Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice
Definition
In multiple choice tasks, there is a question followed by three possible answers, or the beginning of a sentence followed by three possible ways to complete the sentence. Test takers are required to choose the one correct answer: A, B or C.
Sometimes, test takers are given a longer list of possible answers and told that they have to choose more than one. In this case, they should read the question carefully to check how many answers are required.
Task focus: Multiple choice questions are used to test a wide range of skills. The test taker may be required to have a detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the listening text.
The Strategy
| Before you listen | While you listen | After you listen |
|---|---|---|
1. Read the instructions to see how many options to choose. 2. Read the question(s) or sentence prompt(s) and options. Then underline the key words. This will give you an idea of what the recording will be about and what to listen for. | 1. Listen for a signal word from the question/stem that will signal the answer is coming. Listen for synonyms or paraphrases of the key words you underline in the answers. 2. Choose the best option when you have found the answer. | 1. Check your answer although you do not click the wrong option. |
KeyTips
- Do not choose an option just because you heard it. Listen carefully to the whole audio, since there are a lot of distractors.
- Be aware that the audio will be full of paraphrasing.
Warm-Up 7
Questions 9 and 10
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
9. Type of insurance chosen:
10. Customer wants goods delivered to:
Mini Practice 14
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Rocky Bay field trip
21. What do the students agree should be included in their aims?
22. What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?
23. In Helen's procedure section, Colin suggests a change in
24. What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?
25. What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?
26. What do they decide to do next with their map?
Questions 27 and 28
Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned? Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 29 and 30
Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report? Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Mini Practice 15
Questions 21 and 22
Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna's psychology study? Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 23 and 24
Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews? Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 25 and 26
Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research? Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
27. Joanna concentrated on women performers because
28. Mike Frost's article suggests that in popular music, women's dress is affected by
29. What did Joanna's subjects say about the audience at a performance?
30. According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about