Assessing speaking
What do you usually say to start a conversation with a stranger?
"Hello, how are you?"
"Nice to meet you".
Give one synonym for "big".
large /huge.
Identify the tense:I am studying English now.
Present Countinuous.
What should you do first when listening to an audio?
focus on the main idea.
What should every paragraph start with?
a topic sentence.
Give one way to express your opinion politely.
"I think that..."
"In my opinion...'
What is the opposite of "difficult"?
easy
Correct the sentence: " He don't like coffee"
He doesn't like coffee.
What do we call "words you hear but aren't sure of their exact meaning"?
Unknown vocabulary/unfamiliar words.
Give one connector used to showcontrast.
however/although/but.
What phrase can you use to gain time when thinking?
Let me think for a moment.....
That's anintresting question....
Give a formal word for "kids".
children.
Make a questions: You finished your homework?
Did you finish your homework?
Name one strategy to improve listening skills.
Listening to podcasts, movies, or repeating short audio clips.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?
to summarize main ideas and close the text.
What speaking strategy helps you show interest during a conversation?
Using follow-up questions like "Really" or "Why?"
Replace the underlined wordwith a stronger adjective:
"she is very tired."
Exhausted.
Choosethe correct form: "If I___ enough time, Iwill help you".
If I have enough time...
What technique helps you catch key information even if you dont understand every word?
Listening for keywords and context clues.
What mistake is this? He go to school every day.
subject verb agreement mistake
How can you smoothly disagree without sounding rude?
I see your point, but i slightly disagree because...
Explain the meaning of " to broaden your horizons".
To increase knowledge/experience: to learn new things.
Name the structure: " The book was written by Mark Twain.
Passive voice.
What should you do when you miss a detail while listening?
keep listening for the next ideas; don't stop.
What is "coherence" in writing?
logical flow of ideas sentences connect smoothly.