The Best Test Preparation for the Mect: Massachusetts Educator Certification Tests-Communication and Literacy Skills Test

by Rae, Gail; Research & Education Staff; Research and Education Association

• ISBN13: 9780878912858
• ISBN10: 0878912851
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

For prospective educators seeking teacher certification in Massachusetts. This test preparation book includes a detailed review and three full-length exams for the Communication and Literacy Skills Test. The review covers comprehension and analysis of reading passages, interpretation of visual data, knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics, and the development of summaries and composition. Drill questions are also provided to reinforce the review.

Table of Contents

Passing the Communication and Literacy Skills Test	1	(10)
About This Book	3	(1)
About the Test	3	(1)
How to Use This Book	4	(1)
Format of the Communication and Literacy Skills Test	5	(1)
About the Review Sections	5	(1)
Scoring the Communication and Literacy Skills Test	5	(1)
Studying for the Communication and Literacy Skills Test	6	(1)
The Day of the Test	7	(1)
Test-Taking Tips	7	(2)
Communication and Literacy Skills Test Study Schedule	9	(2)
Reading Subtest Review	11	(102)
Vocabulary Review	13	(43)
Similar Forms and Sounds	13	(5)
Multiple Meanings	18	(1)
Connotation and Denotation	19	(1)
Vocabulary Builder	20	(36)
Reading Review	56	(57)
Understanding the Meanings of Words and Phrases Through Context Clues	56	(2)
Purpose, Audience, and Point of View	58	(8)
Evaluating an Argument in Written Material	66	(1)
Scanning for Basic Features	67	(2)
Evidence	69	(2)
Cause and Effect	71	(1)
Ideas in Opposition	71	(1)
Logic	72	(4)
Strategies for Critical Reading of Passages	76	(28)
Interpretation of Graphic Information Questions	104	(9)
Writing Subtest Review	113	(324)
Written Mechanics	115	(4)
Sentence Order and Sequence of Ideas in a Paragraph	115	(1)
Transitions	116	(3)
Grammar and Usage	119	(83)
Word Choice Skills	119	(7)
Sentence Structure Skills	126	(7)
Effective Use of Negatives in a Sentence	133	(4)
Verbs	137	(5)
Subject-Verb Agreement	142	(6)
Pronouns	148	(9)
Adjectives and Adverbs	157	(6)
Punctuation	163	(20)
Capitalization	183	(6)
Spelling	189	(13)
Written Composition	202	(19)
Pre-Writing/Planning	202	(6)
Writing Your Essay	208	(8)
Proofreading	216	(1)
Revising	217	(1)
Editing	217	(4)
Practice Test 1	221	(72)
Reading	223	(19)
Writing	242	(24)
Answer Key	266	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	267	(26)
Practice Test 2	293	(72)
Reading	295	(21)
Writing	316	(24)
Answer Key	340	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	341	(24)
Practice Test 3	365	(72)
Reading	367	(19)
Writing	386	(26)
Answer Key	412	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	413	(24)
Answer Sheets	437