Applied linguistics

10. Reading comprehension tests often include: a) Matching headings to paragraphs b)Spelling correction c) Grammar error identification d) Dictation

17. Which would best assess spoken interaction? a) Written summary b) Oral interview c) Listening to a podcast d) Reading aloud

3. Which test type best assesses listening for gist? a) Cloze test b) Multiple-choice questions c) Dictation d) True/False statements

11. In writing assessment, 'coherence' refers to: a) Correct spelling b) Clear and logical flow of ideas c) Sentence variety d) Punctuation usage

39. To ensure validity, test tasks should: a) Be complex and abstract b) Match the learning objectives c) Avoid familiar contexts d) Use rare vocabulary

30. Which test assesses how well a student has mastered specific course objectives? a) Placement test b) Diagnostic test c) Achievement test d) Proficiency test

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

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

31. Validity in testing means: a) The test is long b) The test measures what it claims to measure c) The test is unpredictable d) The test is difficult

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

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

11. Which of the following is a productive skill? a) Listening b) Reading c) Writing d) Skimming

38. One weakness of multiple-choice questions is: a) They are too subjective b) They are difficult to score c) They may encourage guessing d) They are authentic

26. Placement tests help: a) Certify learners b) Award degrees c) Assign students to the right level d) Identify test anxiety

32. Reliability in testing refers to: a) How fast students can complete it b) How well the test measures reading c) The consistency of test results d) The creativity of tasks

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

21. A diagnostic test is designed to: a) Grade learners b) Identify learner strengths and weaknesses c) Provide a certificate d) Replace summative assessment

23. A test that measures overall ability in English is called a: a) Formative test b) Proficiency test c) Diagnostic test d) Progress test

7. Skimming is used to: a) Understand every word b) Focus on grammatical structures c) Translate text d) Get the main ideaAnswer: b

22. What type of test is usually given at the end of a course? a) Placement test b) Diagnostic test c) Proficiency test d) Achievement test

24. Which is an example of a summative assessment? a) Weekly vocabulary quizzes b) End-of-course final exam c) Group discussion during class d) Peer feedback on drafts Answer: b

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

25. Formative assessments are used to: a) Assign grades b) Certify language ability c) Support learning during a course d) Compare learners' abilities

12. When assessing speaking, which is NOT a primary focus? a) Fluency b) Pronunciation c) Vocabulary range d) Reading speed Answer: d

1. Which of the following is a receptive skill? a) Speaking b) Writing c) Reading d) Translating

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

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?”

34. Authenticity in language tests refers to: a) Complexity of language used b) Real-world relevance of tasks c) Scoring procedures d) Time limits

29. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good language test? a) Tricky questions b) Subjective scoring c) Reliability d) Ambiguity

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

40. If a test consistently gives different results for the same learner, it lacks: a) Validity b) Practicality c) Reliability d) Usefulness