MCQs - LSRW Skills

1. Which of the following is NOT a part of the aural-oral skills?

A. Listening

B. Speaking

C. Reading

D. Writing

Answer: C. Reading

 

2. According to Harold E. Palmer, what is the correct order of language skills?

A. R W L S

B. L S R W

C. S L W R

D. W R S L

Answer: B. L S R W

 

3. Who among the following is known as the "Father of Listening"?

A. Harold E. Palmer

B. J.A. Bright

C. Ralph Nicholas

D. Noam Chomsky

Answer: C. Ralph Nicholas (along with James Brown and Carl Weaver)

 

4. Which organization was established in 1979 to promote the study and teaching of listening?

A. International English Association (IEA)

B. The Listening Society (TLS)

C. International Listening Association (ILA)

D. World Listening Forum (WLF)

Answer: C. International Listening Association (ILA)

 

5. Which phase of listening involves giving instructions on what to listen for?

A. While-listening phase

B. Post-listening phase

C. Pre-listening phase

D. Intensive listening phase

Answer: C. Pre-listening phase

 

6. What type of listening involves analyzing and working hard to understand the content?

A. Extensive listening

B. Casual listening

C. Intensive listening

D. Appreciative listening

Answer: C. Intensive listening

 

7. Which type of listening is done for enjoyment, such as listening to music?

A. Gist listening

B. Appreciative listening

C. Focused listening

D. Casual listening

Answer: B. Appreciative listening

 

8. What type of listening is done without any specific purpose or attention?

A. Focused listening

B. Casual listening

C. Gist listening

D. Extensive listening

Answer: B. Casual listening

 

9. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting listening?

A. Linguistic factors

B. Physical factors

C. Psychological factors

D. Geographical factors

Answer: D. Geographical factors

 

10. Which type of listening material is recorded in real-life situations?

A. Authentic

B. Recorded

C. Live

D. Scripted

Answer: A. Authentic

 

11. Which language skill is considered a "passive/receptive" skill?

A. Speaking

B. Writing

C. Listening

D. Reading aloud

Answer: C. Listening

 

12. Which type of listening is done when someone enjoys a song for its melody?

A. Gist listening

B. Appreciative listening

C. Intensive listening

D. Casual listening

Answer: B. Appreciative listening

 

 

13. What is the main difference between authentic and recorded listening material?

A. Authentic is scripted, recorded is natural

B. Authentic is real-life, recorded is scripted

C. Authentic is live, recorded is digital

D. Both are the same

Answer: B. Authentic is real-life, recorded is scripted

 

14. Which phase of listening involves replaying the audio if necessary?

A. Pre-listening

B. While-listening

C. Post-listening

D. Intensive listening

Answer: C. Post-listening

 

15. What type of listening is used in classroom lectures to understand key points?

A. Casual listening

B. Focused listening

C. Appreciative listening

D. Extensive listening

Answer: B. Focused listening

 

16. Which type of listening is used in public speeches to grasp the main idea?

A. Intensive listening

B. Gist listening

C. Appreciative listening

D. Casual listening

Answer: B. Gist listening

 

17.  The background noise in listening comes under which type of listening barrier

A. Linguistic

B. Physical

C. Psychological

D. Emotional

Answer: B. Physical

 

18. What is speaking primarily considered as?

A. A passive skill

B. An active skill

C. A receptive skill

D. A graphic-motor skill

Answer: B. An active skill

 

19. What makes English speech rhythmic?

A. Equal stress on all syllables

B. Alternating stressed and unstressed syllables

C. Speaking slowly

D. Using only content words

Answer: B. Alternating stressed and unstressed syllables

 

20. How is stress defined in speaking?

A. Speaking loudly

B. Using extra breath force on a syllable

C. Changing pitch frequently

D. Speaking slowly

Answer: B. Using extra breath force on a syllable

 

21. In the word "record," where is the stress when used as a noun?

A. First syllable (RE-cord)

B. Second syllable (re-CORD)

C. Equal stress on both

D. No stress

Answer: A. First syllable (RE-cord)

 

22. Which type of words are generally unstressed in English?

A. Nouns

B. Adjectives

C. Structural words (e.g., prepositions, articles)

D. Adverbs

Answer: C. Structural words (e.g., prepositions, articles)

 

23. What is the term for words like "recognize" where both primary and secondary stress are present?

A. Monosyllabic stress

B. Double stress

C. Compound stress

D. Neutral stress

Answer: B. Double stress

 

