Writing task types
What task type tells a story?
Narrative
Which feature connects ideas logically?
Coherence
Which rubric gives one overall score?
Holistic rubric
Mistake in verb tense is what type of error?
Grammatical error
What is a construct in language testing?
The ability a test measures
What task type describes a person, place, or thing?
Descriptive
What feature refers to linking words like however, therefore?
Cohesion
Which rubric scores multiple criteria separately?
Analytic rubric
Using the wrong word or collocation is what type of error?
Lexical error
If a task asks students to find the main idea, which skill is measured?
Reading comprehension
What task type explains something using facts?
Expository
What do we call “formal” or “informal” tone?
Register
Which rubric focuses on only one key skill?
Primary trait rubric
Capitalization and punctuation mistakes belong to which error type?
Mechanical error
Which part of test specs describes how long students should write?
Output requirements (word count)
What writing task expresses an opinion and gives reasons?
Argumentative
What feature is important in descriptive writing (uses senses)?
Sensory details
Which scoring tool uses Yes/No checkboxes?
Checklist
If ideas are not organized and paragraphs are missing, what error is it?
Organizational error
What ensures scoring is consistent and fair?
Clear scoring criteria (rubric)
What writing task includes letters, emails, and reports?
: Transactional
What feature shows the order of events in a narrative?
Chronological order
Name one common analytic rubric criterion
Task fulfillment / Vocabulary / Grammar / Organization / Mechanics (any one is correct)
If the student does not answer all parts of the question, what error type is it?
Content/task error.
Why are test specifications important?
They make tests valid, fair, and reliable.