Telpas Speaking

Read the directions. When you are ready to speak, tell as much as you can.

Talk about a hobby that you like to do in your free time. Explain:

what the hobby is

why you like this hobby

when and with whom you do this hobby.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Look at the pictures. You will use the pictures to tell a story.

When you are ready to speak, talk about each picture in order. Tell as much as you can.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Look at the two pictures and read the directions below. When you are ready to speak, tell as much as you can.

First describe at least two ways these pictures are similar.

Next describe at least two ways these pictures are different.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• He go to the store every day.

• She goes to the store every day.

• They goes to the store every day.

• We goes to the store every day.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the synonym of the word 'elaborate'?

• Simple

• Complicated

• Short

• Easy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The Telpas Speaking test assesses the speaking skills of English language learners. It evaluates their ability to communicate effectively in English.'

• The test is for English language learners.

• The test evaluates speaking skills.

• The test is difficult.

• The test is about writing skills.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the correct sentence structure:

• Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by him.

• He crossed the finish line running quickly.

• The finish line he crossed running quickly.

• Quickly running, the finish line was crossed.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the antonym of the word 'frequent'?

• Often

• Rare

• Regular

• Common

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Although it was raining.

• Running down the street.

• She finished her homework.

• Because he was late.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the context of Telpas Speaking, what does 'fluency' refer to?

• The ability to speak without hesitation.

• The ability to write clearly.

• The ability to read quickly.

• The ability to listen attentively.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10