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Background
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Tests and
Test
Preparation
Types of tests
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Proficiency tests
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Achievement tests
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Diagnostic tests
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Placement tests
Types of tests
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Proficiency tests: TOEFL; IELTS; FCE; CAE;
CPE, etc. No specific course based, general
knowledge and skill based. Independent of
teaching. Measure general language ability.
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Achievement tests: directly related to classroom
teaching and learning. Content based or
objective based. Final or progressive.

with (these wrong words are called distractors).
Three distractors plus the right word are enough for
a written item.
(4) Finally, prepare clear and simple instructions.
Advantages of Multiple-Choice Completion
1. It helps students see the full meaning of words by
providing natural contexts. Also, it is a good
influence on instruction: It discourages word-list
memorization.
2. Scoring is easy and consistent.
3. It is a sensitive measure of achievement.
Limitations of Multiple-Choice Completion
1. It is rather difficult to prepare good sentence
contexts that clearly show the meaning of the word
being tested.
2. It is easy for students to cheat by copying what
others have circled.
Word formation
Advantages
1. It reflects teaching approaches.
2. It is generally faster and easier to construct
than are items with distractors.
Limitations
1. Fewer words can be tested this way than with
multiple choice.
2. There is some difficulty in avoiding
ambiguous contexts. /æm b g.ju.əs/ˈ ɪ
GRAMMAR QUESTIONS
Grammar tests are designed to measure student
proficiency in matters ranging from inflections

what multiple-choice type to use, and how many
questions to prepare, you are now ready to start
writing the items. First, choose a structure and then
use it correctly in a sentence.
Distractor Preparaon
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Avoid using two obvious items!
E.g.: _______ the ones who know the answers.
A. They are B. There C. They're D. Their
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Avoid items that test divided usage, or items
that only test dierent levels of formality.
E.g.: You can get it from the lady _______ he
sold it to.
A. which B. who C. whom D. why
Distractor Preparaon
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Avoid confusing or ring your students by having them
reread unnecessary material.
E.g.: If I had a new fur coat, __________.
A. I showed it to everyone. B. I'd show it to everyone.
C. I've shown it to everyone. D. I'll show it to everyone.
-> (revised) If I had a new fur coat, ______ it to everyone.
A. I showed B. I'd show C. I've shown D. I'll show
Distractor Preparaon
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Also, it is best not to mix categories like the
following:
E.g.: They just bought __________ furniture.
A. a few B. several C. some D. with

of the grammar subskill).
4. This can have a negative influence on class work if used exclusively.
(Students may see no need to practice writing if tests are objective.)
Sentence Completion
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Simple-completion items used for testing
grammar consist of a sentence from which a
grammatical element has been removed.
E.g.: "He went to school." or "I would have
gone if he had invited me”.
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Alternatively, we can have: (1) the option
form, (2) the inflection form, and (3) the free-
response form.
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These three forms vary not only in difficulty
but also in objectivity and in the degree of
active or passive response that is required. As
a result, you can tailor the test to the students
that you have.
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The steps: (1) Select the grammar points that
need to be tested; (2) Select the appropriate
type of question, (3) Provide an appropriate
context; and (4) write good instructions.
The Option Form
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The easiest simple-completion items are like multiple-
choice questions with only two options.
E.g.: Direction: Complete the following sentences with "do" or "make."

The Free-Response Form
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Sometimes a few simple terms can be
used, if everybody in the class knows
what they mean. Here are some sentences
from an English test:
Example:
Example:Add a question tag to these sentences:
Add a question tag to these sentences:
1) Hamlet was indecisive, __________?
1) Hamlet was indecisive, __________?
2) Polonius knew a lot of aphorisms, _________?
2) Polonius knew a lot of aphorisms, _________?
The Free-Response Form
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It is good to use an example to make
It is good to use an example to make
sure that no one is confused.
sure that no one is confused.
Example:
Example:
Directions: Write in the
Directions: Write in the
missing part of the two-word verb.
missing part of the two-word verb.
"What time did he get __________ this