24. Which of the following is a content word?

A. The

B. And

C. Beautiful

D. But

Answer: C. Beautiful

 

25. What is sentence stress primarily used for?

A. Making speech monotonous

B. Emphasizing important words

C. Reducing speaking speed

D. Eliminating pauses

Answer: B. Emphasizing important words

 

26. What is rhythm in speech?

A. Equal length of all syllables

B. Stressing syllables at regular intervals

C. Speaking without pauses

D. Using only rising intonation

Answer: B. Stressing syllables at regular intervals

 

27. English is a ______ language.

A. Syllable-timed

B. Stress-timed

C. Pitch-timed

D. Pause-timed

Answer: B. Stress-timed

 

28. Which of the following is a syllable-timed language?

A. English

B. German

C. Telugu

D. Arabic

Answer: C. Telugu

 

29. What does intonation refer to?

A. Loudness of speech

B. Changing pitch of voice

C. Speed of speaking

D. Number of syllables

Answer: B. Changing pitch of voice

 

30. Which tone is used in a neutral statement?

A. Rising

B. Falling

C. Fall-rise

D. Rise-fall

Answer: B. Falling

 

31. A rising tone is typically used in:

A. Commands

B. Yes/No questions

C. Statements

D. Exclamations

Answer: B. Yes/No questions

 

32. Which intonation pattern is used in exclamations?

A. Rising

B. Falling

C. Fall-rise

D. Rise-fall

Answer: B. Falling

 

33. "It’s a good day, isn’t it?" uses which intonation pattern?

A. Rising

B. Falling

C. Fall-rise

D. Rise-fall

Answer: B. Falling (tag question expecting agreement)

 

34. "Shall we drive or go by train?" uses:

A. Rising tone

B. Falling tone

C. Fall-rise

D. Rise-fall

Answer: A. Rising tone (alternate question)

 

35. Which of the following uses a rising tone?

A. "Open the window." (command)

B. "How are you?" (friendly question)

C. "It’s raining." (statement)

D. "What a surprise!" (exclamation)

Answer: B. "How are you?" (friendly question)

 

36. What is the advantage of pair work in speaking activities?

A. Reduces interaction

B. Increases teacher control

C. Boosts student participation

D. Eliminates noise

Answer: C. Boosts student participation

 

37. What is a disadvantage of group work?

A. Increases student confidence

B. Dominance by strong students

C. Reduces speaking time

D. Limits creativity

Answer: B. Dominance by strong students

 

38. Which word is stressed in the sentence: "The students were waiting for the bus."?

A. The

B. Were

C. Waiting

D. For

Answer: C. Waiting

 

39. What is the key feature of a syllable-timed language?

A. Unequal syllable length

B. Stress on every word

C. Equal time per syllable

D. No pauses

Answer: C. Equal time per syllable

 

40. Which is NOT a structural word?

A. And

B. Happy

C. The

D. In

Answer: B. Happy

 

41.Reading primarily involves the following three components:

A. Speed, accuracy, and expression

B. Sight, sound, and sense

C. Grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation

D. Speaking, writing, and listening

 

42. What is "schemata" in reading?

A. A type of reading material

B. The reader’s pre-existing knowledge about a topic

C. A method of teaching phonics

D. A form of silent reading

Answer: B. The reader’s pre-existing knowledge about a topic

 

43. Which method teaches reading by focusing on letter names first?

A. Phonic method

B. Alphabetic method

C. Word method

D. Sentence method

Answer: B. Alphabetic method

 

44. What is the main drawback of the alphabetic method?

A. It ignores vowels

B. Letter names don’t always indicate pronunciation

C. It’s too modern

D. It focuses only on syllables

Answer: B. Letter names don’t always indicate pronunciation

 

46. Which method is based on the Gestalt theory?

A. Sentence method

B. Story method

C. Phonic method

D. Alphabetic method

Answer: A. Sentence method

 

47. What is the key difference between scanning and skimming?

A. Scanning is slower than skimming

B. Scanning seeks specific details; skimming seeks the gist

C. Skimming ignores the main idea

D. Scanning is used only for novels

Answer: B. Scanning seeks specific details; skimming seeks the gist

 

48. Which activity is an example of scanning?

A. Reading a novel for pleasure

B. Searching for a phone number in a directory

C. Summarizing a research paper

D. Analyzing poetry

Answer: B. Searching for a phone number in a directory

 

49. Intensive reading focuses on:

A. Fluency and speed

B. Detailed understanding and accuracy

C. Reading for pleasure

D. Ignoring grammar rules

Answer: B. Detailed understanding and accuracy

 

50. Which activity exemplifies skimming?

A. Finding a definition in a glossary

B. Reading a newspaper headline for the main idea

C. Studying a legal document in detail

D. Practicing phonics

Answer: B. Reading a newspaper headline for the main idea

 

51.What is the first step in the SQ3R reading strategy?

