TM | Teaching and Learning Comprehension (7)

Which stage involves activities such as activating students' interest and knowledge about the topic?

• Post-listening

• While listening

• Pre-listening

• Re-listening

What does the technique of sequencing involve?

• Choosing specific items or information

• Identifying similarities and differences

• Arranging items in a logical order

• Posing questions to check understanding

What is a problem with typical multiple choice items?

• They are easy for teachers to prepare.

• Students pay too much attention to the text.

• The choices are usually straightforward.

• Students may struggle to understand the choices.

What are some techniques mainly used for reading comprehension?

• Sequencing

• Using comprehension questions

• Comparing and matching

• Selecting

Which type of question makes students infer and draw assumptions?

• On-the-line questions

• Between-the-line questions

• Beyond-the-line questions

• None of the above

Which of the following statements about comprehension texts is true?

• Students should only use texts from the textbook.

• Texts used for listening should be more difficult than those used for reading.

• Using a wide range of texts is not necessary for comprehension.

• Interesting topics motivate students.

What is emphasized as a key aspect of effective comprehension in teaching and learning?

• Providing students with ready-made answers

• Encouraging students to memorize the text

• Engaging students in thinking

• Discouraging students from asking questions

What are examples of linguistic comprehension guides and student responses?

• Underlining and tick marks

• Pictures and grids

• True/false statements and lists of words

• Sequencing and comparing

How can students control texts in comprehension work?

• Students have more control over listening.

• Students have less control over reading.

• Teachers have more control over reading.

• Teachers have less control over listening.