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MTEL Communication And Literacy Skills Test Answer Key

1. D: Social skills are the verbal and non-verbal tools used to interact and communicate with other people. There are general skills needed to complete every day transactions: the ability to ask sensible questions and provide logical answers, knowing how to read and write, and understand simple directions.  

2. A: In context-embedded communication, various visual and vocal props are available to help understanding. Pictures and other objects graphically explain and demonstrate. The speaker’s gestures and tone of voice help.

3. B: A clarify table is a tool to help separate a topic into smaller, more manageable parts. The purpose is retention and comprehension by taking notes in a systematic way. The core concept is captured, supporting ideas are recognized, clarifying details are reported, and connections to previous learned material are made.

4. A: Linguistic knowledge is defined as understanding the system: how the language works, what the words mean and how to use the words properly. The system is comprised of several parts: phonology, semantics, morphology, word meaning and syntax.  

5. C: One way to determine the meaning of new words is by considering the context in which the word is used. These indirect learning hints or context clues include definitions, descriptions, examples and restatements. Paraphrasing gives the main idea plus essential details necessary to understand and clarify the core idea.