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The current system of placement into English language classes at Thomas High School is a norm-
referenced test, but advancement to the next level of instruction is based on criterion-based
tests. The high school's choice of a criterion-referenced test is appropriate for advancement
within its English-language program because a criterion-referenced test can - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔determine if students have attained a desired level of skills and abilities
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
1. Dmitry has been working nights.
2. The train is due by 3 o'clock.
3. Eva has passed her classes.
4.Dinner is being prepared. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Dinner is being prepared.
Which of the following terms has been used by second-language theorists to refer to a point
past which language learners cannot progress without exceptional effort or motivation? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Fossilization
A group of fourth-grade intermediate-level ESOL students are using the writing process to
construct a paragraph. They have completed their first drafts and obtained a peer review. Which
of the following are they most likely to do next? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Revise
Which field of study is concerned with the meanings of words, phrases, and nonliteral
expressions? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Semantics
All of the following statements are true about performance-based assessments EXCEPT:
(A) They may be used for formative or summative evaluations.