Literacy Across The Curriculum – 40 MCQs with Answers


  1. Which of the following best defines "literacy across the curriculum"?
    A. Teaching only reading and writing in English classes
    B. Integrating literacy skills into all subject areas
    C. Encouraging students to read novels in their spare time
    D. Using textbooks only in language subjects
    Answer: B

  2. Why is literacy across the curriculum important?
    A. It limits learning to one subject area
    B. It ensures literacy skills are applied in multiple contexts
    C. It focuses only on grammar teaching
    D. It reduces the workload for teachers
    Answer: B

  3. Which of the following is a key skill in literacy across the curriculum?
    A. Swimming
    B. Speaking and listening
    C. Singing
    D. Painting
    Answer: B

  4. Reading comprehension in literacy across the curriculum focuses on:
    A. Word-for-word memorization
    B. Understanding, interpreting, and evaluating texts
    C. Copying notes from the board
    D. Avoiding difficult texts
    Answer: B

  5. Which strategy can help integrate literacy into Science lessons?
    A. Ignoring technical vocabulary
    B. Using lab reports and scientific journals
    C. Avoiding reading materials
    D. Limiting student discussion
    Answer: B

     

  6. Writing across the curriculum encourages students to:
    A. Write only in language arts
    B. Develop subject-specific writing skills
    C. Avoid essays
    D. Focus only on oral work
    Answer: B

  7. A key principle of literacy across the curriculum is:
    A. Teachers of all subjects are teachers of literacy
    B. Only English teachers are responsible for literacy
    C. Literacy is optional in non-language subjects
    D. Literacy does not apply to mathematics
    Answer: A

  8. Which is an example of speaking and listening in Mathematics?
    A. Reading a novel
    B. Explaining a solution to classmates
    C. Writing a poem
    D. Drawing a picture
    Answer: B

  9. Graphic organizers help students:
    A. Draw cartoons
    B. Organize ideas visually
    C. Memorize spelling words only
    D. Avoid reading texts
    Answer: B

  10. Subject-specific vocabulary refers to:
    A. Everyday words
    B. Words with special meaning in a particular subject
    C. Slang expressions
    D. Informal phrases
    Answer: B

     

  11. Which of these is NOT a literacy skill?
    A. Reading
    B. Listening
    C. Speaking
    D. Sleeping
    Answer: D

  12. Which activity best supports literacy in Social Studies?
    A. Watching a movie silently
    B. Reading historical documents
    C. Ignoring maps
    D. Copying random words
    Answer: B

  13. Skimming a text means:
    A. Reading every word slowly
    B. Quickly reading to get the main idea
    C. Ignoring the text
    D. Reading aloud only
    Answer: B

  14. Scanning a text is used to:
    A. Find specific information quickly
    B. Memorize all paragraphs
    C. Read for enjoyment only
    D. Avoid difficult vocabulary
    Answer: A

  15. Which is an example of integrating literacy in Physical Education?
    A. Ignoring reading materials
    B. Reading and following game rules
    C. Avoiding any writing tasks
    D. Only doing physical exercises
    Answer: B

     

  16. Note-taking in literacy across the curriculum helps students:
    A. Sleep in class
    B. Record and organize information for learning
    C. Avoid active participation
    D. Copy without understanding
    Answer: B

  17. Which of the following supports reading in Mathematics?
    A. Ignoring diagrams
    B. Understanding word problems
    C. Avoiding textbooks
    D. Only using numbers
    Answer: B

  18. Critical literacy means:
    A. Accepting everything you read
    B. Analyzing and questioning texts
    C. Reading without thinking
    D. Avoiding difficult texts
    Answer: B

  19. Which strategy supports literacy in Art?
    A. Avoiding any written tasks
    B. Writing artist statements about artwork
    C. Ignoring art history
    D. Only drawing pictures
    Answer: B

  20. Context clues help students:
    A. Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
    B. Avoid new vocabulary
    C. Skip difficult texts
    D. Memorize without understanding
    Answer: A

