Academic Skills Practice Question

Question

A test item asks for the most accurate explanation for the TOEFL iBT involving independent speaking in Academic Skills. Which answer is best? (Item 11)

Answer choices

1. A. Skip verification because the previous case had the same answer.
2. B. Document nothing because documentation could create follow-up questions.
3. C. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the independent speaking scenario.
4. D. Rely on informal custom instead of the applicable rule, control, or standard.

Correct Answer

C. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the independent speaking scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is C because independent speaking is tested by asking candidates to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Academic Skills
• Objective: independent speaking

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