General Education: English (Elem) Practice Questions — Set 5

Question 1

According to the passage, a "fixed mindset" is the belief that:

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Intelligence is static and cannot be changed.

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Failure is an opportunity.

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Hard work is more important than dedication.

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Intelligence can be developed.

Question 2

What is the author's primary purpose in this passage?

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To contrast two different beliefs about intelligence

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To criticize the work of Carol Dweck

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To prove that all students have a fixed mindset

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To explain why students should never fail

Question 3

Which of the following statements would a student with a *growth mindset* most likely say after failing a test?

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"I will find out what I did wrong and try a new study method for next time."

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"This proves I am just not good at this subject."

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"The test was unfair and the teacher is bad."

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"I'm going to drop this class because I will never be able to pass it, and it is better to quit now."

Question 4

What is the central point of this passage?

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Formative and summative assessments have different goals and are used at different times.

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All assessment is judgmental and should be used to evaluate students at the end of the year.

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Assessment of learning is like a coach, while assessment for learning is like a judge.

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Formative assessment is better and should replace all summative assessment.

Question 5

The author compares formative assessment to a "coach" to emphasize that it is:

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Supportive and intended for improvement

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The only assessment that matters

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Designed to give a final score

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Meant to be a competition

Question 6

Which of the following is the best example of "assessment *of* learning"?

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A final exam at the end of a semester.

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Students reviewing their own essays (peer review).

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A short quiz at the beginning of class.

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A teacher asking, "Thumbs up if you understand?".

Question 7

What can be inferred about the timing of the two assessments?

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Formative assessment happens continuously, while summative assessment happens at specific endpoints.

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Summative assessment happens daily, while formative assessment happens once a year.

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Formative assessment is only for the teacher, and summative assessment is only for the student.

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Both assessments only happen at the end of a unit.

Question 8

What is the author's primary purpose?

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To differentiate between two key types of assessment.

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To argue that all testing is bad.

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To describe the job of a coach and a judge.

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To create new terms for old ideas.

Question 9

In English grammar, what is the past tense of 'grind'?

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Ground

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Grinded

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Groan

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Grand

Question 10

Which part of speech modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Adjective

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Verb