A. Scan

B. Survey

C. Study

D. Silence

Answer: B

 

52. Silent reading is faster than reading aloud because it:

A. Eliminates lip movement and focuses on comprehension

B. Requires vocal practice

C. Is done only in libraries

D. Follows the alphabetic method

Answer: A. Eliminates lip movement and focuses on comprehension

 

53. Realia is particularly useful for teaching:

A. Abstract concepts only

B. Vocabulary through real objects (e.g., fruits, maps)

C. Silent reading speed

D. Alphabetic principles

Answer: B. Vocabulary through real objects (e.g., fruits, maps)

 

54. "Reading between the lines" refers to:

A. Literal comprehension

B. Inferential comprehension

C. Creative reading

D. Scanning

Answer: B. Inferential comprehension

 

55. Which question type is "beyond the lines"?

A. "Who is the protagonist?"

B. "What is the main idea?"

C. "How can you apply this lesson in life?"

D. "Where did the event occur?"

Answer: C. "How can you apply this lesson in life?"

 

56. According to V.J. Cook, what are authentic materials?

A. Texts created for language teaching

B. Real-world texts (e.g., newspapers, songs) not designed for teaching

C. Only grammar exercises

D. Fictional stories

Answer: B. Real-world texts (e.g., newspapers, songs) not designed for teaching

 

57. Which is an example of realia?

A. A textbook dialogue

B. A bus ticket used in a lesson

C. A grammar worksheet

D. A recorded lecture

Answer: B. A bus ticket used in a lesson

 

58. What is the primary purpose of extensive reading?

A. To analyze grammar rules

B. To develop fluency and enjoyment

C. To practice pronunciation

D. To memorize vocabulary

Answer: B. To develop fluency and enjoyment

 

59. Which skill is enhanced by library skills?

A. Note-taking and summarizing

B. Singing aloud

C. Drawing illustrations

D. Solving math problems

Answer: A. Note-taking and summarizing

 

60. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

A. To inform

B. To entertain

C. To convince or influence

D. To describe

Answer: C. To convince or influence

 

61. Which writing type includes definitions, instructions, and cause-effect analysis?

A. Narrative

B. Descriptive

C. Expository

D. Persuasive

Answer: C. Expository

 

62. What is the key feature of guided composition?

A. Complete freedom in writing

B. Restricted language use with some creativity

C. Only copying text

D. No teacher involvement

Answer: B. Restricted language use with some creativity

 

63. What is the main goal of free composition?

A. To follow strict grammar rules

B. To use language independently

C. To copy from textbooks

D. To avoid creativity

Answer: B. To use language independently

 

64. What is the difference between note-taking and note-making?

A. Note-taking is from reading; note-making is from listening

B. Note-taking is from listening; note-making is from reading

C. Both are the same

D. Note-taking is only for exams

Answer: B. Note-taking is from listening; note-making is from reading

 

65. Which skill involves summarizing key points from a text?

A. Note-taking

B. Note-making

C. Skimming

D. Scanning

Answer: B. Note-making

 

66. What is passive vocabulary?

A. Words actively used in speaking/writing

B. Words recognized but not frequently used

C. Slang words

D. Technical jargon

Answer: B. Words recognized but not frequently used

 

67. What is active vocabulary?

A. Words understood but rarely used

B. Words used frequently in communication

C. Words only found in books

D. Words with multiple meanings

Answer: B. Words used frequently in communication

 

68.Who originally proposed the Iceberg Theory of writing?

A. William Faulkner

B. F. Scott Fitzgerald

C. Ernest Hemingway

D. Mark Twain

Answer: C. Ernest Hemingway

 

69. The Iceberg Theory is also known as:

A. The Theory of Omission

B. The Theory of Exposition

C. The Theory of Dialogue

D. The Theory of Characterization

Answer: A. The Theory of Omission

 

70. Which writing type is most common in diaries and letters?

A. Narrative

B. Persuasive

C. Descriptive

D. Expository

Answer: C. Descriptive