OET Speaking 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of these is one of the four linguistic criteria assessed in OET Speaking?
- Intelligibility (Correct answer)
- Eye contact
- Handwriting
- Body posture
Correct answer: Intelligibility
Intelligibility is one of the four linguistic assessment criteria.
Question 2: Which criterion covers pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm in OET Speaking?
- Fluency
- Intelligibility (Correct answer)
- Appropriateness of language
- Resources of grammar and expression
Correct answer: Intelligibility
Intelligibility assesses pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm.
Question 3: What does the 'Fluency' criterion mainly assess?
- Smoothness and natural rate of speech (Correct answer)
- Vocabulary range only
- Politeness toward the patient
- Accuracy of medical facts
Correct answer: Smoothness and natural rate of speech
Fluency assesses the smoothness, flow, and natural speed of speech.
Question 4: How many linguistic criteria are used to score the OET Speaking sub-test?
- Three
- Four (Correct answer)
- Five
- Six
Correct answer: Four
There are four linguistic criteria: intelligibility, fluency, appropriateness of language, and resources of grammar and expression.
Question 5: In addition to the linguistic criteria, what clinical communication framework is used to assess OET Speaking?
- Five clinical communication criteria (Correct answer)
- The SOAP note format
- The Glasgow Coma Scale
- The NEWS2 score
Correct answer: Five clinical communication criteria
Five clinical communication criteria assess the candidate's interaction with the patient.
Question 6: Which is a clinical communication criterion in OET Speaking?
- Relationship building (Correct answer)
- Spelling accuracy
- Typing speed
- Note legibility
Correct answer: Relationship building
Relationship building is one of the five clinical communication criteria.
Question 7: What does 'Appropriateness of language' assess?
- Whether vocabulary and register suit the patient and situation (Correct answer)
- Grammar errors only
- Speaking volume
- Length of pauses
Correct answer: Whether vocabulary and register suit the patient and situation
Appropriateness of language assesses whether word choice and register fit the patient and context.
OET Speaking 3
Which of these is one of the four linguistic criteria assessed in OET Speaking?