Language Learning and Testing FoundationMLAT Part III
PART III: SPELLING CUES
Part III of the MLAT has 50 questions. This part of the MLAT requires the ability to associate sounds with symbols and depends somewhat on knowledge of English vocabulary. It is also somewhat speeded, and therefore, it is much more challenging than the following exercise, which consists of only 4 practice question. Nonetheless, trying these sample questions will give you a good idea of what Part III is like.
Each question below has a group of words. The word at the top of the group is not spelled in the usual way. Instead, it is spelled approximately as it is pronounced. Your task is to recognize the disguised word from the spelling. In order to show that you recognize the disguised word, look for one of the five words beneath it that corresponds most closely in meaning to the disguised word. When you find this word or phrase, write down the letter that corresponds to your choice. Try all four samples; then click below to check your answers.
NOW GO RIGHT AHEAD WITH THESE SAMPLE QUESTIONS. WORK RAPIDLY!
B. nearby
C. stick
D. giant
E. relatives
2. restrnt
B. self-control
C. sleep
D. space explorer
E. drug
3. prezns
B. explanations
C. dates
D. gifts
E. forecasts
4. grbj
B. seize
C. boat
D. boast
E. waste
Correct answers and explanations to the Summary Items for MLAT Part III:
1. A: kloz is a disguised spelling of clothes, which corresponds in meaning to attire
2. B: restrnt is a disguised spelling of restraint, which corresponds in meaning to self-control
3. D: prezns is a disguised spelling of presents, which corresponds in meaning to gifts
4. E: grbj is a disguised spelling of garbage, which corresponds in meaning to waste
If you want to go on to the samples for Part IV, click HERE.