* Vocabulary: Expect a focus on a wider vocabulary than previous levels. This includes understanding and using more complex words, synonyms, antonyms, and context clues to decipher meaning.
* Grammar: This will be more advanced than previous levels. Expect questions on:
* Parts of speech: Identifying and using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections correctly.
* Sentence structure: Understanding and constructing complex sentences, including different types of clauses (dependent and independent).
* Tense: Accurate use of past, present, and future tenses, including perfect and progressive tenses.
* Subject-verb agreement: Correctly matching singular and plural subjects with their verbs.
* Pronoun agreement: Using pronouns correctly in relation to their antecedents.
* Punctuation: Correct use of commas, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and quotation marks.
* Reading Comprehension: Longer passages with more complex themes and vocabulary are common. Questions will assess comprehension of main ideas, supporting details, inferences, and author's purpose. You'll need to analyze the text and draw conclusions.
* Writing: While not always a direct part of the *test*, Level C often involves writing assignments as part of the curriculum leading up to the test. This will focus on sentence structure, grammar accuracy, and clear communication of ideas.
In short, Level C tests a solid understanding of English grammar and the ability to read and comprehend complex texts. It's a significant step up from the earlier levels. The best way to know the exact content is to check with your local Kumon center. They should be able to provide you with a sample test or a description of the topics covered.