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1. Which of the following is a receptive skill? a) Speaking b) Writing c) Reading d) Translating
Answer: c
2. In listening assessment, which of the following is MOST important? a) Pronunciation accuracy b) Understanding spoken input c) Grammar production d) Fluency in response
Answer: b
3. Which test type best assesses listening for gist? a) Cloze test b) Multiple-choice questions c) Dictation d) True/False statements
Answer: b
4. Which activity would best assess scanning as a reading skill? a) Identifying the main idea of a text b) Locating specific dates in a timetable c) Writing a summary d) Predicting the next part of a story
Answer: b
5. What is “bottom-up” processing in receptive skills? a) Focusing on grammar and vocabulary b) Guessing meaning from context Focusing on grammar and vocabulary c) Using background knowledge d) Skimming for general meaning
Answer: a
6. A test that assesses how well learners identify speakers' attitudes focuses on: a) Listening for detail b) Listening for main ideas c) Listening for attitude and tone d) Discriminative listening Answer: b
Answer C
7. Skimming is used to: a) Understand every word b) Focus on grammatical structures c) Translate text d) Get the main ideaAnswer: b
Answer: d
8. Which question best assesses listening for specific information? a) “What is the speaker’s opinion?” b) “What does the speaker feel?” c) “How many people are in the room?” d) “What is the general topic?”
Answer ; C
9. Which of the following is NOT a type of reading sub-skill? a) Inferring b) Summarizing c) Speaking clearly d) Predicting content Answer: c
Answer: c
10. Reading comprehension tests often include: a) Matching headings to paragraphs b)Spelling correction c) Grammar error identification d) Dictation
Answer: a
11. Which of the following is a productive skill? a) Listening b) Reading c) Writing d) Skimming
Answer: c
12. When assessing speaking, which is NOT a primary focus? a) Fluency b) Pronunciation c) Vocabulary range d) Reading speed Answer: d
Answer: d
11. In writing assessment, 'coherence' refers to: a) Correct spelling b) Clear and logical flow of ideas c) Sentence variety d) Punctuation usage
Answer: b
14. Which of the following is a common criterion in speaking rubrics? a) Intonation and stress b)Scanning speed c) Reading comprehension d) Passive vocabulary Answer: b
Answer: b
16. A speaking test that requires a learner to describe a picture mainly assesses: a) Grammar range b) Receptive skills c) Descriptive language and fluency d) Punctuation
Answer: c
17. Which would best assess spoken interaction? a) Written summary b) Oral interview c) Listening to a podcast d) Reading aloud
Answer: b
