Speaking Practice Question
Question
A supervisor reviews a case with a trainee for the TOEFL iBT involving cause and effect in Speaking. Which option best reduces risk or error? (Item 78)
Answer choices
- A. Skip verification because the previous case had the same answer.
- B. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the cause and effect scenario.
- C. Document nothing because documentation could create follow-up questions.
- D. Rely on informal custom instead of the applicable rule, control, or standard.
Correct Answer
B. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the cause and effect scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because cause and effect 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: Speaking
- Objective: cause and effect