English Pedagogy Test – 29 Language skills

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English Pedagogy Test - 29 Language skills

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

A) The meaning of idioms can change in different contexts

B) Idioms are rarely used in everyday language

C) Idioms have literal meanings

D) To help learners understand and remember their figurative meanings

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

A) Reading

B) Listening

C) Writing

D) Speaking

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

A) Focus only on written exercises

B) Emphasize translation tasks

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

D) Prioritize group discussions

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

A) The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily

B) The number of words a person knows

C) Always speaking with perfect accuracy

D) Being able to teach others

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

A) Interviews

B) Podcasts

C) Radio broadcasts

D) Dialogues scripted for textbooks

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6. Skilled reading is

A) constructive

B) progressive

C) imaginative

D) deliberate

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

A) Vocabulary enhancement

B) Improving handwriting

C) Associating sounds with letters

D) Understanding grammar

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

A) Learning about the history of a language

B) Practicing tongue twisters

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

D) Listing irregular verbs

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9. A primary teacher should introduce reading through

A) alphabet books only

B) stories

C) phonic teaching

D) picture books

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

A) Listening

B) Writing

C) Reading

D) Speaking

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

A) it develops moral values among the students

B) it creates fun in the class

C) it improves students vocabulary

D) It is useful for developing integrated language skills

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12. Scribbling is a stage of

A) speaking

B) writing

C) reading

D) listening

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

A) Semantics

B) Lexicology

C) Syntax

D) Phonetics

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

A) Students passively receive information

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

C) Focus is on memorization of grammar rules

D) The teacher makes all decisions about lesson content

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15. 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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16. what does 'authentic material' mean in language teaching?

A) Textbooks

B) Animated videos

C) Materials made specifically for language learners

D) Real-life materials not designed for teaching

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17. 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) Correcting mistakes immediately

C) Reading aloud in the classroom

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

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

A) Reading only the summary or conclusion

B) Decoding each word individually

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

D) Using prior knowledge to understand the text

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20. Reading English as a second language means

A) reading aloud

B) reading for grammar

C) decoding of letters and words

D) meaning making

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21. Correct speech habits can be developed most effectively through

A) pronunciation practice

B) quizzes

C) dictations

D) vocabulary practice

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

A) Speaking

B) Shouting

C) Listening

D) Writing

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23. Reading for comprehension can be best achieved through

A) asking the children to read the text aloud

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

C) helping learners speak words softly while reading

D) learners reading silently and asking comprehension questions

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

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

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

A) Translating a text

B) Discussing a related image or headline

C) Summarizing the text

D) Answering comprehension questions

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26. 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) Discouraging students from making errors

D) Testing students' abilities without support

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27. Language skills are best learnt

A) only through written tests and assignments

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

C) with the help of challenging and mechanical language drills

D) if they are taught in an integrated manner

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

A) Speaking and listening

B) Reading and listening

C) Reading and speaking

D) Speaking and writing

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

A) Using technology for teaching

B) Using translation for understanding

C) Frequent teacher talk

D) Encouraging self-discovery and problem-solving

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

A) Essay writing

B) Fill in the blanks after hearing a passage

C) Grammar exercises

D) Reading aloud

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32. 'Skimming' a text usually means:

A) Analysing every single detail of the text

B) Reading the text in reverse

C) Getting the main idea or gist of the text

D) Translating the text

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33. 'Chunking' in language pedagogy refers to:

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

B) Breaking long sentences into individual words

C) Grouping words together based on spelling

D) Ignoring difficult sections of a text

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34. While reading, a learner needs to

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

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

C) perceive and decode letters in order to read words

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

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

A) It makes them understand and respect diverse cultures

B) It broadens their mental horizon

C) Their reading proficiency deteriorates and gets worse

D) It helps in developing learners' imagination

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

A) Semantics

B) Phonetics

C) Syntax

D) Phonology

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

A) Transcribing sentences

B) Speaking loudly

C) Recognizing word patterns

D) Memorizing words

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

A) Cascading

B) Dictogloss

C) Scanning

D) Jigsaw listening

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39. 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 intellectual stance of students

B) Activate the previous knowledge of students

C) Activate the efferent stance in students

D) Activate enthusiasm in students

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

A) understanding and responding in a paragraph to literary works

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

C) spelling common, frequently used words correctly

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

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

A) using idioms and metaphors

B) expressions and ideas

C) correct spelling and grammar

D) keeping to the word limit

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

A) writing skills

B) speaking skills

C) reading skills

D) listening skills

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

A) Ability to read phrases correctly

B) Ability to comprehend the text already read

C) Only knowing the correct order of alphabet

D) Ability to read words correctly

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

A) The first lesson in a course

B) The first language or mother tongue

C) The primary literature resource

D) Language one is weakest in

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

A) re-tell listening inputs into oral output

B) combine lexical items into meaningful and communicative expression

C) draft formal pieces of writing in higher classes

D) speak in formal situations with greater accuracy and confidence

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

A) Text, Practice, Repeat

B) Total Physical Response

C) Text, Produce, Review

D) Total Phonetic Response

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

A) /e/

B) e/

C) /ea/

D) (ae/

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Suggestopedia

B) Silent Way

C) Communicative Approach

D) Audio-lingual Method

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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