MYLS Communication and Collaboration 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which strategy best helps a reader understand an unfamiliar word in a passage?
- Skip the word and continue reading
- Use surrounding context clues to infer its meaning (Correct answer)
- Replace the word with a simpler synonym immediately
- Stop reading and look up every unknown word in a dictionary before continuing
Correct answer: Use surrounding context clues to infer its meaning
Context clues within the passage often reveal word meaning and maintain reading fluency.
Question 2: A student gives instructions, but the listener keeps making errors. What should the student do differently?
- Repeat the same instructions louder
- Break instructions into smaller numbered steps and check for understanding after each (Correct answer)
- Blame the listener for not paying attention
- Give up explaining
Correct answer: Break instructions into smaller numbered steps and check for understanding after each
Chunking instructions and checking comprehension reduces the chance of miscommunication.
Question 3: Which graphic organiser is best suited for planning a persuasive text?
- A timeline showing chronological events
- A claims-evidence-reasoning table (Correct answer)
- A Venn diagram comparing two objects
- A story map with beginning, middle, and end
Correct answer: A claims-evidence-reasoning table
A claims-evidence-reasoning table directly supports the structure of persuasive writing.
Question 4: When collaborating online, a student receives an angry message from a teammate. What is the best response?
- Reply immediately with an equally angry message
- Wait, then reply calmly addressing the specific concern raised (Correct answer)
- Ignore all future messages from that person
- Forward the message to everyone in the group
Correct answer: Wait, then reply calmly addressing the specific concern raised
A calm, considered reply de-escalates conflict and keeps the collaboration productive.
Question 5: Which element is most important when adapting your communication for a younger audience?
- Using complex vocabulary to challenge them
- Simplifying language and using relatable examples (Correct answer)
- Delivering information as fast as possible
- Avoiding all visual aids
Correct answer: Simplifying language and using relatable examples
Simpler language and familiar examples make content accessible and meaningful to younger audiences.
Question 6: A student's argument states: 'We should recycle because it is the right thing to do.' What is missing?
- A topic sentence
- Supporting evidence and reasoning (Correct answer)
- A concluding statement
- A definition of recycling
Correct answer: Supporting evidence and reasoning
The claim needs evidence and reasoning to be persuasive rather than relying on assertion alone.
Question 7: During a class discussion, a student wants to politely disagree with a peer's view. Which phrase is most appropriate?
- 'That is completely wrong and you should know that.'
- 'I see your point; however, I think the evidence suggests otherwise.' (Correct answer)
- 'Nobody agrees with you.'
- 'Stop talking so I can share my idea.'
Correct answer: 'I see your point; however, I think the evidence suggests otherwise.'
Acknowledging the peer's view before disagreeing shows respect and maintains productive dialogue.
MYLS Communication and Collaboration 3
Which strategy best helps a reader understand an unfamiliar word in a passage?