Language Proficiency Levels Quiz

What is the minimum requirement for the WORDS (Novice Low) level in the target language?

• At least 2 solid words with grammatical connection to a verb.

• At least 2 solid words related to the prompt with no grammatical connection.

• At least 3 solid words with grammatical connection to a verb.

• At least 3 solid words related to the prompt with no grammatical connection.

Answer explanation

The minimum requirement for the WORDS (Novice Low) level in the target language is at least 2 solid words related to the prompt with no grammatical connection, making this the correct choice.

For the PHRASES (Novice Mid) level, what is required in terms of grammatical connections?

• At least one grammatical connection to a verb.

• At least two grammatical connections to a verb.

• At least three grammatical connections to a verb.

• No grammatical connections to a verb.

Answer explanation

For the PHRASES (Novice Mid) level, at least two grammatical connections to a verb are required, as stated in the correct answer choice.

Which of the following is a requirement for SIMPLE SENTENCES (Novice High) level?

• At least one complete sentence.

• At least two complete sentences with the same verb.

• At least two complete sentences with different verbs.

• At least three complete sentences with different verbs.

Answer explanation

The requirement for SIMPLE SENTENCES (Novice High) level is to have at least two complete sentences with different verbs, making this the correct choice.

What is a requirement for STRINGS OF SENTENCES (Intermediate Low) level?

• At least one simple sentence with one verb.

• At least two simple sentences with one verb.

• At least three simple sentences with at least two verbs.

• At least four simple sentences with at least two verbs.

Answer explanation

At least three simple sentences with at least two verbs is a requirement for STRINGS OF SENTENCES (Intermediate Low) level.

What is a requirement for CONNECTED SENTENCES (Intermediate Mid) level?

• At least one complex component in a complete sentence.

• At least two complex components in the form of dependent clauses.

• At least three complex components in the form of independent clauses.

• At least four complex components in the form of independent clauses.

Answer explanation

At least two complex components in the form of dependent clauses.

What is the minimum number of complex components required for a Pre-Paragraph (Intermediate High) level?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 4 because a Pre-Paragraph (Intermediate High) level requires a minimum of 4 complex components to demonstrate proficiency.

Which of the following is NOT a base requirement for a Paragraph (Advanced Low) level?

• Creates enough language to show Paragraph Structure with at least 7+ complex components.

• Syntactical density evident with overall accuracy (80%).

• Must include 3+ advanced vocabulary words, phrases or grammatical structures.

• Use of transition words and other connectors.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the 'Use of transition words and other connectors' as it is NOT a base requirement for a Paragraph (Advanced Low) level.

What is a key indicator of an Extended Paragraph (Advanced Mid) level response?

• Use of at least 4 complex components.

• Syntactical density with 70% accuracy.

• Strong paragraph structure showing confidence and competence (10+ instances of complex components).

• May be too short for a paragraph but has higher-level complexity.

Answer explanation

Strong paragraph structure showing confidence and competence (10+ instances of complex components) is a key indicator of an Extended Paragraph (Advanced Mid) level response.

Which level requires the use of advanced vocabulary, grammar, complex structures, and control of aspect to create an in-depth, sophisticated response?

• Pre-Paragraph (Intermediate High)

• Paragraph (Advanced Low)

• Extended Paragraph (Advanced Mid)

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Extended Paragraph (Advanced Mid) requires the use of advanced vocabulary, grammar, complex structures, and control of aspect to create an in-depth, sophisticated response.

What is a common characteristic of a Paragraph (Advanced Low) level response?

• May use other tenses with good accuracy in sentences.

• Errors may be found in the use of idiomatic or colloquial phrases.

• Delivery of language is moving to be more fluid, with only occasional hesitancy.

• Response lacks advanced vocabulary, grammatical structures etc.

Answer explanation

Delivery of language is moving to be more fluid, with only occasional hesitancy.