Lesson S3
S3 Spoken Standard English Quiz: WJEC Eduqas English Language, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which assessment objective covers using spoken Standard English effectively?
- AO9
- AO6
- AO3
- AO4
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What does 'intelligible' mean in spoken assessment criteria?
- Understood by listeners
- Spoken very loudly
- Memorised word-for-word
- Uses complex slang
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What does the requirement of audibility mean for a speaker?
- Spoken quickly
- Amplified digitally
- Heard clearly
- Read silently
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What style of language is required for a formal spoken assessment?
- Appropriate and formal
- Whispered tones
- Casual slang
- Colloquial dialect
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In which parts of the spoken component should Standard English feature?
- Only when questioned
- Only the conclusion
- All parts
- Only the introduction
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Which vocabulary expectation applies at Distinction level?
- Repetitive slang
- Sophisticated repertoire
- Basic vocabulary
- Limited phrases
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Which vocabulary expectation applies at Merit level?
- Simple everyday words
- Inappropriate slang
- Expressing challenging ideas
- Minimal phrasing
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Which register best suits a formal spoken presentation?
- Informal chatty
- Measured and polite
- Whispered secret
- Aggressive debate
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How can a speaker improve casual phrases like 'like, totally' in a formal presentation?
- Use precise language
- Lower the volume
- Add more filler
- Speak faster
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Which feature is essential for spoken Standard English in a formal presentation?
- Regional dialect
- Grammatical standardness
- Colloquial idioms
- Slang vocabulary
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A speaker says 'them books' in a formal talk. What is the standard correction?
- Them books
- Those books
- Them's books
- This books
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Which element of spoken delivery is vital for being judged intelligible?
- Quiet tone
- Clear pronunciation
- Fast tempo
- Complex jargon
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What kind of issue is the non-standard phrase 'we was'?
- Tense shift
- Pronoun case
- Word order
- Verb agreement
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What is the primary effect of using cohesive markers like 'however' and 'consequently'?
- Increasing volume
- Softening tone
- Slowing pace
- Structuring arguments
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Which setting typically calls for the most formal register in spoken English?
- Playground gossip
- Friendly chat
- Sports commentary
- Governing body presentation
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A speaker's pronunciation is so unclear that listeners miss key points. Which general criterion is not met?
- Using a varied vocabulary
- Structuring the presentation
- Responding to questions
- Being intelligible
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What distinguishes the vocabulary requirement for Distinction from Merit?
- Slang usage
- Repetitive phrasing
- Sophisticated repertoire
- Basic lexicon
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What is the outcome if a candidate uses Standard English but is entirely inaudible?
- Merit awarded
- Failed audibility
- Automatic Distinction
- Pass granted
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What is the main purpose of using Standard English in a formal presentation?
- Creating confusion
- Displaying slang
- Limiting audience
- Ensuring accessibility
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How do occasional non-standard phrases affect a largely secure Standard English presentation?
- Ensuring distinction
- Improving clarity
- Enhancing fluency
- Weakening formality
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