My PREFACE for my test compendium in English 115 (Language Testing)

Learning is not at all done by the person who wants to acquire knowledge; although, most of the work is his, the materials laid upon him also affect his cognition. This is the work of test givers. They provide well-though and diligently planned tests that are all together authentic, reliable and valid. This compilation of tests is one instrument that helps its students to understand the requisites of language and grammar.

As the author of this compendium, I hope that you, students, will learn not only about grammar, reading, writing and listening but might as well reflect on the values either exhibited or implied but surely injected in the readings. Tests do not just measure knowledge, right? As we go on digging the corner of our minds, realizations and reflections tap our cerebrum. For whatever that runs in your minds during tests, you are responsible to handle that.

I know preparing for and taking a test is like a torture, we are like cake mixtures that tremble in the turning-on of an oven. But I tell you, as I went on with this condense of exercises, I say it is much tougher; especially when you are too conscientious to meet the standards of a good test. My brain jogged a lot, my hypothalamus got mad as I do and undo my questionnaires and my eyes and my hands got tired as I dig my fingers into the keyboard.

In this compilation, you can encounter tests on grammar which helps you to enhance and improve your vocabulary and which will master your skills in comprehending unfamiliar terms without depending on a thesaurus. Another kind of test which you can find are the reading tests which assist you to construe both literally and figuratively on the theme, knowledge and wisdom offered by the scribbles on a sheet. On the next turn you will find exercises that will gradually help you in making good compositions. And lastly are bonus exercises which I hope will help you improve your listening skills. I also provided an answer key for checking.

May you find it fun to learn and unlearn as you go through these test questions.




Actub, lovely p.
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