SELT Following Spoken Directions 3

Question 1

A nurse says: 'Do not eat or drink anything after midnight tonight. You may take your blood pressure medication with a small sip of water.' What is the patient allowed to do?

Accepted Answer

Take blood pressure medication with a little water

Answer

The nurse made a specific exception allowing blood pressure medication with a small sip of water.

Question 2

A teacher says: 'Work in groups of three. Choose one speaker for your group. Only the speaker may present to the class.' What role does the speaker have?

Accepted Answer

Presenting the group's work to the class

Answer

The teacher specified that only the speaker presents to the class.

Question 3

A fire marshal says during a drill: 'Walk — do not run — to the nearest exit. Do not use elevators. Gather at the parking lot.' Where should people gather?

Accepted Answer

At the parking lot

Answer

The fire marshal said to gather at the parking lot after exiting.

Question 4

A librarian says: 'You can renew your books online or by phone. In-person renewals are not accepted at this branch.' A patron comes to the desk to renew. What should the librarian tell them?

Accepted Answer

Refer the patron to the online or phone renewal options

Answer

In-person renewals are not accepted, so the patron must use online or phone options.

Question 5

A driving instructor says: 'At this intersection, signal left, check your mirrors, check your blind spot, then turn.' A student signals and turns immediately. What step did they miss?

Accepted Answer

Checking mirrors and blind spot

Answer

The student skipped the required mirror and blind-spot checks before turning.

(SELT) Skills for English Practice Test

(SELT) Skills for English Practice Test

SELT Following Spoken Directions 3