ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Understanding Teacher Instructions Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A teacher says: 'Turn to page 45 and complete the odd-numbered questions only.' What should students do?
- Complete all questions on page 45
- Complete only questions 1, 3, 5, 7, etc. (Correct answer)
- Read page 45 silently
- Skip page 45 entirely
Correct answer: Complete only questions 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.
'Odd-numbered questions only' means answer questions 1, 3, 5, 7, etc., skipping even numbers.
Understanding 'odd-numbered' requires knowing that odd numbers are not divisible by 2. The word 'only' restricts the task to just those specific questions.
Question 2: A teacher instructs: 'Work in pairs to discuss the question, then write an individual response.' How many parts does this instruction have?
- One
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: Two
Two distinct steps: first discuss with a partner, then write your own response.
Step 1: Work in pairs to discuss (collaborative). Step 2: Write an individual response (solo). The word 'then' indicates sequence.
Question 3: A teacher says: 'Homework is due at the beginning of class Friday. Late submissions will not be accepted.' What happens if homework is late?
- Lower grade
- Not accepted at all (Correct answer)
- Can submit next week
- No consequence
Correct answer: Not accepted at all
The teacher explicitly stated that late submissions will not be accepted.
The instruction contains a deadline ('beginning of class on Friday') and a clear absolute consequence ('will not be accepted').
Question 4: A teacher says: 'Before the test, put all books and devices in your backpack under your desk.' When should students do this?
- After the test
- During the test
- Before starting the test (Correct answer)
- Only if reminded again
Correct answer: Before starting the test
'Before' clearly indicates this must be done prior to the test.
The preposition 'before' establishes that putting away materials must happen first, then the test begins.
Question 5: A teacher instructs: 'Read the passage silently, underline the main idea, and circle unfamiliar vocabulary.' How many tasks?
- One
- Two
- Three (Correct answer)
- Four
Correct answer: Three
Three tasks: read silently, underline main idea, circle unfamiliar vocabulary.
Three distinct tasks separated by commas, each with a different action verb and purpose.
Question 6: A teacher says: 'If you finish early, you may read your library book quietly at your desk. Do not disturb others.' What are early finishers allowed to do?
- Talk with friends
- Walk around
- Read their library book quietly at their desk (Correct answer)
- Start next day's homework
Correct answer: Read their library book quietly at their desk
The teacher specifically permits only reading a library book quietly at the desk.
The instruction uses a conditional: 'If you finish early' (condition), 'you may read your library book quietly at your desk' (one permitted action). Only this specific activity is allowed.
ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Understanding Teacher Instructions Questions and Answers 2
A teacher says: 'Turn to page 45 and complete the odd-numbered questions only.' What should students do?