English Pedagogy Test – 29 Language skills

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English Pedagogy Test - 29 Language skills

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

A) Interviews

B) Dialogues scripted for textbooks

C) Radio broadcasts

D) Podcasts

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

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

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

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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3. 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) speak fluently and creatively

B) process information and respond appropriately

C) express themselves

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

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

A) correct spelling and grammar

B) using idioms and metaphors

C) keeping to the word limit

D) expressions and ideas

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5. 'Skimming' a text usually means:

A) Getting the main idea or gist of the text

B) Analysing every single detail of the text

C) Translating the text

D) Reading the text in reverse

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

A) Supporting students in their zone of proximal development

B) Discouraging students from making errors

C) Prioritizing written skills over spoken skills

D) Testing students' abilities without support

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7. Reading English as a second language means

A) reading aloud

B) meaning making

C) reading for grammar

D) decoding of letters and words

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

A) Too much focus on communication

B) Doesn't teach cultural context

C) Too much emphasis on listening skills

D) Over-emphasis on rules and translations

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

A) Scanning

B) Jigsaw listening

C) Cascading

D) Dictogloss

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

A) Silent Way

B) Communicative Approach

C) Audio-lingual Method

D) Suggestopedia

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

A) It is useful for developing integrated language skills

B) it creates fun in the class

C) it improves students vocabulary

D) it develops moral values among the students

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

A) Their reading proficiency deteriorates and gets worse

B) It broadens their mental horizon

C) It helps in developing learners' imagination

D) It makes them understand and respect diverse cultures

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

A) Discussing a related image or headline

B) Answering comprehension questions

C) Translating a text

D) Summarizing the text

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

A) Ability to comprehend the text already read

B) Ability to read words correctly

C) Only knowing the correct order of alphabet

D) Ability to read phrases correctly

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15. 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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16. Why is it recommended to teach idioms in context?

A) To help learners understand and remember their figurative meanings

B) Idioms are rarely used in everyday language

C) The meaning of idioms can change in different contexts

D) Idioms have literal meanings

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17. Retrieval skills in writing are

A) organizing information while reading/listening

B) note making and note taking

C) abilities to do extensive reference work

D) diagramming and summarizing

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

A) /ea/

B) (ae/

C) e/

D) /e/

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

A) Decoding each word individually

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

C) Reading only the summary or conclusion

D) Using prior knowledge to understand the text

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20. Language skills are best learnt

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

B) only through written tests and assignments

C) with the help of challenging and mechanical language drills

D) if they are taught in an integrated manner

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

A) Writing

B) Reading

C) Listening

D) Speaking

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

A) Focus only on written exercises

B) Prioritize group discussions

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

D) Emphasize translation tasks

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23. A primary teacher should introduce reading through

A) alphabet books only

B) picture books

C) stories

D) phonic teaching

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24. While reading, a learner needs to

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

B) perceive and decode letters in order to read words

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

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

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25. Skilled reading is

A) imaginative

B) deliberate

C) progressive

D) constructive

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

A) speaking skills

B) reading skills

C) writing skills

D) listening skills

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

A) The geographic origin of a language

B) The most common errors made by learners

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

D) The space where language classes are held

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28. Reading for comprehension can be best achieved through

A) helping learners speak words softly while reading

B) learners reading silently and asking comprehension questions

C) asking the children to read the text aloud

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

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

A) Materials made specifically for language learners

B) Textbooks

C) Real-life materials not designed for teaching

D) Animated videos

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30. 'Chunking' in language pedagogy refers to:

A) Ignoring difficult sections of a text

B) Breaking long sentences into individual words

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

D) Grouping words together based on spelling

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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 pay special attention to grammar items used in the passage

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

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

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

A) Focus is on memorization of grammar rules

B) The teacher makes all decisions about lesson content

C) Students passively receive information

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

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

A) Fill in the blanks after hearing a passage

B) Grammar exercises

C) Essay writing

D) Reading aloud

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

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

B) Reading aloud in the classroom

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

D) Correcting mistakes immediately

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

A) Speaking loudly

B) Memorizing words

C) Recognizing word patterns

D) Transcribing sentences

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

A) Understanding grammar

B) Improving handwriting

C) Vocabulary enhancement

D) Associating sounds with letters

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

C) spelling common, frequently used words correctly

D) understanding and responding in a paragraph to literary works

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

A) Writing

B) Speaking

C) Reading

D) Listening

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39. Scribbling is a stage of

A) writing

B) reading

C) speaking

D) listening

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

A) Listening

B) Speaking

C) Writing

D) Shouting

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

A) Semantics

B) Phonology

C) Phonetics

D) Syntax

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

A) Phonetics

B) Syntax

C) Lexicology

D) Semantics

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

A) Reading and speaking

B) Reading and listening

C) Speaking and listening

D) Speaking and writing

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

A) Being able to teach others

B) The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily

C) The number of words a person knows

D) Always speaking with perfect accuracy

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

A) draft formal pieces of writing in higher classes

B) combine lexical items into meaningful and communicative expression

C) speak in formal situations with greater accuracy and confidence

D) re-tell listening inputs into oral output

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46. Correct speech habits can be developed most effectively through

A) vocabulary practice

B) dictations

C) quizzes

D) pronunciation practice

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

A) The first lesson in a course

B) The primary literature resource

C) Language one is weakest in

D) The first language or mother tongue

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

A) Using technology for teaching

B) Encouraging self-discovery and problem-solving

C) Frequent teacher talk

D) Using translation for understanding

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

A) Text, Produce, Review

B) Total Physical Response

C) Total Phonetic Response

D) Text, Practice, Repeat

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50. 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 enthusiasm in students

B) Activate the efferent stance in students

C) Activate the previous knowledge of students

D) Activate the intellectual stance of students

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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