     

  21. Which is an example of writing in Science?
    A. Solving equations
    B. Writing a lab report
    C. Listening to music
    D. Drawing a map
    Answer: B

  22. Peer discussion in literacy across the curriculum encourages:
    A. Sharing ideas and clarifying understanding
    B. Avoiding interaction
    C. Memorizing alone
    D. Reading silently only
    Answer: A

  23. Pre-reading activities are designed to:
    A. Test memory after reading
    B. Prepare students for understanding a text
    C. Avoid reading tasks
    D. Summarize after reading
    Answer: B

  24. Which type of text is common in Geography literacy?
    A. Recipes
    B. Weather reports and maps
    C. Poems only
    D. Song lyrics
    Answer: B

  25. Which is a post-reading activity?
    A. Predicting content
    B. Discussing and summarizing the text
    C. Brainstorming prior knowledge
    D. Skimming the title
    Answer: B

     

  26. Subject-specific reading materials in Agriculture could include:
    A. Lab manuals on soil testing
    B. Romance novels
    C. Song lyrics
    D. Storybooks unrelated to farming
    Answer: A

  27. Which is NOT a goal of literacy across the curriculum?
    A. Improve subject understanding
    B. Strengthen communication skills
    C. Isolate reading and writing in one subject only
    D. Apply literacy skills in real contexts
    Answer: C

  28. Which reading strategy involves asking questions about the text?
    A. Questioning
    B. Skimming
    C. Copying
    D. Memorizing
    Answer: A

  29. Which is an example of integrating literacy in ICT?
    A. Writing project reports on software
    B. Avoiding technical terms
    C. Reading unrelated novels
    D. Only using computers without instructions
    Answer: A

  30. Active listening involves:
    A. Daydreaming while others speak
    B. Paying full attention and responding appropriately
    C. Ignoring the speaker
    D. Speaking over others
    Answer: B

     

  31. Which of these is a writing-to-learn activity?
    A. Solving a puzzle
    B. Writing a summary of a lesson
    C. Drawing without labels
    D. Watching a video silently
    Answer: B

  32. Which supports vocabulary learning?
    A. Word walls
    B. Avoiding new words
    C. Skipping reading tasks
    D. Memorizing without context
    Answer: A

  33. Integrating literacy in Religious and Moral Education may involve:
    A. Ignoring sacred texts
    B. Reading and interpreting scriptures
    C. Avoiding discussions
    D. Copying definitions only
    Answer: B

  34. Which is an example of collaborative literacy learning?
    A. Group project writing
    B. Silent individual reading only
    C. Avoiding peer feedback
    D. Memorizing alone
    Answer: A

  35. Digital literacy in the curriculum includes:
    A. Using online sources responsibly
    B. Ignoring technology
    C. Copying without checking sources
    D. Avoiding computers
    Answer: A

     

  36. Which skill helps students present ideas clearly to others?
    A. Listening
    B. Speaking
    C. Sleeping
    D. Copying
    Answer: B

  37. Literacy in Home Economics could include:
    A. Reading recipes and nutrition guides
    B. Avoiding written tasks
    C. Ignoring instructions
    D. Only cooking without reading
    Answer: A

  38. Which reading strategy helps students create mental images of a text?
    A. Visualizing
    B. Skimming
    C. Memorizing
    D. Copying
    Answer: A

  39. Which is an example of integrating literacy in Technical Skills lessons?
    A. Reading safety manuals
    B. Avoiding instructions
    C. Copying diagrams without labels
    D. Only working hands-on without reading
    Answer: A

  40. Literacy across the curriculum ultimately aims to:
    A. Limit literacy to English lessons
    B. Apply literacy skills to support learning in all subjects
    C. Avoid reading and writing tasks
    D. Focus only on oral communication
    Answer: B

     

Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes to support teacher trainees and educators. It is not an official examination document of any college of education in Ghana.

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