Nikamarl Tindoc - PRETEST IN EDUC 120

PRETEST IN EDUC 120
A. True or False
Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Write TrueDirections: True, if the
sentence is correct and False, if it is incorrect.
True 1. Background knowledge plays a significant role in text comprehension,
thus, it should be discussed and shared.
True 2. Appropriateness in language use means knowing what to say about
something, how to say it, to whom, where, and when to say it.
False 3. Performance tasks should assess only the specific skills taught.
True 4. Checklists and anecdotal records document students’ progress; hence,
they should be graded.
True 5. Assessment is done to determine the ratings to be given students in the
different subjects.
True 6. The ability to speak fluently cannot be taught directly; rather, it “emerges”
independently in time.
True 7. Conversation is the central focus of language and the keystone of
language acquisition.
True 8. Revising is a postwriting procedure which involves editing and
proofreading.
False 9. A common strategy in responding to literature is making predictions.
True 10. Every individual exhibits multiple intelligences even though some of
them may be out of awareness or underdeveloped.
False 11. One example of a listening activity is a pronunciation drill on minimal
pairs.
False 12. The crux of listening is getting the message and interpreting it.
True 13. When one listens to instructions he or she needs to note the specifics
and execute them as directed.
False 14. As a listener, you seldom quote the exact words of the speaker unless
you find a word, phrase, or statement in what was said worth
quoting.
True 15. In a conversational exchange, there is a shifting of roles of listener and
speaker, usually in short turns of a few seconds.
False 16. Critical or analytical listening is called for when viewing TV ads,
listening to political speeches or debates, and in
problem-solving situations.
True 17. When listening in real life, there are certain noise “bits” of the discourse
that are unintelligible to the hearer which he or she cannot
ignore.
True 18. After establishing the context and activating the background knowledge
in the pre-listening phase, the teacher explains the listening task
so that the students know what is expected of them.
True 19. Students are told beforehand what to pay attention to in a listening text,
then they employ selective listening as the text is presented to
them.
True 20. In an informal conversation, it is unnatural for the speaker to repeat
words, paraphrase, or correct himself at some points.
B. Multiple Choice:
Directions: Choose the word or phrase that will best complete each of the
following statements. Write the letter of your answer.
1. The sender and receiver of the message is one and the same person in
_____________________.
a. an interpersonal communication.
b. an intrapersonal communication.
c. a public communication.
d. an interview.
2. One of the language-related reasons that are cited for failure to communicate
effectively is __________________.
a. the way the message is delivered.
b. the situation or setting.
c. the loose and haphazard organization of ideas in extended talk.
d. the way the person feels.
3. Live interactions where most individuals are audience rather than sources occur in
____________________.
a. intrapersonal communication.
b. public communication.
c. interpersonal communication.
d. informal communication.
4. One strategy wherein students are asked to say aloud their thoughts as they react
to the selection line-by-line or sentence by sentence is ___________________.
a. read aloud.
b. say aloud.
c. compose aloud.
d. think aloud.
5. In a conversation, turn-taking involves the following skills EXCEPT

_________________.
a. being able to use one’s turn properly.
b. knowing how to signal that one wants to speak.
c. knowing the right moment to get a turn without appearing rude.
d. introducing oneself as he/she opens a conversation.
6. An effective way of promoting communication in the classroom is by getting

students involved in ___________.
a. discussion activities.
b. reading.
c. answering questions.
d. monitoring.
7. An example of informal English is the expression ___________________.

a. It was nice of you to come.
b. Pardon me.
c. Good morning, Miss Angeles.
d. Thanks for coming.
8. In a conversation, we observe turn-taking conventions by

____________________.
a. giving the correct answers.
b. recognizing other people’s signals of their desire to speak.
c. changing the topic of discussion.
d. getting the attention of the other person.
9. The most common form of one-way communication is ____________________.

a. speech.
b. milling around.
c. Interview.
d. role playing.
10. One type of oral interpretation concerned with narrating a story or tale by reading
or by narrating it from memory is____________________.
a. chamber theater.
b. choral speaking.
c. storytelling.
d. dramatization.
11. The foundation for early literacy development is ____________________.

a. storytelling.
b. oral language.
c. alphabet knowledge.
d. phonemic awareness.
12. A holistic, literature-based approach in teaching beginning reading is

