English test 5 P1 1 / 20 When young learners are asked to read a text silently, they should be instructed (to stop reading whenever they encounter a difficult word or phrase) (to infer the meaning of new words from the context and read with comprehension) (to pay special attention to grammar items used in the passage) (to read fast even if they don’t comprehend the meaning) 2 / 20 Use of grammar, punctuation and spelling pertains to (text production while writing) (formal speech) (listening to a lecture) (informal conversation) 3 / 20 Receptive language skills are (being able to self-correct while using language) (using grammatical structures accurately) (writing in range of styles) (listening and reading for information) 4 / 20 While reading, a learner needs to (guess the contextual meaning of new words to understand the text) (translate the written symbols into corresponding sounds to grasp their meaning) (perceive and decode letters in order to read words) (understand every word to grasp the meaning of the text) 5 / 20 A primary teacher should introduce reading through (picture books) (short stories) (textbooks) (formal reading) 6 / 20 As a text requires students to answer short or long questions, such a task is concerned with (memory-based questions) (comprehension) (decoding) (vocabulary) 7 / 20 While teaching children to read, the teacher should (focus on pronunciation) (encourage reading for meaning) (insist on loud reading) (correct every error immediately) 8 / 20 Reading for comprehension can be best achieved through (oral reading by the teacher) (silent reading with regular questioning) (reading the same text slowly many times) (memorising content) 9 / 20 The basic skills related to literacy are (reading, writing, pronunciation) (listening, speaking, reading and writing) (reading, spelling, grammar) (listening, grammar and vocabulary) 10 / 20 One of the sub-skills related to oral language learning is (reading and understanding a poem) (writing answers to questions) (speaking meaningfully using appropriate vocabulary and structures) (copying words accurately) 11 / 20 If a student is making pronunciation errors, the best way to help him/her is to (provide him/her with correct pronunciation without any humiliation) (call his/her parents and discuss) (scold him/her in class for incorrect pronunciation) (mock at him/her in class) 12 / 20 Children’s oral language development forms an important factor in early literacy. Which of the following classroom practices enable oral language development? (memorising and reciting individually or in a chorus) (chorus reading of a story text/book along with the teacher) (practising the correct pronunciation of words in isolation) (participating in role-plays) 13 / 20 During the process of language learning, students lack confidence in their pronunciation. How can one overcome this? (providing scope for special activities with the help of language experts for removing spoken defects) (correcting mistakes immediately) (reading aloud in the class) (organising play-like tasks in which children can talk to each other) 14 / 20 What is the main purpose of poetry recitation in a language classroom? (to appreciate and enjoy the poem) (to give their opinions about the poem) (to become aware of the poet) (to know the historical background of the poem) 15 / 20 In Class II, sharing stories, familiar experiences, and interests, employing gestures where appropriate, is a part of ____ function. (reading) (listening) (speaking) (writing) 16 / 20 Correct speech habits can be developed most effectively through (pronunciation practice) (vocabulary practice) (quizzes) (dictations) 17 / 20 The ‘interaction routine’ during speaking assessment includes (comparing two or more objects/places/events for the assessor) (negotiating meanings, taking turns and allowing others to take turns) (describing one’s school and its environs informally) (telephonic conversation with another) 18 / 20 In order to drive home the point that listening skills are best taught through (exposed to popular English films and reviewing them) (taken to the language lab once a week for practice and feedback) (allowed to listen to CDs of poetry read aloud by well-known elocutists) (refined that listening skill practices relate to real life) 19 / 20 It is a story telling most important in an English language classroom? (it is useful for developing integrated language skills) (it develops moral values among the students) (it improves students’ vocabulary) (it creates fun in the class) 20 / 20 Language skills are best learnt through (written tests and exams only) (language taught in an integrated manner) (the help of challenging and mechanical language drills) (when they are introduced in isolation, one skill at a time) Your score is 0% Restart quiz Post navigation English test 3 Paper 1 English test 1 paper 2