IELTS speaking revision

Can a speaker who produces systematic grammatical errors throughout the test reach Band 8?

• Yes

• No

A test taker cannot reach a higher PRON rating (Bands 4-6-8-9) unless all the positive features are reached. 

• Yes

• No

The majority of sentences are error-free', appears in which GRA band?

• GRA Band 7

• GRA Band 8

• GRA Band 9

Which criterion refers to 'subordination' in its descriptor?

• FC

• LR

• GRA

• PRON

If a test taker uses some less common and idiomatic vocabulary, what band can be reached ?

• 6

• 7

• 8

Grammatical accuracy refers to the range of appropriate structures a speaker produces. 

True or false?

• True

• False

Can a test taker reach Band 8 for Pronunciation if their accent has a minimal effect on intelligibility?

• Yes

• No

If an expert English speaker produces consistently accurate structures apart from 'slips' characteristic of native speakers, can they reach Band 9 for GRA?

• Yes

• No

A speaker who shows some awareness of style and collocation is rated under which criterion?

• LR

• GRA

• FC

• PRON

A speaker who can use vocabulary with full flexibility and precision can reach which band?

• 7

• 8

• 9