MLAT Aural Number Learning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a fictional language, 'zelm' = 2, 'torv' = 5, and 'zelm-torv' means 7. If 'quel' = 10, what does 'quel-torv' most likely mean?
- 12
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 50
- 5
Correct answer: 15
Following the additive pattern, 'quel-torv' = 10 + 5 = 15.
Question 2: You hear the sequence: 'fron, fron, fron' where 'fron' = 3. What total quantity does this three-word sequence represent?
- 3
- 6
- 9 (Correct answer)
- 12
Correct answer: 9
Three repetitions of 'fron' (3) yields 3 × 3 = 9.
Question 3: A language uses 'bix' = 4 and 'nax' = 8. You hear 'nax minus bix.' Which answer reflects this calculation?
- 2
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 12
- 32
Correct answer: 4
8 minus 4 = 4.
Question 4: In the MLAT Aural Number Learning task, why are numbers presented in a made-up language rather than a real one?
- To make the test harder to cheat on
- To eliminate prior knowledge advantages (Correct answer)
- To assess vocabulary size
- To measure reading speed
Correct answer: To eliminate prior knowledge advantages
A fictional language ensures all test-takers start with equal, zero prior knowledge of the number words.
Question 5: 'Voss' = 6 and 'lum' = 9. If numbers follow a consistent additive compound pattern, what might 'voss-lum' represent?
- 54
- 3
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 69
Correct answer: 15
Additive compounding means 'voss-lum' = 6 + 9 = 15.
Question 6: During the MLAT listening passage, a speaker says a number word you didn't catch clearly. The best strategy is to:
- Skip all remaining answers
- Guess based on surrounding context and patterns learned (Correct answer)
- Write down nothing
- Stop listening entirely
Correct answer: Guess based on surrounding context and patterns learned
Using learned patterns and context to make an educated guess maximizes score when a word is missed.
Question 7: You learn: 'pek' = 1, 'dos' = 2, 'pek-dos' = 3. Later you hear 'dos-dos.' Based on the pattern, what does it equal?
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 22
- 1
- 6
Correct answer: 4
The additive pattern gives dos + dos = 2 + 2 = 4.
MLAT Aural Number Learning 2
In a fictional language, 'zelm' = 2, 'torv' = 5, and 'zelm-torv' means 7.
If 'quel' = 10, what does 'quel-torv' most likely mean?