Language Scoring Guide

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Grammar

Multiple Choice

Grammar

In the subcategory of prepositions, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced. Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

• No English

• 4.5 & 5

• 2.5

• 3.5

Pronunciation

Fill in the Blank

In the category of pronunciation, the general descriptor has been relocated.

Where can you now find the general descriptor?

Multiple Choice

Pronunciation

In the subcategory word endings, -es & -ed, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced.

Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

• 1

• 3

• 4.5 & 5

• 3.5

Multiple Choice

Pronunciation

In the subcategory articulation, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced. Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

• No English

• 4.5 & 5

• 2.5

• 3.5

Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Vocabulary range & control

Regarding idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms, there have been edits made for scores 4.5 and 5.

Should test takers use idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms in their responses or are they not required to do so?

• They need to use diomatic expressions and colloquialisms in their answers.

• There was no change made to this subcategory.

• It implies that test takers have the option to incorporate such language in their responses if they choose to do so.

Multiple Select

Connectors usage

In the subcategory of the usage of connectors areas of opportunity (AOO) were introduced.

Could you please identify the specific changes that were implemented?

More than one answer is correct.

• An area of opportunity (AOO) was added to the score 4.

• An area of opportunity (AOO) was added to the score No English.

• An area of opportunity (AOO) was added to the score 4.5 & 5.

• An area of opportunity (AOO) was added to the score 3.5.

Language Application

Multiple Choice

The score of 0 in the Paraphrasing category was modified.

Can you identify and explain the specific change that was implemented?

• Doesn't paraphrase

  when required to do so.

  Does not provide any detail related to the task.

  (0 details)

• Doesn't paraphrase

• Doesn't paraphrase

  when required to do so.

Multiple Choice

In the paraphrasing subcategory, have new scenarios been introduced with a number of details to provide more options for evaluation?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

How are we scoring paraphrasing?

• From 0 to 1. Not including N/A.

• From 0 to 5. Including N/A.

• From 1 to 5. Not including N/A.

• From 0 to 1. Including N/A.

Multiple Choice

Paraphrasing

Where can we locate the new scenarios?

• CEFR

• Manual and examples

• Interview Flow

• Glossary

Multiple Choice

In the subcategory Coherence & idea organization, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced.

Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

• 4.5 & 5.

• 1

Multiple Choice

Positive language

When do we evaluate positive language?

• Role-play

• Throughout

• In the beginning

• Paraphrasing exercise

Multiple Choice

Positive language

When assessing the No English score, do we consider whether the communication approach can be perceived as rude or the use of negative language?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Empathy

When evaluating the No English score, do we consider whether the speaker demonstrates a lack of understanding or concern for the feelings of others? or if they fail to address emotions and solely focus on the main problem?

• We only evaluate: No communication possible

• No, it's not considered under this category.

• Yes, it's considered under this category.

Multiple Choice

Where can we find the conceptually difficult questions?

• CEFR

• Positive language.

• Manual & Examples

• Interview flow.