English Pedagogy Test – 29 Language skills

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English Pedagogy Test - 29 Language skills

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1. In a language lesson, which activity would likely target 'pragmatic competence'?

A) Understanding how to use language appropriately in different social contexts

B) Practicing tongue twisters

C) Listing irregular verbs

D) Learning about the history of a language

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2. 'Skimming' a text usually means:

A) Reading the text in reverse

B) Translating the text

C) Analysing every single detail of the text

D) Getting the main idea or gist of the text

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3. A primary teacher should introduce reading through

A) stories

B) picture books

C) phonic teaching

D) alphabet books only

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4. The assessment of students writing should most importantly focus on

A) using idioms and metaphors

B) keeping to the word limit

C) expressions and ideas

D) correct spelling and grammar

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5. What does 'top-down processing' in reading emphasize?

A) Reading only the summary or conclusion

B) Using prior knowledge to understand the text

C) Decoding each word individually

D) Starting with the text's title and then reading the body

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6. In language learning, 'fluency' refers to:

A) The number of words a person knows

B) Being able to teach others

C) Always speaking with perfect accuracy

D) The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily

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7. What is an essential component in the development of reading skills?

A) Recognizing word patterns

B) Speaking loudly

C) Memorizing words

D) Transcribing sentences

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8. Why is it recommended to teach idioms in context?

A) To help learners understand and remember their figurative meanings

B) Idioms have literal meanings

C) Idioms are rarely used in everyday language

D) The meaning of idioms can change in different contexts

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9. Which technique emphasizes repetition and drills to reinforce language patterns?

A) Audio-lingual Method

B) Communicative Approach

C) Suggestopedia

D) Silent Way

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10. Correct speech habits can be developed most effectively through

A) dictations

B) vocabulary practice

C) quizzes

D) pronunciation practice

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11. Reading for comprehension can be best achieved through

A) helping learners speak words softly while reading

B) asking the children to read the text aloud

C) teaching learners to run a finger or pencil under the line being read

D) learners reading silently and asking comprehension questions

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12. Assessing reading at class VII, can be done most effectively through a

A) an oral interview to find out how much they have read

B) spoken quiz based on the meanings of words and expressions

C) written test based the characters and events in the story/text

D) writing a 50 word book/text review as a small project

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13. Which of the following focuses on the relationship between sounds and their meanings?

A) Phonetics

B) Semantics

C) Syntax

D) Phonology

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14. Why is storytelling most important in an English language class at primary level?

A) it develops moral values among the students

B) it improves students vocabulary

C) It is useful for developing integrated language skills

D) it creates fun in the class

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15. Which of these focuses on the structure of sentences?

A) Lexicology

B) Semantics

C) Phonetics

D) Syntax

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16. In a language classroom, which activity would best test listening comprehension?

A) Fill in the blanks after hearing a passage

B) Reading aloud

C) Grammar exercises

D) Essay writing

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17. Language skills are best learnt

A) if they are taught in an integrated manner

B) with the help of challenging and mechanical language drills

C) only through written tests and assignments

D) when they are introduced in isolation, one skill at a time

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18. Which one of the following is most important in developing reading skill at primary level?

A) Only knowing the correct order of alphabet

B) Ability to read phrases correctly

C) Ability to comprehend the text already read

D) Ability to read words correctly

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19. Which of the following is a disadvantage of the grammar-translation method?

A) Over-emphasis on rules and translations

B) Too much emphasis on listening skills

C) Doesn't teach cultural context

D) Too much focus on communication

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20. Which one of the following is not true in relation to the use of children literature?

A) It broadens their mental horizon

B) Their reading proficiency deteriorates and gets worse

C) It makes them understand and respect diverse cultures

D) It helps in developing learners' imagination

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21. Retrieval skills in writing are

A) diagramming and summarizing

B) abilities to do extensive reference work

C) note making and note taking

D) organizing information while reading/listening

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22. One of the sub-skills that is assessed for speaking would be

A) listening actively and responding to others in small and large group situations

B) spelling common, frequently used words correctly

C) understanding and responding in a paragraph to literary works

D) using appropriate volume, clarity and gestures in individual or group situations

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23. In the word 'scarce', the phonetic transcription for 'a' is

A) /e/

B) (ae/

C) e/

D) /ea/

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24. Scribbling is a stage of

A) writing

B) listening

C) reading

D) speaking

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25. Students need to brainstorm ideas, organize, draft, edit, and revise their work, is a 'process' which reflects

A) listening skills

B) reading skills

C) writing skills

D) speaking skills

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26. What is the primary aim of the 'Direct Method' in language teaching?

A) Avoid the use of the learner's native language

B) Prioritize group discussions

C) Emphasize translation tasks

D) Focus only on written exercises

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27. Before students start reading a story titled, 'Brave Bitto', the teacher initiates a discussion with them on 'Bravery'. What is the teacher trying to achieve through this activity?

