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TESOL/TEFL CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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In an ESL speaking class, what is An exercise where students listen to an example of correct
"drilling"? pronunciation and echo it back.
A timed exercise where students
complete as much work as
possible. A technique used to
improve hand writing.
An exercise where students listen
to an example of correct
pronunciation and echo it back.
What is intonation? The changing of pitch in a word, used to show intention or further meaning.
The changing of pitch in a word, used
to show intention or further meaning.
A sentence structure used to create
rhetorical questions.
A tone used to express anger or
dissatisfaction.
Observe the tone signal on these two Is it raining again? ↗
sentences, and mark which indicates
surprise from the speaker:
Is it raining again? ↗
Is it raining again? ↘
Observe the tone signal on these two She wants an extra large meal ➔
sentences, and mark which indicates a
statement or guidance from the
speaker: She wants an extra large
meal ➔
She wants an extra large meal ↗
What is "word stress"? The natural emphasis placed on particular parts of multi-syllable words.
When speakers emphasize a word
to show its importance in the
context.
The natural emphasis placed on
particular parts of multi-syllable
words.
Why is it important for students to Their speech will sound more natural and will be easier to understand.
learn about word stresses?
Their speech will sound more
natural and will be easier to
understand.
It will help students to show the most
important part of a sentence.
Mark which of these words has the Apple
stress located in the correct place:
Appl
e
Appl
e
Mark which of these words has the Attack
stress located in the correct place:
Attack
Attack
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