____________________.
a. Language Experience Approach
b. Directed Reading Thinking Activity
c. Four-Pronged Approach
d. Direct Reading Instruction
13. Knowledge of the alphabetic principle refers to the ___________________
a. understanding that spoken words are made up of individual phonemes.
b. knowledge that enables a child to correctly recognize and pronounce familiar,
irregular words.
c. knowledge that the letter is the basic unit of reading and writing.
d. understanding that spoken words are made up of phonemes and that those
phonemes are represented in text as letters.
14. One of the main goals of prereading activities is _____________________
a. asking questions.
b. setting the purpose for reading.
c. enrichment instruction.
d. scaffolding.
15. Concept mapping is a strategy used in _______________

a. reading aloud.
b. guided reading.
c. vocabulary development.
d. recreatory reading.
16. All of these factors except one (1) influence children's motivation to read. Which
one does not help children develop a desire to read?
a. self-choice
b. personal interests
c. knowledge gained
d. choice by teachers or parents
17. A benefit of conducting read-aloud is __________________________

a. building background knowledge and experience.
b. reflecting the emotions, tone, and style of the text.
c. developing children’s understanding of the patterns and structures of written
language.
d. focusing on all the students in the classroom.
18. Going beyond the literature after reading enables students to elaborate on the
selection by ______________________________________________
a. actively integrating new information with existing knowledge.
b. being participative and creative.
c. starting the discussion with the motive question.
d. writing a response journal.
19. GPU or Gradual Psychological Unfolding is a discussion technique based on the

_______________________.
a. Audio-lingual Method
b. Question and Answer Relationship (QAR)
c. Socratic Method
d. Direct Method
20. Critical thinking enables the reader to _____________________________

a. recall explicit details in the text.
b. discover the purpose of the author for writing the selection.
c. integrate the author’s ideas with the reader’s own ideas.
d. follow the events as they happened in the story.
21. Writing has a variety of forms which depends on _____________________

a. drawing connections between bits of experiences.
b. the purpose for the writing.
c. communication of ideas and feelings.
d. the mode or medium of expression.
22. During this stage, the teacher helps children discover what they already know
about the topic and encourages them to question, select, and order information
from a variety of sources.
a. prewriting
b. composing and drafting
c. editing
d. publishing
23. The best approach to teach reading and writing is____________________.

a. direct instruction
b. natural approach
c. independent practice
d. a combination of approaches
24. Writing is a craft that can be learned and its skills developed through
____________________
a. reading about writing.
b. beautiful penmanship.
c. informed practice.
d. correct grammar.
25. Success at writing encourages ___________________

a. further writing.
b. organizing thoughts.
c. presenting ideas.
d. practice in oral language.
26. The writing process is _______________

a. linear
b. recursive and creative.
c. sequential and evaluative.
d. hierarchical.
27. A test in order to be valid should be _______________

a. reliable.
b. practical.
c. objective.
d. global.
28. A test that measures the extent of learning in a prescribed domain is

______________
a. an aptitude test.
b. a proficiency test.
c. an achievement test.
d. a diagnostic test.
29. ______________ are used to collect samples of student work overtime to track
student development.
a. Rubrics
b. Portfolios
c. Reading logs
d. Anecdotal records
30. The teacher guides students through the pre-writing stage which includes all
these activities except______________
a. brainstorming.
b. discussion.
c. proofreading.
d. outlining.

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5. In a conversation, turn-taking involves the following skills EXCEPT

6. An effective way of promoting communication in the classroom is by getting

7. An example of informal English is the expression ___________________.

8. In a conversation, we observe turn-taking conventions by

9. The most common form of one-way communication is ____________________.

11. The foundation for early literacy development is ____________________.

12. A holistic, literature-based approach in teaching beginning reading is

15. Concept mapping is a strategy used in _______________

17. A benefit of conducting read-aloud is __________________________

19. GPU or Gradual Psychological Unfolding is a discussion technique based on the

20. Critical thinking enables the reader to _____________________________

21. Writing has a variety of forms which depends on _____________________

23. The best approach to teach reading and writing is____________________.

25. Success at writing encourages ___________________

26. The writing process is _______________

27. A test in order to be valid should be _______________

28. A test that measures the extent of learning in a prescribed domain is

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