A) Activate the previous knowledge of students

B) Activate the intellectual stance of students

C) Activate the efferent stance in students

D) Activate enthusiasm in students

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28. Skilled reading is

A) deliberate

B) constructive

C) progressive

D) imaginative

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29. Among the four language skills, which pair constitutes the reinforcement skills

A) Reading and listening

B) Reading and speaking

C) Speaking and writing

D) Speaking and listening

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30. What role does 'scaffolding' play in language pedagogy?

A) Supporting students in their zone of proximal development

B) Prioritizing written skills over spoken skills

C) Testing students' abilities without support

D) Discouraging students from making errors

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31. When young learners are asked to read a text silently, they should be instructed

A) to read fast even if they don't comprehend the meaning

B) to infer the meaning of new words from the context and read with comprehension

C) to pay special attention to grammar items used in the passage

D) to stop reading whenever they encounter a difficult word or phrase

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32. 'Silent Way' method in language teaching primarily emphasizes:

A) Encouraging self-discovery and problem-solving

B) Frequent teacher talk

C) Using technology for teaching

D) Using translation for understanding

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33. What is the primary aim of the 'phonics' method in teaching reading?

A) Understanding grammar

B) Associating sounds with letters

C) Vocabulary enhancement

D) Improving handwriting

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34. Which language skill helps in building a richer vocabulary and a better understanding of sentence structure?

A) Reading

B) Writing

C) Listening

D) Speaking

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35. In English pedagogy, 'L1' refers to:

A) Language one is weakest in

B) The first language or mother tongue

C) The first lesson in a course

D) The primary literature resource

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36. In English pedagogy, what does 'TPR' stand for?

A) Total Phonetic Response

B) Text, Produce, Review

C) Total Physical Response

D) Text, Practice, Repeat

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37. Which technique involves students listening to a text multiple times, each time with a different focus?

A) Dictogloss

B) Scanning

C) Jigsaw listening

D) Cascading

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38. 'Chunking' in language pedagogy refers to:

A) Ignoring difficult sections of a text

B) Processing language in meaningful units rather than word by word

C) Breaking long sentences into individual words

D) Grouping words together based on spelling

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39. The teacher and student/s discus a topic and the former starts the conversation by asking a question, then the student/s respond by giving examples and explanations. The speaking assessment here is to grade how well students

A) respond in an appropriate tone and express themselves fluently and accurately

B) process information and respond appropriately

C) speak fluently and creatively

D) express themselves

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40. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of 'learner-cantered' teaching?

A) The teacher makes all decisions about lesson content

B) Students passively receive information

C) Learners actively engage and take responsibility for their own learning

D) Focus is on memorization of grammar rules

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41. Which of the following is a pre-reading activity?

A) Discussing a related image or headline

B) Summarizing the text

C) Translating a text

D) Answering comprehension questions

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42. The 'zone of proximal development' is a concept associated with:

A) The most common errors made by learners

B) The difference between what learners can do alone and what they can do with help

C) The geographic origin of a language

D) The space where language classes are held

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43. Under which activity do recognising sounds and deducing meanings from them come?

A) Reading

B) Speaking

C) Writing

D) Listening

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44. Reading English as a second language means

A) reading for grammar

B) meaning making

C) reading aloud

D) decoding of letters and words

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45. In the case of vocabulary use, grammar provides a pathway to learners to

A) combine lexical items into meaningful and communicative expression

B) re-tell listening inputs into oral output

C) speak in formal situations with greater accuracy and confidence

D) draft formal pieces of writing in higher classes

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46. Which of the following is NOT a type of authentic listening material?

A) Dialogues scripted for textbooks

B) Interviews

C) Radio broadcasts

D) Podcasts

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47. Which language skill is often seen as a receptive skill?

A) Speaking

B) Shouting

C) Writing

D) Listening

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48. what does 'authentic material' mean in language teaching?

A) Real-life materials not designed for teaching

B) Textbooks

C) Animated videos

D) Materials made specifically for language learners

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49. During the process of language learning, students lack confidence in their pronunciation. How can one overcome this?

A) Reading aloud in the classroom

B) Organizing play like tasks in which children can talk to one another

C) Providing scope for special activities with the help of language experts for removing speaking defects

D) Correcting mistakes immediately

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50. While reading, a learner needs to

A) translate the written symbols into corresponding sounds to grasp their meaning

B) understand every word to grasp the meaning of the text

C) perceive and decode letters in order to read words

D) guess the contextual meaning of new words to understand the text

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Pos.	Name	Score	Points	Duration
1	prabhajmunavallimuna	94 %	47 / 50	6 minutes 23 seconds
2	Anupama	80 %	40 / 50	13 minutes 46 seconds
3	Swetha	46 %	23 / 50	3 minutes 7 seconds
4	Madhuri	36 %	18 / 50	1 minutes 54 seconds