TKT Sample Exam

1. Which of the following is an example of an affix?

• A) Run
• B) Unhappy
• C) Quickly
• D) Laugh

2. What is the phonemic symbol for the vowel sound in the word "cat"?

• A) /ɑ:/
• B) /æ/
• C) /eɪ/
• D) /ʌ/

3. Which word formation process is used in the word "brunch" (from "breakfast" and "lunch")?

• A) Compounding
• B) Blending
• C) Clipping
• D) Conversion

4. In which stage of the lesson do learners focus on meaning before learning new language forms?

• A) Presentation
• B) Practice
• C) Production
• D) Assessment

5. Which factor can affect language acquisition in young learners?

• A) Exposure to the target language
• B) Length of time spent on grammar exercises
• C) The ability to translate into L1
• D) Memorization of vocabulary lists

6. Which of the following learning styles refers to a learner who prefers using visuals like pictures and charts?

• A) Auditory
• B) Kinaesthetic
• C) Visual
• D) Logical

7. According to Krashen's Input Hypothesis, what type of input helps learners acquire language?

• A) Language that is too complex to understand
• B) Language slightly above their current level (i+1)
• C) Only grammar-focused language instruction
• D) Only vocabulary-based instruction

8. Which term refers to the process where learners use their first language to understand the second language?

• A) Code-switching
• B) Fossilization
• C) Interlanguage
• D) Transfer

9. Which of the following is a communicative language teaching (CLT) activity?

• A) Grammar drills
• B) Repeating words after the teacher
• C) Role-play conversations
• D) Writing definitions from a dictionary

10. What is the main aim of a PPP (Presentation, Practice, Production) lesson?

• A) To teach through translation
• B) To focus on fluency first
• C) To introduce and reinforce new language in stages
• D) To use only teacher-centered instruction