FREE OELPA Social and Instructional Language Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of assessing social and instructional language in the OELPA?

Accepted Answer

To measure the ability to understand everyday and classroom language

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To evaluate math skills in English

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To assess knowledge of scientific vocabulary

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To test advanced writing abilities

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of social language?

Accepted Answer

"Can I borrow a pencil?"

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"Please solve the equation on the board."

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"Name the three branches of government."

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"Complete the reading comprehension worksheet."

Question 3

A teacher says, "Pair up with a partner to discuss the story." What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Find a partner and talk about the story

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Write a summary of the story

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Read the story silently

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Ask the teacher for help

Question 4

Which response is appropriate in a social setting?
Someone says: "Hi! How are you today?"

Accepted Answer

"I am fine, thank you. How about you?"

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"The answer is 42."

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"Please open your textbook to page 10."

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"I live in Ohio."

Question 5

During class, a teacher says, "Listen carefully to the instructions before starting." What does the teacher expect you to do?

Accepted Answer

Wait and listen to the instructions

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Start working right away

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Ask a classmate for help

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Write down the instructions