Does Verb Tense Lower Speaking Part 2 Scores?

The video tutorial discusses the impact of verb tense on speaking Part 2 scores. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct verb tense as indicated by the cue card, and how inappropriate tense usage can affect grammar and fluency scores. The tutorial provides strategies for contextualizing verb tense, focusing on singular or plural forms, and answering cue cards appropriately to improve scores.

How can using the wrong verb tense affect your speaking score?

• It can enhance your fluency score.

• It has no effect on your score.

• It can improve your vocabulary score.

• It can negatively impact your grammar score.

What should you do if a cue card asks about a past game, but you still play it now?

• Describe multiple games instead.

• Ignore the cue card and talk about the present.

• Only talk about the present version of the game.

• Mention that you still play it and describe it in the past context.

What is a recommended strategy if you can't remember a specific past game?

• Describe a game you play outdoors.

• Make up a story about a past game.

• Talk about a game you dislike.

• Describe a game you plan to play in the future.

Why is it important to focus on whether the cue card asks for singular or plural?

• It helps in choosing the right vocabulary.

• It improves your pronunciation.

• It ensures you describe the correct number of items.

• It has no impact on your score.

What can happen if you describe multiple items when the cue card asks for one?

• It can improve your grammar score.

• It will have no impact on your score.

• It can negatively affect your fluency score.

• It can enhance your fluency score.