Speaking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Before the Test
100

Answers to speaking questions should be in (blank) sentences. 

Complete

100

What should you do first? A. read the passage B. read the multiple choice questions 

B. read the multiple choice questions

100

A sentence always begins with a (blank) letter and ends with proper (blank). 

capital;punctuation

100

During the listening test I should...

Pay attention and take notes

100

What should you do the night before a test?

Go to bed early (sleep at least 8-10 hours)

200

I'm gonna go home is an example of...

Everyday English 

200

When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it before you look at the answer choices. True or False

True 

200

A sentence always begins with a (blank) letter 

Capital 

200

True or false: You should look at the questions before you listen

TRUE!

200

What should you do the morning of the test?

Eat breakfast

300

True or false note-taking is allowed during the "Summarize an Academic Presentation" section. 

True (Please take notes)

300

What should you circle or underline in a multiple choice question?

key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information

300

What does the writing strategy RACES stand for?

Restate question 

Answer all parts of the question

Cite evidence

Explain 

Sum it up

300

Selecting (blank) words in advance will help me focus. 

Key

300

How can you decrease stress levels?

leave the drama behind, take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, etc.

400

An opinion answer must always be followed by...

At least one RELEVANT reasons

400

What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?

Try to answer the question before looking at the answers (read all answers before bubbling in response)

400

A (blank) connects words, phrases and clauses. 

Conjunction 

400

It is important to stay focused and follow directions during the listening test.

True.

400

Create positive affirmations about test taking such as "I am going to do great" or "I am prepared for this test. True or False?

True

500

What linguistic register should I use during the ELPAC speaking assessment?

Academic or formal

500

Once you finish your test with time to spare you should turn it in. True or False?

False, because it is possible that you may have miss-read a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.

500

What are the four domains that you will be tested on during the ELPAC? 

Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening

500

What tool should I open before I start the audio for the listening portion of the ELPAC?

Notepad

500

I should try my absolute (blank) 

BEST