Assessing Speaking

Which of the following is an example of imitative speaking according to Brown?

• Having a conversation with a partner

• Repeating a sentence after the teacher

• Describing a picture in detail

• Giving a short speech

What distinguishes interactive speaking from responsive speaking?

• Responsive speaking requires no interaction.

• Interactive speaking is one-way communication.

• Responsive speaking involves extended conversation.

• Interactive speaking involves longer and more complex exchanges.

Which of the following is a macro-skill of speaking?

• Pronunciation of individual sounds

• Using stress and intonation correctly

• Organizing ideas in a logical sequence

• Recognizing minimal pairs

According to Brown, one major challenge in assessing speaking is:

• Scoring is always objective

• It is difficult to ensure rater reliability

• There are too few speaking tasks available

• Students always perform at the same level

An example of an extensive speaking task would be

• Repeating words after the teacher

• Responding to a greeting

• Reading aloud from a textbook

• Giving a prepared presentation

Why is authenticity important in speaking assessment?

• It makes the test easier for students

• It helps reduce anxiety

• It ensures the task reflects real-world communication

• It shortens the assessment time

In terms of rubrics, which statement is TRUE according to Brown?

• Holistic rubrics are always more detailed than analytic rubrics

• Analytic rubrics do not help with feedback

• Analytic rubrics break down speaking into separate components

• Holistic rubrics give specific feedback on multiple skills

Which speaking task would best assess intensive speaking skills?

• Giving opinions in a debate

• Reading minimal pairs aloud

• Role-playing an interview

• Giving a short oral summary

According to Brown, a practical speaking test is one that:

• Is easy to administer and score in a realistic classroom setting

• Always includes technology

• Tests all four language skills at once

• Only includes multiple-choice items

What is one key limitation of holistic scoring in speaking assessment?

• It takes too long to use

• It does not show specific strengths or weaknesses

• It’s too detailed for classroom use

• It uses too many categories