheated to bake the cake.
Walking down the street, the trees looked beautiful.
After finishing dinner, he washed the dishes.
Because he studied hard, he passed the exam.
The introductory phrase 'Walking down the street' incorrectly modifies 'the trees,' which is a misplaced subject. The other sentences have correctly attached modifiers.
Identify the antecedent of 'which' in the sentence: 'The committee approved the proposal, which was drafted nine months earlier.'
Nine months earlier
The proposal
The committee
Was drafted
The relative pronoun 'which' refers back to 'the proposal.' It indicates additional information about that noun.
Select the word that best fits the nuance in this sentence: 'Her argument was cogent and ____; it convinced the jury easily.'
Persuasive
Incoherent
Trivial
Ambiguous
'Cogent' means clear and convincing, so 'persuasive' is the best match in nuance. The other choices conflict with or undermine that clarity.
A sequence follows the rule: each term is the sum of the previous two terms multiplied by 2. If the first two terms are 1 and 2, what is the fourth term?
18
10
14
16
Term3 = (1+2)Ã - 2 = 6; Term4 = (2+6)Ã - 2 = 16. This applies the rule in two steps.
Which reason does the author give for the importance of face-to-face interaction? 'Despite smartphones, face-to-face interaction remains crucial because nonverbal cues convey empathy and trust.'
Smartphones are too expensive.
Nonverbal cues convey empathy and trust.
It saves time.
People dislike texting.
The author explicitly states that nonverbal cues in face-to-face interaction convey empathy and trust. Other options are not mentioned.
Identify the logical fallacy: 'If we allow students to redo assignments, next they will demand better grades, and soon academic standards will collapse.'
Ad hominem
Straw man
Slippery slope
Appeal to authority
This argument assumes without evidence that one event will inevitably lead to extreme consequences - a classic slippery slope fallacy.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse sentence structures and grammar patterns
  2. Evaluate vocabulary usage in context
  3. Identify key cognitive reasoning exercises
  4. Apply problem-solving strategies effectively
  5. Demonstrate comprehension through critical questions
  6. Master language and cognitive skill concepts

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Four Basic Sentence Structures - Dive into simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to give your writing superpowers. Knowing how to mix and match clauses makes your prose clear, dynamic, and fun to read. Sentence Patterns - The Writing Center, UNC
  2. Recognize Common Sentence Patterns - Spot classic blueprints like Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) to build rock-solid sentences every time. With patterns like "The chef cooked dinner," you'll see how structure brings meaning to life. Sentence Structure and Patterns - Eastern Washington University
  3. Understand Linking Verbs and Subject Complements - Linking verbs, such as "is" or "seems," bond your subject to fresh descriptions or titles. It's the secret sauce that turns "The sky appears gray" into a vivid snapshot. Sentence Patterns - University of Houston-Victoria
  4. Analyze Sentence Structure Using Parsing Techniques - Break sentences into bite-sized chunks (subjects, verbs, objects) to decode hidden grammar gems and spot sneaky mistakes. Parsing is your magnifying glass for sentence anatomy! Analyzing Sentence Structure - NLTK Book
  5. Expand Vocabulary Through Contextual Usage - Learn new words by seeing them in action, like "benevolent" in "The benevolent leader donated generously." Context helps these words stick in your mind way better than flashcards alone. Benevolent vs. Malevolent - Vocabulary.com
  6. Practice Problem-Solving Strategies - Try techniques like means-end analysis or working backward to crack any brain teaser you encounter. These approaches break big challenges into bite-sized wins. Problem-Solving Strategies to Know for Cognitive Psychology
  7. Engage in Cognitive Reasoning Exercises - Level up your critical thinking with puzzles, logic games, and brainteasers. Regular practice on Sudoku or riddles sharpens your pattern-spotting and strategic skills. IQ and Cognitive Ability Tests - Psychology Today
  8. Apply Critical Thinking to Reading Comprehension - Question the author's purpose, weigh the evidence, and sniff out biases as you read. This curiosity-driven mindset turns any article into an adventure in discovery. Strategies for Essay Writing - Harvard College Writing Center
  9. Utilize Mnemonic Devices for Grammar Rules - Turn "FANBOYS" into your grammar BFF (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to remember coordinating conjunctions on the fly. These playful memory tricks make rules stick like superglue. 7 Patterns of Sentence Structure - Daily Writing Tips
  10. Review and Practice Regularly - Daily bites of reading, writing, and review keep your language and logic skills on point. Consistency is the secret ingredient that turns practice into mastery. Creating Grammatical Sentence Patterns in English - Kent State University
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